Thu, 07/22/2010 - 12:21
  SEMA Financial Benchmarking
  April was a good month for manufacturers, distributors and retailers, with all three segments reporting improved sales compared to April 2009. Distributors enjoyed the best turn in fortunes from March, posting a 16% sales increase.

 

More than half of distributors queried for the recent SEMA Financial Benchmarking Report indicated that sales increased year-to-date through March, compared to the same period in 2009, and more than half were optimistic the trend would continue through the following three months.

They were right; distributors saw a 16% leap in sales compared to the month before. Manufacturers posted a slight gain, and retailers also rebounded from a March slump with a 7% gain.

Still, all three industry groups—manufacturers, distributors and retailers—said that poor sales was the most important problem facing their businesses today.

The SEMA Financial Benchmarking Report benchmarks key sales performance indicators against industry averages. Three separate reports represent manufacturers, WDs and retailers, with the latest March and April 2010 editions now available to industry members. Reports feature sales projections, quick ratio, inventory turns, sales per employee, research and development, factory overhead, selling and administrative expense and more.

Participants of the Financial Benchmarking Program receive the reports immediately. They are made available to industry members a month later for a cost of $99.99 for non-members, $50 for SEMA members. Click here to download copies of the March and April Financial Benchmarking reports.

 

Thu, 07/22/2010 - 12:21
  SEMA Financial Benchmarking
  April was a good month for manufacturers, distributors and retailers, with all three segments reporting improved sales compared to April 2009. Distributors enjoyed the best turn in fortunes from March, posting a 16% sales increase.

 

More than half of distributors queried for the recent SEMA Financial Benchmarking Report indicated that sales increased year-to-date through March, compared to the same period in 2009, and more than half were optimistic the trend would continue through the following three months.

They were right; distributors saw a 16% leap in sales compared to the month before. Manufacturers posted a slight gain, and retailers also rebounded from a March slump with a 7% gain.

Still, all three industry groups—manufacturers, distributors and retailers—said that poor sales was the most important problem facing their businesses today.

The SEMA Financial Benchmarking Report benchmarks key sales performance indicators against industry averages. Three separate reports represent manufacturers, WDs and retailers, with the latest March and April 2010 editions now available to industry members. Reports feature sales projections, quick ratio, inventory turns, sales per employee, research and development, factory overhead, selling and administrative expense and more.

Participants of the Financial Benchmarking Program receive the reports immediately. They are made available to industry members a month later for a cost of $99.99 for non-members, $50 for SEMA members. Click here to download copies of the March and April Financial Benchmarking reports.

 

Thu, 07/22/2010 - 12:21
  SEMA Financial Benchmarking
  April was a good month for manufacturers, distributors and retailers, with all three segments reporting improved sales compared to April 2009. Distributors enjoyed the best turn in fortunes from March, posting a 16% sales increase.

 

More than half of distributors queried for the recent SEMA Financial Benchmarking Report indicated that sales increased year-to-date through March, compared to the same period in 2009, and more than half were optimistic the trend would continue through the following three months.

They were right; distributors saw a 16% leap in sales compared to the month before. Manufacturers posted a slight gain, and retailers also rebounded from a March slump with a 7% gain.

Still, all three industry groups—manufacturers, distributors and retailers—said that poor sales was the most important problem facing their businesses today.

The SEMA Financial Benchmarking Report benchmarks key sales performance indicators against industry averages. Three separate reports represent manufacturers, WDs and retailers, with the latest March and April 2010 editions now available to industry members. Reports feature sales projections, quick ratio, inventory turns, sales per employee, research and development, factory overhead, selling and administrative expense and more.

Participants of the Financial Benchmarking Program receive the reports immediately. They are made available to industry members a month later for a cost of $99.99 for non-members, $50 for SEMA members. Click here to download copies of the March and April Financial Benchmarking reports.

 

Thu, 07/22/2010 - 12:21
  SEMA Financial Benchmarking
  April was a good month for manufacturers, distributors and retailers, with all three segments reporting improved sales compared to April 2009. Distributors enjoyed the best turn in fortunes from March, posting a 16% sales increase.

 

More than half of distributors queried for the recent SEMA Financial Benchmarking Report indicated that sales increased year-to-date through March, compared to the same period in 2009, and more than half were optimistic the trend would continue through the following three months.

