Tag: Shop Management

Report: Logistics Managers Planning for Rail Strike

According to a new report from CNBC, supply chain managers around the country are preparing for a possible rail union strike. Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees Division of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (BMWED), the third-largest rail union, rejected a labor deal with railroads that the Biden Administration had helped to negotiate, according to… Continue reading Report: Logistics Managers Planning for Rail Strike

Aftermarket Websites, Air Lift Strike Data Agreement

Aftermarket Websites, The AAM Group’s website service for local aftermarket shops, has partnered with Air Lift Company to provide Air Lift data to its customers, the company announced. Air Lift has agreed to permit Aftermarket Websites customers who are also Air Lift Authorized Dealers to display Air Lift data on their sites to market the… Continue reading Aftermarket Websites, Air Lift Strike Data Agreement

KPI — October 2022: Recent Vehicle Recalls

2021-2022 Mercedes GLS SUVs Vehicles Affected: Approximately 60,000 Mercedes GLS full-size SUVs are being recalled. Affected models include 2021 AMG GLS63s and model-year 2020-2022 GLS450s and GLS580s. The Problem: The third-row seatback lock may not restrain occupants as intended, thereby increasing the risk of injury during a crash. The Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace… Continue reading KPI — October 2022: Recent Vehicle Recalls

THE SHOP Contributor to Host Digital Marketing Seminars at SEMA Show

THE SHOP contributor Barry Alt, a digital marketing expert serving the automotive aftermarket, is hosting two educational seminars during the SEMA Show, his firm, Motorhead Digital, announced. Both on the SEMA Show Education schedule for Nov. 3, the two seminars will examine ways aftermarket restoration, performance, race and restyling shops can drive business through content,… Continue reading THE SHOP Contributor to Host Digital Marketing Seminars at SEMA Show

MAP Services Adds New Brands to Client Portfolio

MAP Services has added 7 new clients and 8 different brands in the automotive aftermarket and power sports markets to its client portfolio, the company announced. “Our business model of a Do-It-For-Me service is unique in our industry. We feel a service provider should do exactly that, provide a service and not create more work… Continue reading MAP Services Adds New Brands to Client Portfolio

Rail Union Rejects Deal, Renewing Strike Possibility

The third largest rail union, the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Division, rejected its deal with freight railroads, renewing the possibility of a strike that could cripple the economy, according to CBS News. According to the report, both sides will return to the bargaining table in an attempt to renegotiate the contract that four… Continue reading Rail Union Rejects Deal, Renewing Strike Possibility