Defining Your Process Model
In our last article we identified seven critical attributes of the process enterprise. Starting today, we’ll spend several weeks exploring some of the practical issues involved in bringing these key attributes to your own organization.
Chung Departs Activant Automotive Group
Hoon Chung, former senior vice president and general manager of Activant’s Automotive Group, has left the company. His departure was effective yesterday. Chung’s duties have been assumed on an interim basis by Activant President, CEO and Chairman of the Board Mike Aviles.
Dana Combines Two Business Units
Following a year of major changes for Dana, the company is continuing to streamline its business through reorganization efforts. Following a year of major changes for Dana, the company is continuing to streamline its business through reorganization efforts.
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Timken Named to Fortune 500
Canton, Ohio-based manufacturer Timken Co. was named to Fortune magazine’s Fortune 500 listing of the largest companies in the U.S. With $3.8 billion in sales in 2003, Timken is ranked 444 overall and 12 on Fortune’s list of industrial and farm equipment manufacturers.
New AAIA Report Provides Insight Into Auto Repair Professional’s Tool Buying Habits
A new market research report published by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) reveals that technicians, shop owners and service managers prefer to purchase their tools from mobile tool distributors. The report — “Tool Purchasing Trends” — offers insight into current and future purchasing decisions of professional users of tools and equipment for automotive repair based on surveys of more than 1,340 respondents.
ASC Promotes Blackerby to COO
ASC Industries, Inc., has promoted William Thomas (Tom) Blackerby Jr. to COO. Prior to this promotion, Blackerby served as executive vice president and CFO for the company. In this new role, Blackerby will assume a more active role in the management of ASC’s Asian facilities and original equipment manufacturing sales efforts.
Tire Wholesalers Inc. Adds New Location
Tire Wholesalers Inc. (TWI), a Troy, Mich.-based wholesaler, has added a new warehouse in Kalamazoo, Mich., as part of the company’s long-term strategy. The new location will begin serving TWI customers on Monday April 19. Tire Wholesalers Inc. (TWI), a Troy, Mich.-based wholesaler, has added a new warehouse in Kalamazoo, Mich., as part of the company’s long-term strategy. The new location will begin serving TWI customers on Monday April 19.
Associated Equipment Announces Passing of Jim Fournier
James Fournier, retired executive vice president of Associated Equipment Corp., died on March 18 in St. Louis, Mo. He was 69-years-old. Fournier retired as executive vice president of Associated Equipment Corp. in St. Louis in 1993. Prior to his tenure with Associated, he was vice president of marketing of Maremont Corp. in Chicago.
ASE Launches myASE for Technicians
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has launched a new Web page where certified service professionals can view their certification status and test history online. Called myASE and housed on the ASE Web site, service professionals can also update personal information online such as mailing address, phone number, e-mail address and more.
Federal-Mogul and Champion Brands Strike Multi-Year Licensing Deal
Federal-Mogul Corp. and Champion Brands, LLC have announced a long-term licensing agreement adding the Champion “Bow Tie” logo to a line of performance additives for automotive, heavy truck, marine and specialty industries. The new products are in addition to the full line of performance additives and lubricants Champion Brands currently manufactures. The new line will be targeted to national accounts and mass merchants channels.
SMMC to Discuss Tips for Increasing Brand Recognition
Bob Schaffer of Integrated Marketing Solutions will lead a discussion on increasing brand recognition at the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) Small & Medium Manufacturers Council (SMMC). The meeting is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, April 28, at American Axle in Detroit, Mich., and also on Thursday, April 29, at the Doubletree Hotel O’Hare Rosemont, Chicago.