They were right; distributors saw a 16% leap in sales compared to the month before. Manufacturers posted a slight gain, and retailers also rebounded from a March slump with a 7% gain.

Still, all three industry groups—manufacturers, distributors and retailers—said that poor sales was the most important problem facing their businesses today.

The SEMA Financial Benchmarking Report benchmarks key sales performance indicators against industry averages. Three separate reports represent manufacturers, WDs and retailers, with the latest March and April 2010 editions now available to industry members. Reports feature sales projections, quick ratio, inventory turns, sales per employee, research and development, factory overhead, selling and administrative expense and more.

Participants of the Financial Benchmarking Program receive the reports immediately. They are made available to industry members a month later for a cost of $99.99 for non-members, $50 for SEMA members. Click here to download copies of the March and April Financial Benchmarking reports.

 

Thu, 07/22/2010 - 12:21
  SEMA Financial Benchmarking
  April was a good month for manufacturers, distributors and retailers, with all three segments reporting improved sales compared to April 2009. Distributors enjoyed the best turn in fortunes from March, posting a 16% sales increase.

 

More than half of distributors queried for the recent SEMA Financial Benchmarking Report indicated that sales increased year-to-date through March, compared to the same period in 2009, and more than half were optimistic the trend would continue through the following three months.

They were right; distributors saw a 16% leap in sales compared to the month before. Manufacturers posted a slight gain, and retailers also rebounded from a March slump with a 7% gain.

Still, all three industry groups—manufacturers, distributors and retailers—said that poor sales was the most important problem facing their businesses today.

The SEMA Financial Benchmarking Report benchmarks key sales performance indicators against industry averages. Three separate reports represent manufacturers, WDs and retailers, with the latest March and April 2010 editions now available to industry members. Reports feature sales projections, quick ratio, inventory turns, sales per employee, research and development, factory overhead, selling and administrative expense and more.

Participants of the Financial Benchmarking Program receive the reports immediately. They are made available to industry members a month later for a cost of $99.99 for non-members, $50 for SEMA members. Click here to download copies of the March and April Financial Benchmarking reports.

 

Thu, 07/22/2010 - 12:21
  SEMA Financial Benchmarking
  April was a good month for manufacturers, distributors and retailers, with all three segments reporting improved sales compared to April 2009. Distributors enjoyed the best turn in fortunes from March, posting a 16% sales increase.

 

More than half of distributors queried for the recent SEMA Financial Benchmarking Report indicated that sales increased year-to-date through March, compared to the same period in 2009, and more than half were optimistic the trend would continue through the following three months.

They were right; distributors saw a 16% leap in sales compared to the month before. Manufacturers posted a slight gain, and retailers also rebounded from a March slump with a 7% gain.

Still, all three industry groups—manufacturers, distributors and retailers—said that poor sales was the most important problem facing their businesses today.

The SEMA Financial Benchmarking Report benchmarks key sales performance indicators against industry averages. Three separate reports represent manufacturers, WDs and retailers, with the latest March and April 2010 editions now available to industry members. Reports feature sales projections, quick ratio, inventory turns, sales per employee, research and development, factory overhead, selling and administrative expense and more.

Participants of the Financial Benchmarking Program receive the reports immediately. They are made available to industry members a month later for a cost of $99.99 for non-members, $50 for SEMA members. Click here to download copies of the March and April Financial Benchmarking reports.

 

Thu, 07/22/2010 - 12:21
  SEMA Financial Benchmarking
  April was a good month for manufacturers, distributors and retailers, with all three segments reporting improved sales compared to April 2009. Distributors enjoyed the best turn in fortunes from March, posting a 16% sales increase.

 

More than half of distributors queried for the recent SEMA Financial Benchmarking Report indicated that sales increased year-to-date through March, compared to the same period in 2009, and more than half were optimistic the trend would continue through the following three months.

They were right; distributors saw a 16% leap in sales compared to the month before. Manufacturers posted a slight gain, and retailers also rebounded from a March slump with a 7% gain.

Still, all three industry groups—manufacturers, distributors and retailers—said that poor sales was the most important problem facing their businesses today.

