Publications -Aftermarket

AASA 2008-2009 Automotive Aftermarket Status Report   AASA Automotive Aftermarket Status Report, your single source for current statistics and analysis of the trends shaping the aftermarket, is now available. The 2008-2009 Status Report marks the debut of the aftermarket channel forecasting model, which was developed by AASA and other leading aftermarket associations. The new model provides a single point of reference to anchor the various estimates of the aftermarket’s size and outlines the complex structure of the channels of distribution The Status Report also includes sections on emerging markets in China and India, as well as the latest figures on unperformed maintenance. Other sections include: Global vehicle summary North American aftermarket Traffic safety statistics Vehicle sales, registrations and usage Aftermarket demand variables Aftermarket size and sub-sectors International parts trade This all-inclusive publication also contains the directory of AASA members and the products and services they provide. To order online, click here. Note: AASA Members can purchase copies for $125. Remanufacturing: Operating Practices and Strategies   Remanufacturing is a significant part of the aftermarket’s green initiatives, and AASA members can now receive “Remanufacturing: Operating Practices and Strategies,” a new report highlighting the industry’s contributions to the economy in terms of employment, energy and materials conservation published by Boston University. Prepared by professors William Hauser and Robert T. Lund, the 111 page report focuses on the business of remanufacturing, the industry dedicated to restoring life to a wide range of durable products, from lubricating oils to locomotives. The report draws on the authors’ decades of study of the industry, and from their database of thousands of remanufacturers and case studies of successful companies in the industry. “Remanufacturing: Operating Practices and Strategies” is intended for members of the industry and their suppliers and customers, for students of the industry, and for public policymakers who are interested in promoting the activities of the industry. Very little has been published about this industry, despite its contributions to the economy in terms of employment, energy and materials conservation, and as an income source for many small to medium-sized firms. The report expands the horizons of the industry by identifying 112 different product areas, such as motor vehicle parts, electric motors, industrial valves, medical equipment, and even guided missiles, in which remanufacturing is being done. It looks at the means that firms use to obtain their “raw material” – the worn-out, discarded, or traded-in products that can be restored to like-new condition. It examines the different strategies that are used to grow the firm and to remain profitable in a changing, increasingly global economy. Click here to order. Special Report: Recent Scams Prey Upon Your Corporate Goodwill   Theft of your intellectual property may not be limited to counterfeit goods. A recent string of fraudulent e-mail and mail scams have revealed a new concern for business entities – corporate identity theft. This report, "Recent Scams Prey Upon Your Corporate Goodwill," details how companies can safeguard against fraud and describes what to do if your company is hit by corporate identity scammers. 2008 AASA Top 100 List   The 2008 AASA Top 100 List is a multi-page, full-color publication featuring information on the largest suppliers to the automotive aftermarket and ranking suppliers by annual North American aftermarket sales. This year’s edition also includes an exclusive analysis by Ernst & Young, “As the Aftermarket Expands, Custom Practices Become More Critical.” This annual report is published by AASA, produced by Babcox Publications and sponsored by Ernst & Young. To download the PDF version of the AASA Top 100, click here. Printed copies can be ordered by e-mailing publications@mema.org. Manufacturing Incentives from State Development Offices   States often provide incentives for the building, maintenance and expansion of manufacturing facilities within their boundaries through their State Development Offices. Through AASA and the MEMA Washington office, this list of state development offices throughout the country is available to members. Members are encouraged to contact these officials and learn about programs and assistance available to manufacturers – and to invite the officials to visit in-state facilities. In some instances, other agencies within a state’s government may be responsible for these manufacturing incentive programs. The development office should be able to provide more information. Additional details also are available at the state development Web sites included on the list. Importing into the United States: A Guide for Commercial Importers   This edition of Importing Into the United States by the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol contains material pursuant to the Trade Act of 2002 and the Customs Modernization Act (Title VI of the North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act), commonly referred to as the Mod Act. The Customs Modernization Act (Title VI of the North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act [P.L. 103 182, 107 Stat. 2057]) became effective December 8, 1993. Its provisions have fundamentally altered the relationship between importers and CBP by shifting to the importer, the legal responsibility for declaring the value, classification, and rate of duty applicable to entered merchandise. Visit the CBP Web site (www.cbp.gov) for the latest information on specific laws, regulations or procedures that may affect your import transactions. Marking of Country of Origin on U.S. Imports: Acceptable Terminology and Methods for Marking   This brochure produced by the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol is strictly about marking