The Network Launches GoIPO Initiative At Fall Shareholder Meeting
The initiative is geared toward increasing adoption of the auto care industry standard for online special orders.
AMN Executive Interview With Greg Kirber, President And CEO Of PartsTech
In this exclusive interview, Kirber talks about current purchasing trends, the company’s newest project unveiled at the AASA Vision Conference and the current mindset involving e-commerce solutions.
PartsTech Unveils Its Vision For The Future Of Parts Ordering
PartsTech CEO Gregory Kirber unveiled the voice interface and video chat at the AASA Vision Conference yesterday in Chicago.
Women In Auto Care Awards 2016 Auto Care Women Of The Year At AAPEX
Amy Bonder, vice president of sales and strategy, Bridgestone Retail Operations, has been chosen as the 13th annual Auto Care Woman of the Year. Judith Zimmerman Walter, chief financial officer and co-owner, Zimmerman’s Automotive, has been named 2016 Female Shop Owner of the Year. Susan Ulrey, vice president, global customer business unit, ride performance, Tenneco, was named Auto Care Woman of Excellence.
From GlobalBusinessProfessor.com: The Changing Landscape Of The Connected Vehicle
In the United States, the connected car has been the hot topic for quite some time, and it will continue to be. Events such as AASA’s Technology Conference and Connected Mobility will be highlighting relevant topics, and we’re sure to see a few panels at AAPEX tackling the subject. That said, what is the global connected vehicle ecosystem like? What should we know moving outward?
AAPEX To Debut New Service Professionals Program At 2014 Event
Customized program enhances value for AAPEX’s growing audience of shop owners and repair professionals.
Executive Interview With John Chalifoux, President And COO, MERA
John Chalifoux was named the first president of the Motor & Equipment Remanufacturers Association (MERA) in 2010. In today’s interview, he talks about MERA’s involvement in the reman section at AAPEX, the association’s sustainability conference in partnership with the Golisano Institute and its new partnership with AIAG. He also addresses the key factors behind the young organization’s strong growth and talks about what’s ahead for the group.
Awards Recognize ACDelco’s Aftermarket Leadership
Replacement Parts Inc. of Little Rock, Ark., recently presented ACDelco with its 2012 Outstanding Marketing/Vendor Partner Award for overall marketing support.
Survey Shows Aftermarket IT Spending Increased Significantly In 2012, At Faster Pace Than Other Manufacturers
Results of the survey and the topic of “IT Spend & Trends” are slated for discussion at AASA Technology Council Fall Conference on Oct. 16.
OptiCat Announces Comprehensive Vehicle Tables, Data Synchronization with Domestic, International Sources
OptiCat’s Global Vehicle Data Exchange aims to be the world’s most comprehensive set of vehicle tables through its new synchronization initiative, in conjunction with other organizations, including select manufacturers, TecDoc and industry associations.