MEMA Technology Council Fall Conference to Feature Customer Presentations - aftermarketNews

MEMA Technology Council Fall Conference to Feature Customer Presentations

Confirmed speakers include Randy Buller, president, Parts Authority; Dale Hopkins, vice president of Information Technology, Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance; and Chris Kersting, president, Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA).

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – Aftermarket channel partners will share their current and future plans with attendees on Tuesday, Oct. 18, at the 2011 Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) Technology Council (MTC) Fall Conference at the Marco Island Marriott, Marco Island, Fla.

“Each channel partner presenter will discuss his company’s business and approach, view of technology in general and supplier-facing technology initiatives going forward,” said Chris Gardner, MTC group executive and vice president, programs and member services, for the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA). “By attending the conference and participating in the customer presentations, manufacturers will learn how to better prepare systems, processes and data to meet customer requirements.”

Confirmed speakers include:

• Randy Buller, president, Parts Authority;
• Dale Hopkins, vice president of Information Technology, Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance; and
• Chris Kersting, president, Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA).

Along with customer presentations, other conference highlights will include:
• Keynote – Aftermarket 2020 & Technology Implications – Steve Handschuh, president & COO, AASA
• Member Spotlight – Delphi Product Service & Solutions
• A New Way for Technology Executives to Prepare for Tomorrow – Robert Blair, former president of CARQUEST
• Agile Development – PricewaterhouseCoopers
• Product Data Management Training – Automotive Distribution Network
• Utilizing Technology Trends to Align Strategies – Gartner Group
• Annual Banquet on the Beach
• OptiCat Users Meeting

The first registration for MTC member companies is free, and additional employees can attend at a discounted rate. Channel partners (warehouse distributors, program groups and retailers) can attend for half the normal registration fee.

More details, the conference agenda and registration information are available on the Fall Conference page of the MTC website.

Pricedex Software is the Premier sponsor for the event. R.L. Polk is the Welcome Reception sponsor. Autologue is the Luncheon sponsor. Elite sponsors to date include Experian and OptiCat.

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