of country of origin on U.S. imports and is for general information purposes only. Reliance solely on this general information may not be considered reasonable care. Recognizing that many complicated factors may be involved in origin issues (raw materials are from one country while the product is assembled in another), an importer may wish to obtain a binding ruling from U.S. Customs and Border Protection. For more information please see determining the correct Country of Origin to use under the Customs Regulations, 19 CFR Part 177. Please be aware that in addition to this information, certain products are subject to additional labeling requirements. For example, clothing must have labels indicating fabric content and washing instructions. Other products with special labeling requirements include tobacco (the Surgeon General’s Warning Statement), food and pharmaceuticals, and automobiles. Visit the CBP Web site (www.cbp.gov) for the latest information on specific laws, regulations or procedures that may affect your import transactions. Report to the President and Congress on Coordination of Intellectual Property Enforcement and Protection   This is the sixth annual report on the activities of the National Intellectual Property Law Enforcement Coordination Council (NIPLECC). NIPLECC is charged with coordinating and overseeing the Federal Government’s intellectual property protection and enforcement efforts. Distributor Liability on Will-Fit, Private Label and Counterfeit Products   Liability for counterfeiting, product safety issues and recalls could fall upon distributors in certain instances. This Special Report reviews the recent court decisions in this area and discusses instances where distributors have been found liable. AASA is committed to providing members and the motor vehicle parts supplier industry with the latest news and information regarding industry trends such as direct importing, counterfeiting and intellectual property rights violations. This Special Report is a continuation of the information provided in the October 2007 Special Report, “Direct Importing: Do the Risks Outweigh the Reward?” Intellectual Property: Protecting Valuable Assets   This Special Report discusses the problems associated with intellectual property rights violations and describes the Brand Protection Council's efforts to protect suppliers from the harmful effects of automotive parts counterfeiting. Special Report: Protection of Part Numbers and Electronic Catalogs in the Automotive Industry   This article examines various strategies that members of MEMA may employ to protect the words, symbols or numbers used to identify the source of the parts they manufacture and sell and electronic catalogs, including but not limited to lists of Part Numbers, vendors and suppliers. Internal Data Management: Critical Program for the Aftermarket Supplier   Automotive aftermarket suppliers manage more types of data than other manufacturing industries due to the added complexities of automotive applications. This paper, "Internal Data Management: Critical Program for the Aftermarket Supplier," depicts the impetus for and benefits of implementing a program to manage critical data across a manufacturer's operations. This Special Report was developed for the members of the MEMA Information Services Council, which is an organization of information technology, information service and e-commerce executives from automotive aftermarket and heavy duty parts suppliers. A free copy can be downloaded by clicking the "View" link at right. Special Report: “Direct Importing: Do the Risks Outweigh the Reward?”   To meet the challenge of the increase in direct importing by some warehouse distributors and retailers and the growing concern on product safety of imported products, AASA has published a Special Report: “Direct Importing: Do the Risks Outweigh the Reward?” This Special Report is designed to be used by AASA members to educate their customers on the costs and risks associated with direct importing. A free copy can be downloaded by clicking the “Download” link below. A print quality electronic file (PDF) is available by request from Wayne Fulford of AASA, publications@mema.org. 2007 Government Affairs Issue Book   MEMA’s Government Affairs Issue Book, developed by the Washington, D.C. office, outlines the association’s position on legislative, regulatory and international trade issues affecting the automotive supplier industry. It provides a brief description for each issue, as well as its current status, what action MEMA has taken on behalf of its members, what potential impacts it may have on industry and an anticipated forecast for the upcoming year. AVAILABLE NOW: AASA Automotive Aftermarket Status Report 2006   AASA Automotive Aftermarket Status Report, your single source for current statistics and analysis of the trends shaping the aftermarket, is now available. This edition includes new sections on emerging markets in China and India, as well as the latest figures on unperformed maintenance. Other sections include: Global vehicle summary North American aftermarket Traffic safety statistics Vehicle sales Vehicle registrations Vehicle usage Aftermarket demand variables Aftermarket size & sub-sectors International Parts Trade This all-inclusive publication also contains the directory of AASA members and the products and services they provide. Click here to order Government Affairs 2006 Issue Book   MEMA’s second annual Government Affairs Issue Book, developed by the Washington office, outlines the association’s position on legislative, regulatory and international trade issues affecting the automotive supplier industry. It provides a brief description for each issue, as well as its current status, what action MEMA has taken on behalf of its members, what potential impacts it may have on industry and an anticipated forecast for the upcoming year. The Reality of the 3,000 Oil Change   The 3,000 mile oil change is part of the American automotive culture. Not everyone follows it, but everyone has learned the 3,000 mile number. However, there are parts of the industry that now openly challenging that convention. This MEMA Special Report analyzes the modern oil change interval. 