摘要: |
The shortage of semiconductors for new car production and ongoing global supply chain issues, coming off the back of two years of pandemic-related disruption, have presented challenges to the remarketing and auction sector. That said, the disruption has also presented opportunities. Companies have re-evaluated operational practices and found digital solutions to help them continue functioning - all at a time when demand is exceeding supply. Aston Barclay managing director Martin Potter summed up the situation, saying: "The speed of change over the past 18 months has perhaps been faster than ever. With everything around COVID, people have been finding new ways to work and businesses have had to innovate through that period. Throughout the whole period, we've had a lot of change in practices, with the new car supply not being there. We've had to do a lot to help franchised dealers to source cars." |