“DST Asks”: What Ordering Methods Do You Offer to Customers?
Forecasting the future isn’t a task restricted to tabloid psychics or your TV weatherman. Whether we like it or not, running a successful business today that will remain successful in the future requires forecasting skills.
The Timken Company Names Jacqueline Dedo as Automotive Group President
The Timken Company announced that Jacqueline Dedo has joined the company as president – Automotive and an officer of the company. She will report to James Griffith, president and CEO, and will have responsibility for the company’s global $1.4 billion Automotive Group.
Polk Canada, Inc. Changes Name to R. L. Polk Canada, Inc.
R. L. Polk & Co., the world’s largest automotive market intelligence, database marketing and retail consulting company, announced that its Canadian subsidiary has changed its name to R. L. Polk Canada, Inc. as part of the company’s overall global branding strategy.
Timken Announces Results for 2003
The Timken Co. has reported record sales of $3.8 billion for 2003, a 49 percent increase from the prior year. Excluding the impact of the February 2003 acquisition of The Torrington Co., sales grew approximately 8 percent, including 3 percent related to foreign currency translation, the company said.
Start Planning for National Car Care Month Now
For the second year, National Car Care Month will be held in April, providing tremendous opportunities to communicate with female consumers. That’s the word from the organizers of the Bluegrass Car Care Clinic in Lexington, Ky. For 15 years, the Professional Master Technician’s Association (PMTA) in Lexington, along with the Kentucky Indiana Automotive Wholesalers Association (KIAWA), have held vehicle check lane events during National Car Care Month (NCCM).
MEMA Names New Director of Finance and Administration
Wendy Earp has been promoted to director of finance and administration for MEMA. She formerly served as the association’s controller, a position she has held since May 2001. Earp succeeds Joseph “Joe” Griscti, who is retiring after 22 years of service to the association and industry.
Suppliers Use Show as Bridge to Buyers
Most people think of Detroit’s auto show as a glitzy showcase for the latest cars and trucks from automakers around the globe. But auto parts makers increasingly are using one of the most influential auto shows in the world to promote their wares to the vehicle manufacturers that buy them and the consumers who use them.