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.”
TBC Donating to its Charity When Associates Get Vaccinated
When completed COVID-19 vaccination cards are submitted by TBC associates to human resources, a donation will be made to Helping Hands, the company’s associate-funded 501(c)(3) organization.
Titan Offers On-Site COVID-19 Vaccines to Employees
The Des Moines clinic is part of a larger company initiative to vaccinate employees at its U.S. locations.
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
Belle Tire to Incentivize Employees Who Get COVID Vaccine
The company says it will pay $25 per vaccine visit to employees who choose to get immunized.
Yokohama Predicts a Stronger ’21 After Sales Decline in 2020
In Yokohama’s Tires segment, full-year sales revenue and business profit were down from the previous year, but sales of winter tires were robust in the fourth quarter.
Service Equipment Veteran Michael Alusick Passes Away
Michael Alusick dedicated his working life to Bear Automotive, Sun Electric, Forward Lift and Snap-on Equipment.
Goodyear 2020 Net Sales Decline 16%, But Trending Up
Tire unit volumes in the fourth quarter totaled 37.7 million, down 5% from the prior year’s period.
SRNA Dealer Forum Addresses Market Rebound, Shipping Issues
The company’s leadership updated dealers on the outlook of the tire industry amid the pandemic and supply chain challenges, as well as gave attendees a look into SRNA’s current state of business.
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.
