The webinar, Sept. 25, will dive into how strategic core return practices can strengthen supply chains, extend vehicle life, and improve shop margins
Bethesda, Md.—The Auto Care Association’s Sustainability Committee will host a webinar on Sept. 25, from 1 – 2 p.m. ET on the topic of core returns and their impact on sustainability and profitability in the automotive industry.
The webinar, “Why Cores Matter: Strengthening the Aftermarket in a Complex Global Trade Environment,” will dive into how strategic core return practices can strengthen supply chains, extend vehicle life, and improve shop margins. Drawing on insights from industries such as battery manufacturing, attendees of this webinar will gain actionable strategies to enhance core return performance.
Attendee Takeaways:
- Understand the critical role cores play in remanufacturing and aftermarket stability.
- Learn from the battery industry’s impressive 90%+ core return rate.
- Discover how core return habits directly affect shop profitability and vehicle longevity.
- Explore the broader impact of core returns on supply chain pricing and product availability.
- Get practical steps to promote and sustain better core return behaviors across your business or network.
Panelists
- Susan E. Bernard, vice president, government relations and sustainability, Battery Council International
- Joe Evert, vice president, GB Remanufacturing
- Eric Ingraham, shop owner, Bavarian Professionals
- Ryan Lessig, vice president, product and marketing, SSF Imported Auto Parts, LLC
Moderators
- Delaney Kitching, manager, marketing, GB Remanufacturing, Inc.
- Danielle Thomas-Pollard, director, IT, and staff liaison, Sustainability Committee, Auto Care Association
Webinar attendees will walk away with actionable insights into boosting profitability, improving operational efficiency, and gaining a competitive edge. They’ll also gain a clearer understanding of how core return practices contribute to supply chain resilience, customer satisfaction, and long-term retention.
Learn more and register by visiting the Auto Care Association’s website.
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