Socrates Says

Let’s review the New Reality. I recently discussed this with a group of executives and highlighted six of the elements that I think are important in the New Reality. Market Coverage Buying Habits Inventory Management Expediting and Logistics Transportation Technology We will cover these six elements in the weeks ahead. The time is now.  

Recently I was in a room with a large group of dealer executives. We got around to a short discussion on the merits of talking to the technicians on the shop floor while they were working. There was a short misunderstanding regarding how serious that was for the efficiency of the technician. Interruptions kill efficiency […]

It is intriguing watching dealers’ worldwide continue to do what they have always done. Why do we assume we know what we are doing when their market capture rate for the parts business is typically less than a third? More importantly many of the dealers have half or more of their parts business coming via […]

You will never do anything in this world without courage. It is the greatest quality of the mind next to honor. Aristotle However long the night, the dawn will break. African Proverb Courage is knowing what not to fear. Plato The time is now…..

Went to see a performance by Gary Mule Deer. Everyone should have a chance at seeing this talented man. Check him out on YouTube. There is a variety of clips available to view. Enjoy.

We can never make peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves. Dalai Lama You cannot depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus. Mark Twain I suppose leadership at one time meant muscles; but today it means getting along with people. Mohandas Gandhi The time is now…..