A Day at the Races: Tales from The Track with Dave Carracci
It’s the first day of spring, a new racing season has just begun and aftermarketNews is pleased to have our old friend and intrepid race reporter Dave Caracci back, bringing us behind-the-scenes details from his days on the track with Performance Tech Motorsports.
Executive Interview with Tom Muccio, Former President of Global Customer Teams for Procter & Gamble
At Procter & Gamble (P&G), Tom Muccio drove the creation of the multifunctional customer team concept and was the leader of its global relationship with Walmart for 15 years. His experiences were the impetus behind the P&G case study featured in AASA’s ‘Aftermarket Outlook 2020’ study and the Harvard Business Review. He will be a keynote speaker at the upcoming AASA VisCon 2012 (VisCon) on Thursday, March 29. His interactive discussion, “Turning Insights Into Action: How P&G and Wal-Mart Partnered for Success,” will address his experiences and applications for customer relationship strategies with major retailers for automotive aftermarket suppliers. In today’s Executive Interview, Muccio gives us a brief look at the successes and challenges he experienced in that role.
Five Minutes With … Tony D’Acquisto, Sales Manager – Automotive Channel, The Valspar Corp.
Every so often, our editorial staff selects one aftermarket industry professional to get to know a little better. In this new feature, participants are asked to respond to a series of questions that can be answered in about the same amount of time you might spend chatting at the office coffee pot or waiting for an elevator. This week, we hear from Tony D’Acquisto, sales manager – automotive channel, The Valspar Corp.
Herman Trend Alert: Chinese Employers Struggle to Retain Workers
Peter Cappelli, director of the Center for Human Resources at The Wharton School, recently returned from a month in China where he found a labor market in transition.
AMN Executive Interview with Lucia Veiga Moretti, President of Delphi Product & Service Solutions
In this Executive Interview, Moretti talks about settling in to her new role as president of DPSS, as well as her goals and priorities for the future of the division.
Herman Trend Alert: Coming Shortage of Corporate Executives
A surprising new survey finds that while workers want overall success, not even one in an online survey of more than 1,000 people wants to be a corporate executive.
Guest Commentary: Dr. John Passante Asks, ‘Are Your Employees Happy?’ and Why It Matters
Passante believes that an employee’s engagement may appear to be a frill in this tough economy, but it can make a huge difference in a company’s survival.
Herman Trend Alert: What Employees Seek, Today and Tomorrow
A new survey, just released by Fierce Inc., finds that workers’ top priorities are company transparency and professional development.
Executive Interview with Dave Ellingen, President, Mitchell 1 and President, Snap-on Diagnostics
In this Executive Interview, Ellingen talks about a number of interesting topics, including new products, technicians becoming more tech-savvy and the use of social media in the repair shop.
Herman Trend Alert: ‘Sustainability’ Will Continue to Contribute to Profits
A new report, titled “Sustainability Nears a Tipping Point,” tells us that sustainability is increasingly important to bottom line profits.
Guest Commentary – John Passante Asks: Do You Value Your Human Capital?
In our changing world, people are more and more critical in this information and service business environment. In the service economy, employee relationships, know-how, talents and abilities are paramount. The right employees, with the right profile and competencies, provide a huge competitive advantage. The companies with the best people win!
Herman Trend Alert: U.S. Playing Catch-Up
According to analysis of data from The Conference Board, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Society for Human Resources Management, in the U.S. alone, there are 5 million vacant jobs, including a million jobs that employers have given up on filling – either because they sought too specialized skills or because they were unwilling to pay for the talent.