CHICAGO --

For those not able to attend the 2006 Aftermarket eForum, which wrapped up this week in Chicago, here’s an idea of what you missed. Three hundred and fifty aftermarket professionals attended the three day event which featured a number of practical breakout sessions, speakers and panel discussions talking about topics ranging from vendor managed inventory to new technologies to look out for.

Ed Heon, CEO of DATAgility speaks during Wednesday's breakout session on Vendor Managed Inventory.

Yahoo! executive Lon Bollenbacher speaking at the well-attended e-Marketing breakout session on Monday.

Luanne Brown, founder of Internet marketing and training company eTool Developers, moderated Wednesday's "New Technologies to Watch For" breakout session.

Advanced Digital Strategies President Dan Jondron offered eForum attendees practical advice for tracking website search optimization tools.

Lou Lobsinger, Jr. national sales manager for Specialty Auto Parts U.S.A, offered real-world examples of progress during Wednesday's "SEMA Successes in eBusiness" session.