| Logistics of Aftermarket Motorcycle Partsby: | | | | competitors. They compete in different |
| Maricon Williams | | | | ranges. Some are improving the |
| | | | aftermarket’s quality in order to |
| Logistics leads us to understand the uproar | | | | compete with the Original Equipment |
| of aftermarket motorcycle parts. Here are the | | | | Manufacturer parts. Others are trying to |
| ways of its overwhelming support… | | | | slash the price down and are creating a |
| | | | cheaper version of aftermarket motorcycle |
| When we try to track the logistics of | | | | parts. |
| aftermarket motorcycle parts we can say that | | | | |
| it is doing good. Different parts may mean | | | | There is an stigma attached to the minds of |
| different distribution strategies. | | | | the motorcyclists. It is all about the |
| Aftermarket spark plugs and filters, for | | | | presumed poor quality of the aftermarket |
| instance are placed in several layers of | | | | motorcycle parts. This is definitely a |
| distribution between producer and end user. | | | | misnomer. There are aftermarket motorcycle |
| | | | parts that can actually compete with the |
| Aftermarket parts have high outourcing | | | | OEM’s quality. However, there are also |
| percentage. In fact, some companies are even | | | | those wh cannot topple its well-established |
| supplying the European market. Some of these | | | | identity. Nonetheless, what is important is |
| companies have centralized warehouses. Aside | | | | the rider’s choice. Whether he choose |
| from that, they also provide emergency back | | | | aftermarket or not, the choice lies in his |
| up for vehicle-off-road (VOR) demands through | | | | discretion alone. However, his choice must be |
| airfreight. Negotiations and sales are made | | | | guided by the knowledge, observation and |
| more accessible and effective because they | | | | experience. They should be reminded of how to |
| are extending their facilities through | | | | choose the best choice. |
| agents. Nonetheless, some are relying on | | | | |
| their franchised dealers for distribution, | | | | Aftermarket motorcycle parts logistics are |
| sale and delivery. | | | | getting better and better. This is also |
| | | | brought about by independent aftermarket |
| Delivery nowadays is more efficient than the | | | | motorcycle repair shops. These shops |
| past. A conclusion has been arrived at | | | | recommend the use of aftermarket motorcycle |
| stating that we have faster deliveries | | | | parts. Consequently, this phase has proved a |
| because the broader range of stock. Another | | | | more profitable aftermarket sector. They are |
| factor is the availability of back up and | | | | the ones who boost the sales of aftermarket |
| facilities to support it. The supply chain is | | | | parts without the need too much marketing. |
| maintained and bolstered. The delivery notes | | | | |
| of aftermarket motorcycle parts is quite | | | | The accumulated help coming from pools of |
| impressive. | | | | experts from warehousing, transport, |
| | | | inventory, sale and logistics make the |
| Every aftermarket motorcycle parts | | | | aftermarket market bigger, better and more |
| manufacturer is battling with their | | | | effective! |