BETHESDA, MD – Drawing from the extensive research activity of Babcox Publications, Group Publisher Jon Owens will share his observations about the current market landscape and the challenges and rewards facing distributors, stores owners and shops in this technology-enabled environment. His presentation, “Technology at a Crossroads in the Aftermarket,” will take place on Tuesday, July 17 during this year’s Aftermarket eForum. Owens will share his candid observations on e-business and technology in the aftermarket and discuss the steps needed to capitalize on the opportunity to reduce costs throughout the supply chain.
The talk by Owens, replaces a presentation by Bob Moore, Bob Moore & Partners and Larry Silvey, Advanstar Automotive on “Innovation in WD and Jobber Solutions is Back in Style.” This presentation was canceled due to lack of data, but will be the subject of a story later this year in the pages of Aftermarket Business magazine.
“We are delighted to have Jon join us at the eForum because he enjoys a unique vantage point of the entire aftermarket industry,” said Scott Luckett, vice president of technology standards and solutions for AAIA and chairman of the Aftermarket eForum Planning Committee. “Jon has ‘no horse in the technology race’ so we can count on an unbiased and informative assessment of where we stand and what remains to be done.”
Owens began his career with The Timken Company and spent 15 years there. In 2000, Owens brought his extensive background in automotive aftermarket sales and marketing to his duties as publisher of Counterman magazine at industry publication leader Babcox Publications. Owens is currently a group publisher at Babcox, with responsibility for BodyShop Business magazine, aftermarketNews.com and The AAPEX Show Properties, in addition to Counterman.
Registration is still available for the 2007 Aftermarket eForum. To register online, view the agenda, or download the brochure, visit www.aftermarketeforum.com or contact 301-654-6664.
