The above may seem like an odd title for a thought leadership article, and let’s be clear from the start we’re not discussing tea and biscuits – although that is a key driver for keeping teams...

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May saw a fall in overhead absorption, down to 44% from 49% in the same month last year. And the six-month average is down to, falling from 60.69% to 54%, an 11% drop. While the average value of...

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Absorption rates for the average motor retailer jumped to 93% in March, thanks to returning customers from last year’s new car registrations. That follows something of a slump in absorption in...

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