Components Distribution & Retail Guest Column

Why OEMs and Distributors Are Becoming Bankers – And Why That Must Change

By Vairavanathan Shanmugavelu Parts availability continues to be a challenge in several regions of the automotive aftermarket. However, availability issues are visible – they get discussed, escalated and eventually resolved. The bigger issue, rarely spoken about openly, is payment. Across OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers and distributors, business volumes are growing – but working capital stress is […]