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Parts & People The Monthly Regional Publication For Northwest Automotive Specialists Volume 103 / Number 11, November 2011 Publisher: Lance Buchner Associate Publishers: Jerold B. Smith and Michael Anderson Managing Editor: Rob Merwin Contributors: John Yoswick, Daniel Sachs Graphic Arts Director: Mario Waller Printer: Tribune Publishing Co. Inc. Parts & People is published monthly by Automotive Counseling & Publishing Company, Inc., a Colorado corporation. ISSN 1083-771Z Northwest Edition P.O Box 46937 Seattle, WA 98146-0937 Phone: 206-935-3336 Fax: 206-937-9732 Toll Free: 800-850-9232 e-mail: jerry@partsandpeople.com Corporate Office Automotive Counseling & Publishing Co., Inc. PO Box 18731, Denver, Colorado 80218-7310 800-530-8557 President/Publisher: Lance Buchner National Sales Director & Associate Publisher: Michael Anderson Director of Sales Development and Marketing: Art Wolfe art.wolfe@partsandpeoplecom Founded by Lance Buchner and Dave Lucia. www.partsandpeople.com Office Manager: Amanda Buchner Web and Production Manager: James Faust Circulation: Tracy Buchner, tracy@partsandpeople.com Subscriptions are free to all automotive-related Northwest regional business owners and managers; $36 per year, per edition to all others. For mail renewals or change of address, please include mailing label. Reproduction of any of the contents of this publication by any means is prohibited without specific written permission of the publisher. Copyright 2011, Automotive Counseling & Publishing Company, Inc. All rights reserved. Publisher’s Statement Trade shows reveal emerging trends and business cycles One of many defining benefits derived from attending industry trade shows is the identification and articulation of emerging trends, changes, and business cycles in the participating industry segments. Whether it be the large, national shows and conventions of the fourth quarter or the training-rich regional shows, at each event the take-away from the whole is usually greater than the sum of its parts. Exposure to the full spectrum of the shows — the training, the products, peers, speakers, and suppliers — is a key component in framing a vision of the future for experienced show attendees. Some trends and directions are cutting-edge while others are time-tested but still current. Renewing vertical integration One outcome, sometimes overlooked or unrecognized, is the renewal and recognition of the vertical integration of the parts and service industry. The vertical channel of the supply chain and parts distribution, from manufacturers through distributors to the shops, contains added value and efficiencies not always used to full advantage by shop owners. The mature, competitive structure of the supply channel remains a systemic strength of this industry and, arguably, a primary reason why the industry has weathered the economic downturn to the extent it has during the last three years. It’s been, after all, world-class for many decades. Shop owners who recognize and participate with manufacturers and distributors in the channel not only benefit in the short term but are also rewarded with a sense of trend and direction of the market or emerging technological challenges and the corresponding industry response to such directions. It’s no surprise, really, to discover that at many booths there are programs tailored to fit the current needs of shops and initiatives intended to address current market and industry conditions. The disappointment is that more shop owners and managers do not recognize and benefit from the value and benefit created and packaged for them. Appreciate value to sell value For those who dismiss or diminish the importance of the trade shows, judging shows purely by attendance, it should be pointed out that there is a value inherent in the gathering of the industry — peer attendees and those who train or exhibit — that goes beyond simple short-term results. There is value in renewal, industry identification, and participation as a learning experience unto itself for all involved. There is no specific training or seminar available to appreciate trade shows and conferences. It is to be experienced by each attendee in their own way and relative to their own needs, but, as we have witnessed over the years, it contributes to the formation of a personal, industry perspective into which new information and response to changing business conditions can be adapted and defined. The whole is greater than the sum of its parts, and the value inherent is apparent to all who can appreciate value beyond purely short-term return. At a time when businesses are challenged to sell the value of their services in order to maintain or increase prices necessary to invest in technology, provide customer services, and meet increasing costs of doing business, industry trade show attendees benefit from the opportunity to appreciate the value inherent in the industry itself and develop their own perspectives regarding value. Perhaps a prerequisite to selling added value is to appreciate the value offered by others. Attend one or more of the many trade shows and training events offered this season and judge for yourself. n Over 1000 transmissions in stock and ready to deliver! We Supply: n Automatics & Standards n Foreign & Domestic - All Years, Makes, & Models n Transfer Cases n Differentials n Torque Converters n Hard & Soft Parts Competitive wholesale pricing – direct from the manufacturer. We offer towing and installation services. Heavy Duty Applications for Towing and Industrial use. Now selling engines. Free Technical Support No upfront core costs We patronize local businesses, keep your money local. Transmission Remanufacturing Co, LLC Locally owned since 1981 WASHINGTON 710 Washington Ave N Kent, WA 98032 Toll Free - (800) 336-5525 Local - (253) 872-8200 www.trctrans.com Page 4 November 2011 Parts & People www.partsandpeople.com
Automotive Training Expo 2012 changes date from March to February by Jerold B. Smith SeaTac, Wash.—Generally held in March, the Automotive Training Expo (ATE) will be on Feb. 24-26 next year at the Doubletree Hotel near Sea-Tac Airport. As of press time, the education committee for ATE was finalizing the more than 50 classes that will be featured at the training event. Seminars will include offerings for owners, managers, service advisors, technicians, automotive Business/Career Consultant, Wellness Coach, Author, and Professional Speaker Fred Schafer will address ATE attendees at the Saturday luncheon. educators, parts specialists, and others involved in the automotive service and repair industry. Instructors for ATE will again include the top trainers in North America to provide extensive management and technical classes ranging from financial issues to vehicle diagnostics, and welding to hybrid powertrains. I-CAR will once again provide training for the collision repair trade in conjunction with the Professional Development Programs (PDPs). A number of courses will be instructed by leading I-CAR trainers under the role-based PDP. ATE draws hundreds of service and repair professionals from throughout the western U.S. and western Canada. The all-inclusive registration fee allows participants to attend as many classes as desired over the three days of training. Registration includes class materials, meals, and entrance to the Friday and Saturday evening trade expo that features food and beverages. Registration also includes keynote speakers at the Saturday breakfast and luncheon. Noted coach and personal development trainer Richard Flint will present “The Power to Be” in the morning, while Fred Schafer, considered one of the nation’s most dynamic speakers, will offer “The Underdog Method to Success” during Saturday’s lunch. Both will also present training classes. Exhibitors at the trade expo include parts and product suppliers, remanufacturers, equipment and tool providers, training firms, and other industry-support companies. Thousands of dollars in give-aways and prize drawings are provided for those who attend the expo. For industry professionals who want to attend just the trade show, a $15 fee allows entrance on Friday or Saturday nights. The largest automotive service and repair training event on the West Coast, ATE provides the most dynamic class offerings to meet the needs of today’s service and repair facilities. The education committee, consisting of shop owners, technicians, and industry professionals, strives to select the classes and seminars that provide the most comprehensive management and technical training available in North America. “ATE 2012 will add new classes never before offered, as well as several new trainers that are highly regarded in the industry,” said Jeff Lovell, AAM, president and executive director of ASA Washington, the show producer. “We work very hard to keep ATE fresh and offer the classes that our industry needs to be both professional and profitable,” Lovell said. Sponsored by ASA Washington, the Northwest Tire Dealers Association, and the Washington Automotive Wholesalers Association, the official media sponsor of ATE is Parts & People’s Northwest edition. The ATE web site is fully functional for registration to the event. A complete listing of classes, instructor bios, hotel information, exhibitors, and training sponsors will be detailed on the site (www.atetrainingexpo.com). n See NAPA Products at ATE in February Parts & People November 2011 Page 5
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