Planning for the New Year

Happy Thanksgiving! Can you believe it’s already that time of the year? Time has always been mysterious, and even more so throughout the pandemic. I had the pleasure of meeting several of you for the first time in Las Vegas a few weeks ago – thanks so much for making the effort to attend! As I walked the show floor and met people, a few thoughts ran through my head:

• Are you approaching AAPEX differently this year?
• How are you adapting to inflation, supply chain disruptions, and the labor market?
• Are COVID-19 vaccine/testing requirements a big concern?
• Is the microprocessor shortage impacting your business?
• Is strategic planning and 2022 budgeting different for you and your company?

Throughout the year we’ve highlighted a variety of data points from numerous data sources, and I’d love to end the year with a snapshot of how these and other issues have been weighing on your and your team’s mind.

To that end, please take a few minutes to complete our “Auto Care Outlook Study” – you may access the survey via this link. Please be assured that your responses will remain confidential and that we will report results in aggregate.

I also welcome the opportunity to speak with you personally to augment our findings with richer commentary – please feel free to contact me at Michael.Chung@autocare.org and I’ll be happy to schedule some time to chat with you.

In the meantime, please complete the survey and accept my best wishes for a wonderful Thanksgiving!