Mike Harris of Holstein Parts, has been Appointed to CAWA’s Manufacturers' Advisory Council | |
During the appointment process, Young Suhr, Jr., Chair of the Board of Directors, commented: “We are pleased to have Mike join
our leadership team and contribute to our discussions of current and future industry issues”. “We look forward to his participation and contributions which will assist the Association in achieving its goals as an effective and valuable automotive aftermarket industry organization”, continued Suhr.
Mr. Harris has over thirty-seven years in the automotive aftermarket. Thirty-three of those years was in the NAPA system, primarily with Genuine Parts Company in five locations nationwide, including nine years in Southern California, as well as four years with an Independent NAPA Owner located in Southern California. His primary roles were as Sales Manager working with independently owned NAPA Stores as well as District Manager responsible for the day-to-day operations of Company-Owned NAPA Auto Parts Stores. Mr. Harris also has worked with Worldpac, MSX International and AutoAnything in various sales and business development positions in Southern California. Currently, he serves as an Account Manager for Holstein Parts, a supplier of aftermarket sensors. His customer base is national and as well as Canada, LATAM, and the Caribbean Islands. He is focused on gaining new market share as well as assisting customers and maintaining solid sales growth of existing products. See the complete press release here.
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CAWA’s eCommerce Task Force Releases How the Industry Should Respond to Digital Product Content | |
In 2022, CAWA established an eCommerce Task Force with the following charter: “to establish a Task Force with representation from suppliers, distributors, retailers and solution providers to identify and solve business and technical challenges with the objective of enabling CAWA members to participate and flourish in the eCommerce channel”.
See the link here (which is hosted on the CAWA website) to read the Task Force's white paper entitled “How the Digital Product Content Game Has Changed … and How to Respond”, authored by Scott Luckett of SPS Commerce, Inc., a member of the Task Force. The Chair of the Task Force is Curt McDowell of PDM Automotive.
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NHRA Race Driver Promotes CAWA’s Scholarship Program and the Website’s Career Center | Camrie Caruso, NHRA Race Driver, will be handing out the attached flyers (see here) to Tech students at the Arizona, Pomona and Las Vegas Nationals. See the QR code to the CAWA website on the bottom right of the flyer for students to see scholarship and career opportunities. Thanks to Desiree Martinez and All Trade Tools for coordinating the CAWA information with the Ms. Caruso. | |
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Industry Focus on EVs Changes Landscape for Parts Makers | |
S&P Global Mobility Consulting says the transformation could create opportunities for some manufacturers, but slower rollouts of new platforms and fewer models mean less variation in parts. The mechanics of how cars operate isn’t the only thing that’s changing as the automotive industry embraces battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and autonomous vehicles.
For manufacturers of auto components, the cycle of new-model introductions also is undergoing a transformation, according to a consultant who studies the industry. “More of that differentiation is driven by software and other over-the-air capabilities,” said Michael Robinet, executive director at S&P Global Mobility Consulting, referring to technologies that update software or firmware wirelessly. “What I’m really getting at is, the exterior’s probably going to change just as often as it did before, but the platform or the structure underneath, definitely not as often; we think it’s probably more of a 7- or an 8-year cadence.”
S&P Global Mobility Consulting provides services to Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers. It projects that automakers will continue to pare down the number of trim levels they offer, as software capabilities — rather than physical features, like tire rims and higher-octane powertrains — gain more influence over pricing. See more here. Source: Vehicle Service Pros
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Employees May Use Sick/Family Leaves for Designated Person | |
My employee requested time off to care for her neighbor who just had surgery. Do I have to grant her request?
Although a neighbor previously would have been excluded as a qualifying “family member” for whom an employee could take leave under California’s Paid Sick Leave (PSL) law, the law was expanded recently so that an employee can use their PSL time in this type of scenario. See why here. Source: Our Friends at the California Chamber of Commerce
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Tell Your Local High School Teacher - The Motorcar Parts of America – Selwyn Joffe Scholarship Award Program - Awards for Automotive High School Teachers – Apply Now | The oftentimes forgotten individuals in educating and training students in preparation for automotive careers is the high school automotive teacher. Whether it’s their use of personal funds to keep their programs going or their need for certification to keep their instructor and program status, CAWA wants to assist them in achieving success. The Association has established a scholarship program to help these teachers in several ways, including financially. CAWA represents manufacturers, distributors and retailers that could supply these high school automotive teachers with products, tools and other resources for classroom use to assist them in providing relevant, up to date and quality education and training for their students. Access to industry training being conducted by CAWA members could be made available to the automotive high school teachers for their own knowledge and development. Teachers that are interested in applying for a scholarship should complete an application for consideration, found here (PDF) or contact programs@cawa.org. Application deadline is May 31, 2023. | |
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Tesla Sued Over Accusations of Monopolizing Parts | A Tesla customer is suing the automaker for “monopolizing” vehicle repairs and parts and forcing consumers to overpay for services. A Tesla customer is suing the automaker for “monopolizing” vehicle repairs and parts, according to Jalopnik. Bloomberg originally reported that the initial case presented was in federal court in San Francisco, California. The lawsuit comes from Virginia M. Lambrix, who owns a Model S Tesla. Lambrix’s case stated that while internal combustion engine vehicle owners have “a plethora of options for both maintenance and repairs,” Tesla owners are forced to go to places approved by Tesla for repairs and parts for dramatically high prices. Lambrix also pointed out that ICE vehicle repairs “can be done with parts either from the vehicle’s manufacturer or by third-party parts companies". See more here. Source: RATCHET+WRENCH | |
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A Frustrating Problem Costing You Time and Sales | Recently I met with a new sales rep who’s been in sales for a little over six months. He’s made two sales; he should be closer to 30. I started by asking how many sales calls he’s been making, how many proposals he’s presented, what he’s been saying, and what his overall process has been. It didn’t take long to identify his problem. Keep in mind that most prospects are simply trying to get rid of you. The average executive has 52 hours of work on their desk and gets 200 to 300 e-mails a day along with 25 to 40 voicemails. Add to that their to-do list of 73 items or so; okay, that last one I guessed on, but you get the point. Even if you aren’t calling on business owners or others executives, the average person still has more than ever on their plate along with a ton of distractions. Now imagine you enter the equation, looking for some of the prospect’s time with all those items screaming for attention. If the prospect is part of the three to five percent who needs you right now, you might be okay, but they usually aren’t, and as a result, their goal is to get rid of you as quickly as possible. Couple all of the above with the fact that the average person does not like to say ‘no’ to other people and you have a real conundrum. So, let’s look at how this scenario plays out and where it may be causing you problems (click here). Source: John Chapin | |
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Job Corps, Mercedes Partner to Offer EV Technician Training | The agreement will allow Mercedes-Benz USA to develop the curriculum and train Job Corps instructors to deliver it. To help meet the need for auto technicians in the growing electric vehicle industry, the U.S. Department of Labor has announced a national partnership with Mercedes-Benz USA to train Job Corps students initially at centers in Kentucky, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Utah for automotive industry careers. Job Corps will offer students opportunities to study high-voltage and electric vehicles, and training opportunities with high-voltage vehicles. The agreement will allow Mercedes-Benz USA to develop the curriculum, train Job Corps instructors to deliver it, provide technical support and donate materials, tools and equipment needed to educate the students. The public-private partnership is designed to create pathways for students from 16 to 24 years of age toward jobs as auto technicians, including potential employment with Mercedes-Benz. The Job Corps network currently has 121 centers in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Source: The Buzz – EV News | |
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