CEDMag.com - January 2011 Articles

CEDMag.com - January 2011 Articles

Construction Equipment Distribution magazine is published by the Associated Equipment Distributors, a nonprofit trade association founded in 1919, whose membership is primarily comprised of the leading equipment dealerships and rental companies in the U.S. and Canada. AED membership also includes equipment manufacturers and industry-service firms. CED magazine has been published continuously since 1920.

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JANUARY 2011

Clean Diesel Technology For Off-Road Engines and Equipment: Tier-4 and More
Regulations

Perhaps What Congress Needs Now Is - You!
Washington Insider

Wanted: Dealer Participation To Help Solve Industry Workforce Shortages
Workforce
Swiping technicians from other dealerships does nothing to replenish the pool of qualified technician candidates – ultimately, schools, states, the AED Foundation and other industry groups can only fix the problem when local dealers get involved.

2011 Business Outlook - Toiling Toward Better Times
2011 Business Outlook
Dealers keep a firm hand on the wheel, but wish that Washington would get a clue.

Proactive Planning In the Dry Lending Climate
Economy & Credit
As recovery reveals itself slowly, dealers must choose their course wisely amid lingering economic uncertainties and less-than-friendly midmarket credit conditions.

Our Legacy Will Tell How We Reacted to Obstacles
From the Chairman
Challenges and opportunities will lie ahead, but AED members will persevere proudly.

Interim T-4 Might Mean More Than You Initially Thought
Editor's Note
Depending on your inventory, this new era could trigger a bit of a seller's market.

Take a Good Hard Look at Rental for 2011
On the Numbers
Know what you're doing and use the right tools to capitalize on what's likely to be the main game this year.

Fasten Your Seatbelt: 2011 Big Gains May be Coming in 2011
Business Outlook
New tax bill brightens outlook for domestic machinery demand.

Who is Who in the Zoo?
Aftermarket
As we observe aftermarket trends in the auto industry, seize opportunities to define and position yourself in a cut-throat parts and service marketplace.

AED Headquarters Now Co-located in Washington D. C. and Oak Brook
Inside AED

Join Our Force in Washington D.C.
Inside AED
Educate legislators at AED's Fly-In on May 11-12.

Washington Staff Promotions
Inside AED
Just when you thought there were enough attorneys . . .

The (New) View from Washington
President's Message
Having overcome our 2010 obstacles, AED is now rising to the call for a greater immersion and influence in the nation's capital.

Revisit Your Use of Resources, All of Them
Management
In the pursuit for profitability – and frugality – this year, engage and equip every mind on the team. The results are astounding.

Enabling Business Transformation with ERP
Technology
Enabling Business Transformation with ERP
An introduction to a CED-exclusive four-part series

Three Years From Now, Who Will Be Left Standing?
Goals
The paint on the fleet won't be the distinguishing trait of survivors – step into the future for a few minutes and see who's there.

Measure Customer Experience: If You Don't Ask, They Won't Tell
Customer Satisfaction
Whether you prefer to manage a follow-up survey program in house or outsource this service, you'll build loyalty to your dealership - and maybe even fix problems you didn't know you had.

Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) is an international trade association representing companies involved in the distribution, rental and support of equipment used in construction, mining, forestry, power generation, agriculture and industrial applications. AED member dealers are unique in that they are each authorized, via contract with an original equipment manufacturer, to inventory, sell and service new machinery in a given geography. More than 90% of AED's factory authorized dealers rent construction equipment as well. The Associated Equipment Distributors strongly adheres to and strongly advocates principles of integrity, ethics and fairness. The AED urges its members to conduct their businesses ethically and compatibly with the free enterprise system and the laws which govern it. Contractors can locate factory authorized construction equipment dealers at the MachineMart® web site.
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