The Group Leverages Global Resources To Address New Training And Information Needs
With support from European partner ADI and its training provider Group Eina, The Group engaged various customer groups, including shop owners and service technicians, in markets around the country. The meetings included top management from Federated and Pronto, representatives from ADI and Group Eina, distributor members and the management team from The Group.
‘The Group’ Evaluates Supplier Partnerships
The Group management team is in the process of meeting with many current and potential supplier partners to better understand each company’s long-term capabilities. The Group said many of these meetings so far have taken place at suppliers’ locations so that a broad array of topics can be discussed with top management, as well as the entire management team.
The Group’s Larry Pavey: ‘Anything You Can Do To Add Value’
Today on AMN, we are featuring a recent interview with Larry Pavey, CEO of Automotive Parts Services Group (The Group), who shared thoughts on the organization’s keys to success. Pavey’s interview is part of the annual Program Groups Overview published in the June issue of Counterman magazine, a sister publication to aftermarketNews.
Aisin World Corp. Of America Announces Approval From ‘The Group’
“AISIN looks forward to a continued relationship with these two fine organizations going forward, while expanding our product distribution in North America with their membership,” said Charles Pariano, senior manager sales and marketing, North America Aftermarket Division – Aisin.
Federated, Pronto Hold First Joint Vendor Expo As ‘The Group’
The event showcased valued supplier partners of The Group and was followed by a well-attended reception at the Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak resort.
‘The Group’ To Hold Leadership Meetings In Arizona
The Group says it will focus on many key areas during its leadership meetings and member and shareholder sessions, including information technology, telematics, training, national accounts, cataloging and the Co-Man warehouse.
AMN Executive Interview With Bill Maggs And Rusty Bishop Of ‘The Group’
Today, we sit down with Bill Maggs, CEO of National Pronto Association, and Rusty Bishop, CEO of Federated Auto Parts, in a joint interview that updates us on the status of their newly merged organization, Automotive Parts Services Group.
‘The Group’ Moves Forward On Key Initiatives
More than 500 Pronto members and suppliers were given an update on The Group’s recent activities.
‘The Group’ IT Summit Identifies Best Practice Opportunities
The initial focus of the summit was a review of joint activities with immediate benefit to members from both original groups as well as an assessment of progress in several key areas.
The Group’s Bill Maggs, Larry Pavey Tell AASA Members, ‘Data Is the Big Differentiator’
Pavey and Maggs spoke at the 2015 AASA Vision Conference, which took place March 16-17 at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, N.C.
