There is much more than what meets the eye when it comes to quality aftermarket replacement parts and products. Whether manufacturing chemicals, tools, test equipment, electronics or other specialty category products, full service aftermarket manufacturers put far more in the box than the part. The value-added intangibles that accompany quality replacement parts and products show that, “It’s What’s Inside That Counts!”
Released at the AASA Vision Conference (VisCon) 2011, “Aftermarket Outlook 2020,” noted that the key for suppliers in distinguishing their business from the herd is addressing their customers’ “pain points.” These pain points include assortment management, promotion management, part number management, demand forecasting and multi-source manufacturing model. The message for aftermarket manufacturers is that winning business is increasingly based on developing capabilities that are crucial to meeting the channel players’ needs and making them more successful.
AASA’s sole focus is you – the North American full service automotive aftermarket supplier. Whether addressing important issues in our nation’s capital or managing the industry’s major events – AASA is “The Voice for the Automotive Aftermarket Supplier Industry.”
The AASA Executive Breakfast, which kicks off AAPEX opening day, will be one of the most talked-about events during this year’s annual industry gathering. AASA President and COO Steve Handschuh outlines the top reasons members will want to reserve their tables now for this unique forum about the aftermarket and private equity
AASA has provided technology and data leadership for many years. In this month’s column, AASA president and COO Steve Handschuh highlights the association’s many technology-related initiatives and member benefits including OptiCat, the annual Technology Conference, the Technology Council and its data-set subscriptions.
In this month’s column, AASA President and COO Steve Handschuh addresses some of the common questions about the AASA Know Your Parts® campaign.
In this month's column, AASA President and COO Steve Handschuh gives the "here's why" you should attend VisCon 2011.
In this month’s commentary, AASA President and COO Steve Handschuh discusses extended terms in the automotive aftermarket – and the impetus behind the association’s study of this important industry issue, slated for release soon to members.
AASA has lined up an outstanding agenda for its annual Vision Conference (VisCon) on Thursday, March 29, at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare, Rosemont, Ill. We are following up our ground-breaking 2011 study, “Aftermarket Outlook 2020,” with a program that takes a deeper dive into the report’s strategic insights and applications for AASA members. Have you registered your team yet?
In an effort to assist our members in coping with this flood of information, AASA will roll out a new plan of e-communications, electronic bulletins and print publications for 2012. Steve Handschuh gives the details in this issue of “Handschuh’s Perspective.”
The 2011 AASA Executive Breakfast during AAPEX will address, “Under the Hood: How Private Equity Is Changing the Automotive Aftermarket.” In his column this month, AASA President and COO Steve Handschuh discusses why this topic is so important to full service aftermarket suppliers – and why members should attend the event to hear this valuable open discussion.
In its relatively short history, the AASA Know Your Parts® campaign has garnered widespread industry attention and support with its promotion of quality aftermarket replacement parts. In this month’s column, AASA President and COO Steve Handschuh discusses the campaign’s future and plans to further develop effective communications with the Know Your Parts target audience – repair professionals.
AASA members who attend VisCon 2011 will be the first to receive a free confidential copy of “Aftermarket 2020,” the landmark report from the association and Booz & Co. In this month’s column, AASA President and COO Steve Handschuh reports highlights from the report and why AASA VisCon is the “don’t miss” event for members this year.
