Doing The Math On Hot-Shot Deliveries
The one thing I learned in college algebra was that I’m not a math genius. I was fairly good at math operations, but was never worth a dime at applying algebraic formulas to real-world problems. I nevertheless found that I could measure the efficiency of most business operations with a simple pocket calculator, some scrap
KYB Americas Launches New Stability Control And Sales Training Program
Stability control and sales training programs are administered by qualified KYB ride control specialists in live classroom sessions or interactive online webinars in the U.S. and Canada. At the end of the program, attendees can expect to have a better understanding of the true purpose of shocks and struts, a belief in the value of maintaining vehicle-designed control and communication techniques to explain these important points to the motorist, the company says.
ADVICS North America Commemorates 10 Years In The U.S.
ADVICS designs and manufactures brake components and systems for most of the major automakers, and its systems are used in many of the top-selling vehicles in North America, the company says.
University Of The Aftermarket To Offer New ‘Financial Skills For Non-Financial Professionals’ Seminar In November
The seminar is specifically designed for aftermarket professionals in any market segment who want to improve their understanding of financial and accounting concepts in an aftermarket framework.
Right to Repair Passes Massachusetts State Legislature
While the bill still needs to be signed by the governor, the agreement reached after months of negotiations is a major victory for the industry and for car owners, say proponents of the bill.
Would You Really Help A Friend In Trouble? Here’s Your Chance.
Founded more than 50 years ago by several top auto parts chain store owners, the Aftermarket Foundation was established to honor the memory of the late manufacturer’s representative Ray Jesselson. The organization’s sole mission was, and still is, to support those in the aftermarket who because of illness or accident have fallen on hard times, and literally have no other place to turn. While for many years, the Aftermarket Foundation was known as the industry’s best kept secret, today the Foundation is a beacon of light and hope for those in deep financial trouble.
Vast-Auto Distribution Announces The Opening Of A Distribution Center In Quebec City
Since the acquisition of Base Automotive in 2007 and the opening of a second distribution center in Ontario in 2009, this newest addition in Quebec’s capital brings Vast-Auto’s total number of distribution centers to four.
HDA Truck Pride Expands Footprint With Altorfer CAT
Altorfer CAT has three locations servicing the commercial vehicle industry: Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Springfield, Ill.; and East Peoria, Ill.
Ethanol Companies Receive Final Approval From EPA To Start Selling E15
On June 15, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) gave approval to about 57 companies to begin selling gasoline with 15 percent ethanol (E15).
Program Groups Overview: Leveraging
Each year, Counterman magazine surveys the state of the program groups to assess the general health of program distribution. Consolidation that occurred in the last few years has been absent lately, as the groups have hunkered down to allocate resources where needed and sharpened their data-mining skills. There’s been an increasing emphasis on data in the past few years, something that will only continue. This year, we asked the heads of five groups for their take on where program distribution is headed.