SOUTHFIELD, MI — R. L. Polk & Co. has introduced a new award that recognizes and rewards outstanding aftermarket companies for process improvements relative to inventory efficiency. The Polk Aftermarket Inventory Efficiency Award will be presented at the 2005 Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) being held May 11-12 at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Chicago.
“The Polk Aftermarket Inventory Efficiency Award is more than just rewarding industry-leading inventory management,” said Joe Adrid, account director of Polk’s Aftermarket Solutions team and project leader of the Award Committee. “It’s about driving best practices and harboring a spirit of collaboration within the industry.”
Polk also announced the formation of an award steering committee to validate the measurement criteria of the award and to recommend a third-party selection panel. The committee consists of a cross-section of experienced leaders and consultants within the automotive aftermarket industry.
The committee includes: Mike Carlet, CFO of Meineke Car Care Centers; Dan Daniel, president, Light Vehicle Aftermarket and senior vice president of ArvinMeritor; Paul Foley, vice president of Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA); Al Gaspar, Aftermarket Industry Advisory Board member and former president and CEO of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA); Layne Gobrogge, vice president of Marketing for Transpro, Inc; Pete Kornafel, vice chairman of CARQUEST Corporation; Scott Luckett, vice president, Information Technology & Project Development for AAIA; Jim Snyder, department chair, Automotive Supply Management for Northwood University; Mike Swearengin, senior vice president of Merchandise for O’Reilly Auto Parts; and Mort Schwartz, chairman of Jarmms Associates.
Companies wishing to be considered to win the award can fill out a submission form at www.polk.com. The deadline for entry is March 4, 2005.
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