2005 MEMA Japanese Vehicle Parts Catalog Program   With Japanese vehicles accounting for more than 25 percent of the U.S. in-vehicle fleet, it is more important than ever to have detailed, accurate and timely information on Japanese OEM parts applications. For the 14th year, the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) offers automotive parts manufacturers an exclusive, once-a-year opportunity to obtain replacement parts catalogs for six of the leading Japanese vehicle makers for the vehicles they sell in the United States. A free brochure detailing this program can be downloaded here. 2003-2004 World Automotive Market Report   Now in its 73nd edition, World Automotive Market Report is one of the industry·s oldest and most respected global statistical analyses. Published by the OAC and The Educational & Research Foundation of MEMA Inc., it includes production/assembly, vehicle census summary, U.S. automotive parts trade, world trade in new vehicles and world motor vehicle markets. OAC members and members of MEMA market segment groups can order World Automotive Market Report for $75 plus shipping. Nonmembers can order the report for $200 plus shipping. Back issues are available. 2005-2006 International Buyer's Guide   Directory of U.S. automotive and heavy duty products manufacturers which are actively seeking export business. Includes multilingual index and glossary of automotive parts. Published biennially. Overseas Automotive Council Membership Information   Details on how MEMA's international aftermarket division, the Overseas Automotive Council (OAC), can help international executives increase export sales. Includes membership application. Information available in English and Spanish. Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association: Your First Call for Aftermarket Intelligence and Business Solutions (July 2002)   This brochure gives goals and benefits of membership in the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), the aftermarket division of MEMA. (Free to all.) Brake Manufacturers Council: Your First Call for Automotive Brake Information (October 2002)   This brochure gives the benefits of membership in the Brake Manufacturers Council (BMC), a product line group of MEMA. (Free to all.) Human Resources Council: Your First Call for Improved Human Resources Practices (October 2002)   This brochure outlines the purpose and benefits of membership in the Human Resources Council (HRC), a peer group of MEMA. (Free to all.) MEMA Statistical Reporting Program: Market Information You Need to Know   In today’s competitive marketplace, you need to know the size of the market for your products your share of the market if your share is increasing – or decreasing. MEMA Statistical Reporting Programs can help you get the information you need for success. For more than 30 years, MEMA has offered this valuable program to its corporate members. You can’t afford not to take advantage of this popular service, as the first program is free to members of MEMA’s market segment associations. MEMA Benchmarking Program: Vital Statistics You Need to Know   Why Benchmark? Measurement is a vital part of key performance assessment processes. Benchmarking … Helps assess progress in improving quality or performance Keeps the focus on what has to be done and what has to be improved Enables informed organizational and cultural changes in your business Gives you the tools to reward positive results Encourages your employees to become involved in change Provides feedback on staff’s efforts and offers insights into next steps Links activities and results so they are not mixed or confused MEMA’s benchmarking program can be a valuable tool in helping you determine where your business has been, where it is now and where it is going. 2004-2005 World Automotive Market Report   There’s a world of opportunity in the global automotive industry and it’s available through the “2004-2005 World Automotive Market Report.” Produced annually by the Overseas Automotive Council (OAC), the “World Automotive Market Report is one of the industry’s oldest and most respected global statistical analyses. Now in its 74th edition, the 2004-2005 “Report” includes Vehicle production and assembly Vehicle census summary U.S. automotive parts trade World trade in new vehicles World motor vehicle markets AASA Automotive Aftermarket Status Report 2004   AASA Automotive Aftermarket Status Report is your single source for current statistics and analysis of the trends shaping the aftermarket, such as Global vehicle summary North American aftermarket Traffic safety statistics Vehicle sales Vehicle registrations Aftermarket’s industry role Vehicle usage Aftermarket demand variables Aftermarket size & sub-sectors International Parts Trade This all-inclusive publication also is the directory of AASA members and the products and services they provide. Back issues from past years are available. Replacement Rates Of U.S. Automotive Parts 2004   A pocket guide to 84 service jobs -- from air conditioning repairs to wiper blade replacement. The handy card shows the percentage of private vehicles receiving specified maintenance. As many as five years of historical trends are shown in the table, when the data are available. Back issues from past years are available. Strategies for the Protection of Part Numbers and Part Numbering Systems   A special report outlining strategies to protect part numbers and part numbering systems following a recent court decision holding that part numbers cannot be copyrighted. Prepared by Marc L. Fleischaker, Elizabeth H. Cohen and Sana D. Coleman of Arent Fox, MEMA general counsel, the report provides a general overview of strategies that are available.