Inflated values, airing for returns

摘要

When it comes to tires, what do you need to consider to improve profitability? A main factor is the price of new tires. Most suppliers of tier 1 and 2 radials have implemented no fewer than seven price hikes in the past 30 months, raising tire prices approximately 35% to 45%. Tires, traditionally the second highest non-labor operating expense, should be viewed as assets to be actively managed over their life cycle, versus mere "expense" items-a fact that should be firmly ingrained throughout your maintenance organization, including outsourced vendors.