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Are You Concerned the Semiconductor Shortage Could Cause Additional Inventory Challenges?

April 15, 2021 | Posted in Manufacturer & Dealer Issues, Data & Forecasts

The semiconductor shortage, which was brought on by increased demand and a disruption to steady supply chains brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, have slowed automobile manufacturing, with both General Motors and Ford announcing recently they will temporarily shut down several factories in North America as a result.


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Benchmarking Dealers’ Employee Development

The Western Equipment Dealers Assn. surveyed farm equipment dealers to gauge where the biggest needs for training and development for future leaders lie.
By Kim Schmidt posted on March 23, 2021 | Posted in Data & Forecasts, Department Management

Workforce development has become an increasingly important topic for the farm equipment industry in recent years. While a lot of attention has been given to the challenge of finding and retaining qualified service technicians, the workforce development issue is much larger than that.


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2021 Rural Lifestyle Dealer Business Trends & Outlook

Rural Lifestyle Dealers’ Optimism Remains Strong

Annual survey shows continued optimism from rural equipment dealers heading into 2021, despite some lingering concerns over end-user demand and inventory availability.
By Gregg Wartgow posted on January 27, 2021 | Posted in Data & Forecasts
Rural equipment dealer confidence had been soaring for 2 years. Then 2020 happened — a year like most had never experienced. Uneven demand. Uncertain supply chains. Rising costs.
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Cost of Doing Business

Dealer Financials Holding Steady

Dealers responding to the latest Cost of Doing Business survey reported improvements in their aftermarket business, but struggled to improve their profits and revenues.
By Ben Thorpe posted on January 25, 2021 | Posted in Data & Forecasts, Operations & Finance
According to the results of the 2020 Cost of Doing Business study from the Western Equipment Dealers Assn., dealers are doing well according to several key financial metrics, including increased aftermarket gross margins and increased revenue per employee.
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2025 Dealer Hall of Fame: Raymond P. Koenig

During the 2025 Dealership Minds Summit, we honored the recipients of the Dealer Hall of Fame award. Among the award winners was the late Raymond P. Koenig of Koenig Equipment. To receive the award and speak on his uncle's behalf, Aaron Koenig, CEO of Koenig Equipment shares a few words.

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At Machinery Scope, we believe you deserve the best risk management solutions for your investments in heavy equipment. Since 2013, we have been proud to offer extended warranty, appraisals, and inspections. Machinery Scope is a family-owned business built on our experience in farming and equipment dealerships. We understand your business and provide a personalized and professional level of customer service. Machinery Scope has built a strong warranty product with our customers in mind, offering the same professional level of service from the time you get a quote, through the processing of a claim.
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