Wholesalers

With tyre retailers trying to minimise their stock holdings, the pressure is on the wholesaler as never before to have the right tyres in stock and to deliver them when required. Some wholesalers supply on a weekly basis, others will deliver three or more times a day if required. Is the retailer prepared to pay for this convenience and, if not, can the wholesalers continue to offer what is virtually a just-in-time service when their costs continue to rise? We talk to the major players in this demanding sector.