LIVE FROM GAAS: Video Feature — A Truly Global Symposium Kicks Off Today in Chicago
Dave Caracci, chairman of the board of directors of the Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS), wants to emphasize the truly global nature of this year’s event. Global is not just a word in the title, it is the axis around which the whole event revolves. Caracci pointed out that on this first day of the event alone, presentations would cover industry issues relating to Europe, Asia, India and the U.S. The day-and-a-half symposium, themed "Shift Forward," will feature dynamic speakers and industry experts discussing a wide range of relevant topics — from opportunities in the changing European aftermarket, to telematics, to private label products, just to name a few.
LIVE FROM GAAS: The Delicate Process of Wooing New Markets
by Amy Antenora CHICAGO — While the U.S. economy struggles, many North American companies are increasingly turning to globalization as a way to balance out their portfolios, and tap into some powerful emerging markets. One of the most talked about emerging markets today is China. Steve Ganster, managing director of Technomic Asia based in Shanghai,