Herman Trend Alert: Lack of Readiness and Other Gaps Will Plague Employers
Not only are a majority of recent high school graduates unprepared for the jobs that will be the most prevalent, but they lack the desire to go into those particular occupations as well.
Executive Interview: John Washbish, President and CEO, Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance
On Jan. 1, John Washbish officially assumed the position as president and CEO of Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance. In today’s Executive Interview, Washbish brings us up to speed on the Alliance’s new five-point plan and gives us his thoughts on the state of the distribution business today.
Executive Interview with Howard Laster, Director of Product Management and New Business Development, Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket
In today’s Executive Interview, Laster talks with aftermarketNews about emerging technologies and trends for Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) and the company’s new VDO REDI-Sensor.
Executive Interview with Ferde Sanders, Aftermarket Manager, Brembo North America
Ferde Sanders is the aftermarket manager for Brembo North America based in Plymouth, Mich. He joined Brembo in 2007 as part of the Hayes Lemmerz brake division acquisition. Prior to his current position, Sanders worked in OEM sales and product engineering. He has been in the automotive industry for 20 years and the brake industry for the past 13 years. In today’s Executive Interview, Sanders talks about Brembo North America’s new Michigan facilities and its commitment to the North American market.
Executive Interview with Alan Barlow, Sr. Vice President and General Manager Specialty Products, Osram Sylvania
In today’s Executive Interview, Barlow talks to aftermarketNews about the new Headlight Restoration Kit and other new products the company has developed this year. In addition, he sheds light on the trends that influence the creation of new products and the methods the company uses to reach out to consumers today.
Guest Commentary: The ‘E’ in Sales is for Enthusiasm
Organizational development consultant and corporate culture expert, Dr. John Passante writes: “In today’s automotive aftermarket, we have a certain amount of concerns and yes, fears. When an aftermarket sales professional feels that they will not make their sales goals, chances are they are indeed right. As human beings we many times look outside ourselves for answers. But you see, the answers lay within each and every one of us.”
Herman Trend Alert: Connecting with the Millennials
Author Kit Yarrow predicts that by 2015, the Millennials will have more spending power than any other generation including the Baby Boomers. Wise marketers and recruiters will take these findings to heart.
Kumho CEO Reflects on Company’s 50 Years
This 50th anniversary year provides an ideal opportunity to look back on half a century of Kumho Tires and its business up to the present day. In an interview with Tyres & Accessories, the South Korean manufacturer’s CEO, Jong-Ho Kim, shares how the company has developed, what plans it has for the near future and the importance of its soccer sponsorship.
Executive interview with Ed Rammel, Vice President of Marketing, Dayco Products Inc.
Ed Rammel is the vice president of marketing for Dayco Products LLC. In this capacity, he is responsible for all marketing activities for the automotive aftermarket including, product management, sales administration, purchasing, product research and development, cataloging, communications, sales automation and intellectual properties. In today’s Executive Interview, Rammel speaks about technology in the aftermarket, data standards and association initiatives like OptiCat and the SEMA Data Pool.
Executive Interview with Bill Caldwell, VP of Sales and Marketing for Continental Tire the Americas, Passenger and Light Truck Tire Unit
New VP sees numerous opportunities for Continental to score.
Herman Trend Alert: Using Games and Play to Boost Productivity
As more Gen Y and Millennials enter the workforce, using gaming, social networking tools and advanced communication techniques are more effective for engaging employees. These 21st Century inventions provide opportunities to leverage tech-savvy talent that might otherwise go untapped or under-utilized.
Herman Trend Alert: Global Employee Engagement Declining
The most recent study of employee engagement levels by Hewitt Associates found that engagement levels at the end of the June 2010 quarter represented the largest decline Hewitt has seen in 15 years.