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Expanded View of the Aftermarket 2035 Study—Trends Shaping the Course of the Aftermarket

In this webinar, Roland Berger expands on the trends shaping the course of the aftermarket and goes into more details than covered in their 2022 Vision Conference presentation. (Recorded April 21, 2022)

Evercore-ISI Aftermarket Update and Retailer Market Share Report Webinars

In this annual webinar, Michael Montani and Oscar Sloterback of Evercore ISI join Philip Atkins of AASA for an informative market update on the automotive aftermarket. A supplement to AASA’s quarterly Supplier Barometer, Michael and Oscar provided a mid-quarter update on the U.S. aftermarket and report the market shares for the major aftermarket retailers and Amazon. 

Aftermarket Business Opportunities for Vehicle Data (Roland Berger) Webinar

Data, data, and more data. Roland Berger took a deeper dive into the landmark study that was revealed at the 2021 AASA Vision Conference. (Recorded April 14, 2021)

Jefferies Quarterly Update Webinars

Each quarter, Bret Jordan from Jefferies provides an insightful look at recent market performance and what lies ahead. Bret is a managing director at Jefferies and a veteran follower of the automotive aftermarket.

AASA 2019 MAP Virtual Summit

The MAP Virtual Summit provided a general overview in addition to the legal do’s and don’ts for those interested in learning more about MAP while also going deeper into case study’s and how to’s for those that are familiar with it but want to learn more before making a decision on whether or not to implement. The voice of the customer segment also helped provide answers to many of the “why or why not” concerns. (Recorded Nov. 19, 2019)

Digital Transformation: The 'New Retail' Future of the Aftermarket (And How to Win) Webinar

Brandon Boyle, Roland Berger partner, joined Barry Neal, Roland Berger partner, in presenting new information and delving deeper into the landmark report from AASA and Roland Berger, “Digital Transformation: The ‘New Retail’ Future of the Aftermarket (and How to Win).” They discussed how new distribution and service models being pursued by existing aftermarket players and new “digital giants” will impact the aftermarket – and what AASA members need to do now to win. (Recorded May 16, 2019)

Cybersecurity Concerns are Real and Growing Webinar

Dr. Eric Cole, Founder and CEO of Secure Anchor Consulting, shared insights on how COVID-19 and new technology have accelerated efforts by hackers to penetrate corporate firewalls and access proprietary information. Eric’s past experience with the CIA will enable aftermarket companies to improve their ability to protect critical information. (Recorded Sept. 1, 2020)

E-Tailing in the New Normal through Better Data Management Webinar

It has been almost two decades since the introduction of Industry Standards to the automotive aftermarket, and the promise of efficiency that they held.  Why is it, then, that manufacturers have not fully benefited? In this webinar, Pricedex shared some observations as to why this is so, and what can a manufacturer do about it. (Recorded Sept. 9, 2020)

Strategy from the Shop Floor Webinar

Technology changes rapidly for aftermarket suppliers, and equally large shifts occur on the shop floor. But where shop owners and technicians face challenges, opportunities can be found by savvy suppliers, who, by offering innovative solutions, can influence what products the technician takes out of the box. Derek Kaufman, Managing Partner with Schwartz Advisors, explored why suppliers should develop strategies “from the shop floor up” to ensure future success and profitability. (Recorded April 30, 2020)

Global Automotive Supply Chain

USMCA negotiations. Trade Wars. Tariffs. Global political shifts. The end of globalization. The world is changing rapidly, and global supply chains must keep up to remain successful. This discussion reviewed: the current state of the global automotive supply chain, analysis and forecasts to the disruptive forces in global supply chains, forecasting the future attractiveness of countries and ownership models in the global supply chain and how to successfully transform your global production footprint.​ (Recorded April 21, 2020)

Betting on India’s Auto Aftermarket – Poised to Disappoint or Prosper?

Pavan Madamsetty and Pilar Dieter from YCP Solidiance discussed the $56.2 billion market and current hype surrounding India’s automotive aftermarket. Will this decade be different, and what factors should be considered? (Recorded April 14, 2020)

AASA 2018 MAP/e-MRP Webinar

AASA gathered experts to explore about minimum advertised pricing (MAP) and electronic minimum retail price (eMRP) policies to help members make independent decisions on their pricing strategies. (Recorded Jan. 16, 2018)

AASA MiX February Webinar - Transformational Leaders

Available to MiX Members Only

The February MiX webinar featured Derek Matthews, co-founder of Character Quest, who focused on what it takes to drive results as a Transformational Leader. (Recorded Feb. 21, 2019)