IAM:CONNECT - IN DIALOGUE WITH CUSTOMERS & PARTNERS ON IAM TOPICS OF THE FUTURE
What is IAM:CONNECT?
In short: IAM:CONNECT is MEYLE's innovative dialogue platform for the transformation topics of the independent aftermarket (IAM). In a personal dialogue with key players, we discuss their opportunities and challenges. Our aim is to better understand the current and future needs of our customers and partners (independent workshops, dealers, etc.). In an industry that is undergoing profound change, these challenges can be overwhelming when viewed individually. However, we are convinced that together we can overcome them. Let's work on the future together.
WHY WE ARE COMMITTED TO MEYLE
The IAM is facing rapid change. We at MEYLE have listened deeply to the market. We wanted to understand what currently drives our customers & partners, what their expectations and challenges are. We launched the IAM:CONNECT initiative to work together on solutions and actively shape the transformation. Through direct, personal dialogue, we all gain a better understanding of the topics and requirements of the future independent aftermarket and strengthen our partnerships at the same time.
OUR DIALOGUE PARTNERS
For IAM:CONNECT, we conducted interviews with key IAM stakeholders, including associations, retailers, influencers and trade media. In cooperation with INNOFACT, we surveyed 274 independent garages in the DACH region.
Here are the initial core results:
Focus on electromobility
- Speeding up, but slower than expected
- Internal combustion engines will remain relevant for a long time to come
- Emergence of dual structures consisting of electric/hybrid and combustion engines
Digitalization as a driver
- Will change vehicles, markets and workshops fundamentally
- Accelerates the transformation of the IAM
- Emergence of new market players and business models
Sustainability on the rise
- Gaining importance in the industry
- Not yet having a significant impact on demand
- Will play a greater role in the future
IAM:CONNECT AT THE AUTOMECHANIKA
Our motto for Automechanika is "Improving what's moving". Because we and the market are on the move. That's why we're using the trade fair as a platform not only to showcase our innovations, but also to engage in more dialogue with you. Visit us at the MEYLE stand in Hall 4.0, where you can expect exciting content and insights into trend developments, tasty snacks and networking around lunchtime. We also have a second exhibition stand in Workshop Hall 9.0. Would you like to find out more?
We'll keep you up to date!
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
With IAM:CONNECT, we want to bring together experts from all areas of our industry in the long term to work together on forward-looking solutions. We are convinced that the challenges of IAM require cooperation and an exchange of ideas. Only together we will be able to create real innovations and remain relevant in a dynamic market.
WHY YOU SHOULD PARTICIPATE AS A CUSTOMER & PARTNER
Together we are more than the sum of our parts! The IAM is undergoing a phase of transition with great challenges. In these times, we can anticipate developments through collaboration, develop innovative solutions together, and actively shape the future IAM. IAM:CONNECT transforms us from passive participants in the change to active shapers of our industry's future!
