Mort Schwartz Named to RepairPal Advisory Board
Schwartz, an accomplished executive and leader in the automotive industry, was recently inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame last month in Dearborn, Mich.
Long-Term BEV Predictions Should Dismiss Short-Term ‘Noise’
Managing Partner Derek Kaufman emphasizes that Schwartz Advisors tries to filter out both the hype and hysteria in its forecasts.
Consolidation Trends in the Commercial Vehicle Aftermarket
Brian Cruickshank, partner at Schwartz Advisors, shares why investors are increasingly eyeing this side of the industry.
Battery Swapping – The Best BEV Business Model
Battery swapping and the supply of “Batteries as a Service” (BaaS) is a superior way to build vehicle brand value, says Schwartz Advisors Derek Kaufman.
Auto Parts Distribution Consolidation: Where Are We Headed?
Schwartz Advisors’ Mike Buzzard delves into factors driving auto parts distribution consolidation today.
Podcast: What to Expect in the Future Auto Aftermarket
Schwartz Advisors’ Derek Kaufman shares what to expect in the auto industry of the future.
Guest Commentary: SA Perspective – 5 Things To Consider, And 2 To Avoid Before Investing In the Automotive Aftermarket
Schwartz Advisors Managing Partner Derek Kaufman poses important questions an investor should consider before buying an aftermarket business.
Guest Commentary: ‘BMT’ – The New Automotive Acronym
“The fact is, we live in an industry where the new acronyms of emerging technologies are defining the future of aftermarket service and we have two ways to think about them – we can harness the power they represent and use that power to build new sales opportunities, or we can ignore the acronyms and become victims of the change they are introducing,” writes Derek Kaufman of Schwartz Advisors.
Guest Commentary: How Far Can You See?
As we continue our bi-weekly article series from Schwartz Advisors (SA), today we hear from longtime industry veteran Pete Kornafel, partner at SA. In his guest commentary, Kornafel talks about the improvements that could potentially result from better supply chain visibility.
Guest Commentary: Memories Of Wertman’s
Continuing our article series from Schwartz Advisors, Managing Partner Derek Kaufman compares and contrasts an old-school hardware store from his childhood against the robotic and efficient modern stocking methods we are seeing today and in the future of auto parts retailing.