I enabled the profitable distribution of EU-manufactured series products in the IAM for an Asian automotive tier 1 - despite OEM tooling rights. Detailed project report in the link.

A Japanese automotive Tier 1 supplier manages its Independent Aftermarket (IAM) business in EMEA from Japan. The absolute size of the business and the growth rates are unsatisfactory.

An international industrial group is realigning its sales in the automotive aftermarket. As an interim senior project manager, I was responsible for the growth-oriented restructuring with a direct reporting line to the board and management.

An automotive Tier 1 supplier realigns its strategy. The rapid establishment of an independent business unit creates growth beyond the combustion engine.

A Japanese Tier 1 supplier supplies automotive OEMs from its plants on all continents. It wants to expand its global aftermarket activities in all regions and manage them efficiently.

OEM tools block access to the independent aftermarket. This case study shows how a Tier 1 manufacturer is opening up new markets and generating additional margin with tool usage contracts.