Nils Hollmann’s Post

📢 Short update from the Association of Automotive Parts Distributors and Producers (SDCM) Congress.   The event provided valuable insights into the latest Automotive market development, upcoming discussions related with European and Polish legislation. I will not summarize everything, but would like to pin point one nice idea presented by Sylvia Gotzen (Chief Executive of Figiefa). Our industry is quite widely called IAM (Independent AfterMarket). When discussing and presenting our industry towards regulators in Brussels, we are quite often compared with OE (Original Equipment). Naturally "Aftermarket" does not sounds good. In reality, the aftermarket represents freedom of choice for the customer. Only in the aftermarket can the customer (driver) choose any service, parts quality, and price. Sylvia proposed a rebranding of our industry's terminology to better reflect its essence: Vehicle Lifetime Solutions Industry (VLSI). I fully support this initiative and encourage you to do the same. Starting today, let’s adopt this new narrative in all our communications. Together, we can redefine how our industry is perceived.

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If you are attending this week's Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) Convention and Expo, don't miss our Managing Director, Gavin Cox's workshop. THE MARKET HAS CHANGED. HAVE YOU? The automotive market has changed considerably since the end of COVID. Stock has returned but leads have dropped off and gross profit decreased. Sales teams have become complacent and competition between dealerships and brands is fiercer than ever. The solution to every dealership’s issues is to sell more cars and drive greater profit, but what tactics should you be employing in the current climate to make that happen? This workshop goes through the simple adjustments that can be made to your existing marketing strategies and technology platforms to ensure you are driving maximum enquiry into your business and getting the most out of every opportunity that comes your way. We hope to see you there! #adtorqueedge #automotivemarketing #aada24 #technologysolutions #digitaladvertising #automotiveindustry #websites #leadmanagement #workshop #cardealers #cardealerships

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To all car dealers in Europe 👉 VIP Invitation 🚗 🚚 European Automotive Dealer Summit 👉 https://lnkd.in/e4TH_FTq As the European Commission settles into its mandate, in collaboration with major European automotive associations (Mobilians, ZDK, FaconAuto, Traxio), we are bringing together distribution groups to share business challenges and opportunities and to advocate for our collective interests. Join us in Brussels, December 11th-12th, and register here 👉https://lnkd.in/ea73KBFd The automotive distribution market faces numerous challenges, environmental urgency, technological advancements, regulatory frameworks, and evolving consumer expectations. How can we transform these constraints into business opportunities? This is one of the key questions that will be explored at the European Automotive Dealer Summit in early December in Brussels.

The BM Parts team is attending one of the most anticipated industry events of the year: Automechanika 2024 in Frankfurt. It’s an invaluable opportunity to connect with our partners, explore the latest innovations, and engage with the trendsetters shaping the future of our industry. While we’re excited to be part of this incredible event, it’s also important to acknowledge the daily challenges we continue to face. Navigating the complexities of the automotive industry requires constant adaptation and resilience. The Ukrainian automotive aftermarket faces various challenges, from supply chain disruptions and digital transformation to changing customer expectations, economic instability, security threats, and labor mobilization. Despite these challenges, our unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction remains a top priority. We value every customer and are actively working to address these challenges through strategic investments, operational improvements, and a focus on your satisfaction. By remaining flexible and adapting to market changes, we are confident in our ability to maintain our leadership position and grow successfully in an increasingly competitive and wartime environment. Our team is committed to this growth and to serving our partners and customers with excellence. Our motto is PREPARED FOR THE ROAD AHEAD. As a value-added distributor, we are developing the industry with you.

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