Price Erosion and Its Mitigation: The Role of MAP and UPP

In the dynamic world of commerce, price is an ever-evolving factor that significantly impacts a company’s profitability and market position. One of the challenges businesses often face is price erosion. This article delves into the concept of price erosion, its causes, and how to prevent it, with a focus on the roles of Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) and Unilateral Pricing …

The Challenges of In-House MAP Monitoring

Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) plays a crucial role in maintaining brand value, pricing integrity, and fair competition in the market. With the increasing prevalence of MAP policies among manufacturers and suppliers, businesses face several challenges when it comes to in-house MAP monitoring. In this blog post, we will explore these challenges and discuss possible solutions. Monitoring minimum advertised prices can …

How MAP Policies Help Maintain Healthy Competition in the Automotive Aftermarket Industry

As the automotive aftermarket industry continues to grow, maintaining healthy competition among manufacturers, distributors, and retailers is essential. One way to ensure fair competition and protect brand reputation is through the implementation of Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) policies. MAP policies are agreements between manufacturers and their authorized retailers that establish a minimum price at which the manufacturer’s products can be …

Ensuring Accurate Product Information for Automotive Aftermarket Manufacturers

As an automotive aftermarket manufacturer, it’s crucial that you have accurate and up-to-date product information on your dealers’ retail websites. This includes high-quality images, detailed descriptions, and accurate fitment information. However, it’s not always easy to ensure that your product information is accurate out there, especially if you have a large number of products or if you rely on third-party …

How MAP Monitoring Supports Consumer Protection in the Automotive Aftermarket

The automotive aftermarket is a vast industry that offers a wide range of products to car owners. It’s essential to ensure that these products are of good quality and meet the expectations of consumers. To achieve this, many companies in the automotive aftermarket have turned to Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) monitoring to support consumer protection. MAP monitoring is a practice …