Manufacturer’s POV: Today’s Tire Supply Chain ‘Growing Pains’ [Audio]
It’s no secret that the tire supply chain has been jolted by the coronavirus pandemic. Things are sort of a hot mess, and there are so many factors playing a role – the price and availability of raw materials, shipping and freight, changes in manufacturing, fluctuating supply and demand…the list goes on. Dealers are most
Manufacturer’s POV: Today’s Tire Supply Chain ‘Growing Pains’
To help us make sense of the supply chain challenges today, Sumitomo Rubber North America’s Ron Papcun, senior vice president of operations, explains reasons for supply chain delays, how we got to this point and what we can expect in terms of a “new normal.”
Q&A with Coats: Tire Changers & Wheel Balancers [Audio]
Coats experts Kyle Harris and Ryan Rouser dive into some topics around tire changers and wheel balancers on tire dealers’ minds.
TIA: Transitioning to Virtual Training Amid COVID
Kevin Rohlwing, senior vice president of training for the Tire Industry Association, delves into the challenges and opportunities of transitioning in-person, hands-on TIA training sessions, which made up a majority of its training and a large chunk of its revenue, to a virtual environment.
TIA: Transitioning to Virtual Training Amid COVID [Audio]
What do you do when the pandemic forces you to lose one of your primary sources of revenue? Well, that’s the predicament the Tire Industry Association found itself in around mid-March last year. When states started to go into lockdown, the association had to cancel its in-person, hands-on training sessions, which made up a majority
Capitalizing on Virtual Communication with K&M Tire [Audio]
We’re almost a year into the pandemic, and as a result, industry events like trade shows have been forced to go virtual. For many, there’s also been a change in the way they’re communicating with vendors and customers and serving their needs. One company in the industry that has experienced this is K&M Tire. As
Capitalizing on Virtual Communication with K&M Tire
In this episode, we talk with Dave Miller, director of marketing for K&M Tire, about the company’s adaptability during the pandemic and how it executed its first-ever virtual trade show.
JohnDow: Adapting to Technology Trends in Tires & Service [Audio]
In this episode of What’s Treading with Tire Review, we talk with the JohnDow team to understand how the company is adapting to technicians’ tire and automotive service needs.
Kenda Tire: Growth Amid a Pandemic & Navigating Trade in 2021 [Audio]
Despite current challenges, Kenda Tire remains optimistic in 2021 with new products and enhancements to its dealer program on the horizon.
Listen: Virtual AAPEX Recap & In-Person 2021 Plans [Audio]
In this episode, we catch up with AAPEX officials to get a recap of the Virtual AAPEX Experience and see what’s in store for 2021.
