MEMA Says Insightful Agenda, Record Attendance Seen at MTC Fall Conference 2011 in October
One hundred automotive aftermarket technology professionals attended the 2011 MTC Fall Conference, which offered an agenda focusing on the theme: “Strategy Over Tactical = Success.”
McGladrey to Facilitate Manufacturer-Only Session at MEMA Technology Council Fall Conference
“The purpose of the session is to facilitate dialogue and cooperation among suppliers in order to better focus on technology issues,” said Chris Gardner, MTC group executive and vice president, programs and member services, for the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA). “Through McGladrey’s leadership, aftermarket suppliers will address the opportunities and challenges in a unique setting.”
MEMA Technology Council Fall Conference to Feature Session with Former CARQUEST President Robert Blair
Blair to discuss “A New Way for Technology Executives to Prepare for Tomorrow” in interactive session.
AASA VisCon 2011: Compelling Insights for the Next Decade
The “AASA VisCon” event, held at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Chicago, promised to offer “compelling insights for the next decade,” through a number of presentations and panel discussions on the key issues impacting the supplier industry today.
Interact with Aftermarket IT and e-Commerce Providers at the 2011 Virtual Aftermarket eForum
Eight leading industry technology and e-commerce companies will have interactive exhibits during the Web-based event.
Mark Your Calendar: Virtual Aftermarket eForum Takes Place Feb. 2
The eForum is conducted completely on the Web, including five education sessions, a virtual exhibit hall, networking lounge and resource library.
MTC Says Vital Insights Shared at ‘Customer-Focused’ Fall Conference
During the suppliers-only session at the MEMA Technology Council Fall Conference, aftermarket manufacturers discussed recent accomplishments and going-forward strategies for the Customer Matrix, Special Ordering, the eCommerce Directory, OptiCat and the Online Member Profile, according to MTC.
OptiCat to Discuss Production Roll-Out at MEMA Technology Council Fall Conference
Data from suppliers in OptiCat’s data repository is being prepared for top aftermarket channel partners, and the status of the application’s roll-out will be discussed. The presentation also will discuss OptiCat’s tools for suppliers to control who accesses their data and the opportunity to limit data distribution to one delivery point.
Bill Haas of ASA to Address MTC Fall Council
Keynote address topic is ‘Future Vehicle Technologies and Their Effect on the Aftermarket.’
Auto-Wares, National Pronto, O’Reilly and Uni-Select to Discuss e-Commerce Programs at MEMA Technology Council Fall Conference, Oct. 10-12
“The Customer Roundtables are the most requested sessions at the annual MTC Fall Conference,” noted Chris Gardner, MTC group executive and vice president, Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA). “The customer participants this year have several key e-commerce initiatives underway that suppliers do not want to miss.”