The Parts Problem: Aftermarket, Dealer or Recycled
With the average age of the vehicle reaching 12 years, finding the right parts is becoming an issue and forcing shops to become sourcing and logistics experts.
The Future of Mobility… is Right Around the Corner
One can’t dispute the fact that things are changing — and for the better.
Editor’s Notebook: Passion Powers Performance
You may have noticed something different this month – the new face. I’d like to introduce myself as the new editor of Tire Review magazine.
A Note from the Publisher: The Foundation of Running a Successful Business
The ability to adapt to change and leverage your relationships accordingly is essential to continue to attract new customers and grow your business. Here at Tire Review, we too are adapting to better serve you.
In Perspective: Having the Confidence to Win
Confidence will protect you from the trends at play in the tire industry, Tire Review Editor Patti Hoying says.
In Perspective: A Look at the Winds of Change for Tire Dealers in 2019
After rolling under the radar for years, the tire industry is ripe for disruption in 2019 after an eventful 2018.
In Perspective: Guiding Your Thoughts to Design Your Success
When faced with the insane loop of doing things the same way while hoping for better outcomes, replace that loop with your own visualization, then actions, to preprogram the changes you need for your success in 2019.
In Perspective: Exploring the Focus of Your Future Business Model Amid Fragmentation of the Tire Industry
When you consider the three possible directions, where will your shop be five years from now? Tire Review Editor Patti Hoying shares how she sees the future of the tire industry.
Tire Industry Association: A Message from 2018-19 TIA President John Evankovich
New Tire Industry Association President John Evankovich says, “I am looking forward to the opportunity to ‘stay the course’ while building on the collaboration that has helped us move forward in the past few years.’
A Note from Tire Review Publisher Dean Martin: It’s Great to Be Back
Despite all the changes in the tire industry, Tire Review Publisher Dean Martin says taking the helm of the magazine “feels like home.”
In Perspective: Raising the Bar to Shift into Top Shop Mode
“My hope is that after reading the stories of our Top Shop Winner and Finalists in our October issue, you’ll walk away with an idea or an inspiration to help you raise the bar at your organization,” says Tire Review Editor Patti Hoying.
A Future Without Friction: The Megatrend Behind the News
At the heart of sweeping changes in our industry is eliminating friction, which results in a consumer having a need and seamlessly getting that need satisfied. It should also be an essential consideration when rethinking your approach to your business operations, writes Tire Review Editor Patti Hoying.
