Velocity Overdrive: The Road To Reinvention
<i>Velocity Overdrive: The Road To Reinvention</i> is the third book from entrepreneur and former dealer Dale Pollak's Velocity series.<P> In his prior books, <i>Velocity: From the Front Line to the Bottom Line</i> and <i>Velocity 2.0: Paint, Pixels & Profitability</i>, Pollak introduced the Velocity Method of Inventory Management and the application of market-based metrics for improving the performance of used vehicle departments. <P> <b><i>Velocity Overdrive</i> shifts the discussion of velocity principles and metrics to the next level.</b> <P>Across North America, dealers are no longer assured of profitability and prosperity. Today's environment is defined by increased competition, a greater degree of market volatility, ongoing margin compression and fast-changing consumer expectations. <P>Velocity Overdrive reveals the journey many dealers have undertaken to reinvent their businesses and compete effectively in this more challenging retail marketplace. <P>The book details the velocity-driven road to reinvention that begins in used vehicles and extends to other dealership departments. This is a transformative time for the car business, Pollak says. <b> Velocity Overdrive </b> is intended to help dealers transition to more efficient and effective operations that maximize the return on investment (ROI) and profitability they expect from their stores.