The SEMA Financial Benchmarking Report benchmarks key sales performance indicators against industry averages. Three separate reports represent manufacturers, WDs and retailers, with the latest March and April 2010 editions now available to industry members. Reports feature sales projections, quick ratio, inventory turns, sales per employee, research and development, factory overhead, selling and administrative expense and more.

Participants of the Financial Benchmarking Program receive the reports immediately. They are made available to industry members a month later for a cost of $99.99 for non-members, $50 for SEMA members. Click here to download copies of the March and April Financial Benchmarking reports.

 

Thu, 07/22/2010 - 12:21
  Scion tC Measuring Session
  SEMA held a 2011 Scion tC measuring session in June, where members got to know the ins, outs and specs of the redesigned sport compact.

The SEMA Tech Transfer program has expanded to include CAD data for the 2011 Scion tC. The files currently available include exterior body panels, engine (2.5L), transmission, suspension and brakes and air cleaner/air intake. To get started, visit www.sema.org/techtransfer.

The intent of SEMA's Tech Transfer program is to minimize or eliminate the necessity for reverse engineering to produce products. The files made available through the program are provided by participating OEMs.

In addition to the large number of files currently available, SEMA manufacturing members can also request the particular information that they need and Tech Transfer staff with work with the OEMs to provide the data.

The 2011 tC will receive its first major changes since its launch in 2004. According to Scion, the 2011 edition will be fitted with a new 2.5 L engine pushing about 180 hp and 173 lb.-ft. of torque. The current five-speed manual and four-speed automatic transmissions are being replaced with a six-speed manual and a six-speed sequential shift automatic.

Inside changes include new sport bucket seats, a redesigned instrument cluster, standard 60/40 split folding rear seat and an eight-speaker audio system with steering-wheel controls.

For more information on the program and what files are currently available, visit www.sema.org/techtransfer.

Thu, 07/22/2010 - 12:21
  Scion tC Measuring Session
  SEMA held a 2011 Scion tC measuring session in June, where members got to know the ins, outs and specs of the redesigned sport compact.

The SEMA Tech Transfer program has expanded to include CAD data for the 2011 Scion tC. The files currently available include exterior body panels, engine (2.5L), transmission, suspension and brakes and air cleaner/air intake. To get started, visit www.sema.org/techtransfer.

The intent of SEMA's Tech Transfer program is to minimize or eliminate the necessity for reverse engineering to produce products. The files made available through the program are provided by participating OEMs.

In addition to the large number of files currently available, SEMA manufacturing members can also request the particular information that they need and Tech Transfer staff with work with the OEMs to provide the data.

The 2011 tC will receive its first major changes since its launch in 2004. According to Scion, the 2011 edition will be fitted with a new 2.5 L engine pushing about 180 hp and 173 lb.-ft. of torque. The current five-speed manual and four-speed automatic transmissions are being replaced with a six-speed manual and a six-speed sequential shift automatic.

Inside changes include new sport bucket seats, a redesigned instrument cluster, standard 60/40 split folding rear seat and an eight-speaker audio system with steering-wheel controls.

For more information on the program and what files are currently available, visit www.sema.org/techtransfer.

Thu, 07/22/2010 - 12:21
  Scion tC Measuring Session
  SEMA held a 2011 Scion tC measuring session in June, where members got to know the ins, outs and specs of the redesigned sport compact.

The SEMA Tech Transfer program has expanded to include CAD data for the 2011 Scion tC. The files currently available include exterior body panels, engine (2.5L), transmission, suspension and brakes and air cleaner/air intake. To get started, visit www.sema.org/techtransfer.

The intent of SEMA's Tech Transfer program is to minimize or eliminate the necessity for reverse engineering to produce products. The files made available through the program are provided by participating OEMs.

In addition to the large number of files currently available, SEMA manufacturing members can also request the particular information that they need and Tech Transfer staff with work with the OEMs to provide the data.

The 2011 tC will receive its first major changes since its launch in 2004. According to Scion, the 2011 edition will be fitted with a new 2.5 L engine pushing about 180 hp and 173 lb.-ft. of torque. The current five-speed manual and four-speed automatic transmissions are being replaced with a six-speed manual and a six-speed sequential shift automatic.

Inside changes include new sport bucket seats, a redesigned instrument cluster, standard 60/40 split folding rear seat and an eight-speaker audio system with steering-wheel controls.

For more information on the program and what files are currently available, visit www.sema.org/techtransfer.