DISTRIBUTION EVOLUTION 2005

Distribution Evolution 2005 is a 310-page in-depth aftermarket report containing never-before available analysis on the performance of five major aftermarket distribution channels across 67 product categories between 2001 and 2005.

Over this four-year period, growth of the car and light truck aftermarket volume in the U.S. will be dominated by three distribution channels. This ground-breaking report on light vehicle aftermarket distribution provides all the critical details.

Integrated distribution is characterized by a single company or organization controlling the flow of products from manufacturer to customer. The OE distribution channel involves vehicle manufacturers (and their suppliers) shipping products to dealerships which install products in their service bays and redistribute them to independent installers. Specialized distribution is characterized by its focus on a limited range of products, or involvement in a specific segment of the aftermarket specializing in certain types of products. The Traditional channel is a multi-tiered distribution system involving Warehouses and/or Jobbers in two-step and three-step systems. The Import channel involves import Warehouses and/or Jobbers.

Distribution Evolution 2005 analyzes the performance of each of these five major distribution channels. Over $3 billion in aftermarket product volume (at user-price) will change distribution channels between 2001 and 2005. This newest report from Lang Marketing contains the analysis and insights you need to maintain your competitive positioning in the fast-changing car and light truck aftermarket.

For an overview of this must-have report, click here to see its Table of Contents.

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