From Counterman.com: Survey Says
Counterman publisher Jon Owens discusses the importance of data in the aftermarket in his August column. He says the industry may believe that traditional distributors are losing business to OE dealer parts channels, but the data suggests otherwise.
From Counterman.com: Made in China
Counterman publisher Jon Owens discusses the myriad of product recalls recently making news across many industries. The shortlist of problems includes tainted toothpaste, bad seafood, toxic pet food, leaded paint in children’s toys and, most recently, tires. All of these consumer problems share one glaring similarity: They’re all “Made in China.”
From Counterman.com: Breaking Rank
Counterman Publisher Jon Owens discusses the recent break of O’Reilly from program group, Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance.
From Counterman.com:
Are aftermarket products "as good as" OE? If you listen carefully, you might be surprised by what your customers are saying.
Part II: Who will be the Managers and Leaders of Your Company in 2019?
Last week, in Part I of this series, I wrote about the future challenges aftermarket companies will face in recruiting and retaining the best and brightest young people to replace their retiring baby boomer managers and company leaders. Research indicates that the next generation of workers rank “opportunities for growth and personal development” very high on their scale of selecting which company they will choose to work for. Providing these growth and personal development opportunities is not an optional activity, it is mandatory if your company wants to attract and hire good candidates from the shrinking talent pool available in America.
Eighty-five Years and Counting
When the residents of North Philadelphia need a reliable part they go to Morris Auto Parts, because like the motto says, “Morris Has It.” Owner Harris Steinberg stands by that motto and that’s one of the many reasons he was named the 2006 Counterman Magazine Counter Professional of the Year, presented by WIX Filters.
Next Month on AMN: Federal-Mogul’s Top Executive Talks About the Company’s Future
Next month, aftermarketNews will feature in its entirety our exclusive interview with Jose Maria Alapont, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Federal-Mogul. Alapont and other Federal-Mogul executives met with Counterman/aftermarketNews Publisher Jon Owens and Counterman Editor Brian Cruickshank on Tuesday at the AAPEX show in Las Vegas, where they spoke at length about Federal-Mogul’s emergence from bankruptcy, the current state of the industry and what Alapont thinks Federal-Mogul’s future brand lineup will look like, long- and short-term.
AMN Publisher Jon Owens Talks About the Great Brand Debate
A brand is a promise. But the bigger question is: Just what exactly does your brand promise?
Early Bird Registration for University Forum Ends Friday
Don’t miss the chance to gain critical insight on surviving in the aftermarket while increasing your career growth and value to your company. Register now for the University of the Aftermarket’s University Forum, which takes place just prior to the kickoff of AAPEX on Sunday, Oct. 31, at the Venetian Hotel, Las Vegas. Early bird registration for University Forum ends on Friday, Oct. 15.
University Forum Early Bird Registration Ends Oct. 15
Don’t miss the chance to gain critical insight on surviving in the aftermarket while increasing your career growth and value to your company. Register now for the University of the Aftermarket’s University Forum, which takes place just prior to the kickoff of AAPEX on Sunday, Oct. 31, at the Venetian Hotel, Las Vegas.