In The News

Things Done Quietly
October 25, 2024
Derek Kaufman, Futurist and Partner with Schwartz Advisors, discusses how major automotive plans simply...
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When Proof was Possible
October 14, 2024
Derek Kaufman, Futurist and Partner with Schwartz Advisors, writes about the best promises and worst...
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It's a Small World After All | Lessons in Packaging
August 8, 2024
Small package differences equaling big value A lesson learned in packaging and sustainability through...
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Thoughts on Autonomous Commercial Vehicles
June 13, 2024
Everyone has an opinion on the viability of autonomous vehicles and their ultimate impact on the transportation...
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Factors Affecting M&A Activity in Today’s Aftermarket
October 10, 2023
Merger and acquisition activity in the automotive aftermarket changes over time. Sometimes, there’s high...
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Appearances

Aftermarket News Schwartz Advisors Report
Takeaways from Automotive Service Summit
October 14, 2024
Rick Schwartz shares key takeaways from the Automotive Service Summit, which his firm co-hosts with Piper...
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Distribution Mergers and Acquisitions Lessons Learned
October 8, 2024
Mike Buzzard highlights the unique dynamics of family-owned businesses in the automotive aftermarket,...
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The Current Landscape of Mergers & Acquisitions
September 6, 2024
Curtis Draper discusses the current state and future outlook of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in...