Delphi Collaborates with Activant on Delivery of ACES-Compliant Parts Data to Distributors, Jobbers
Delphi has collaborated with Activant Solutions to accelerate delivery of its parts data to North American automotive counter positions using a variety of electronic catalogs. Activant also helped Delphi to achieve compliance with the industry’s new ACES enhanced data delivery format by optimizing information workflow and reducing the time it takes to publish.
CARDONE Collaborates with Activant Solutions on Product Roll-Out Program
CARDONE Industries and Activant Solutions are collaborating on a project to maximize the accuracy and speed to market of eCatalog data for CARDONE’s growing line of remanufactured and new automotive replacement parts. CARDONE Industries and Activant Solutions are collaborating on a project to maximize the accuracy and speed to market of eCatalog data for CARDONE’s growing line of remanufactured and new automotive replacement parts.
Activant Presents Next-Generation eCat Product To Counterman Magazine’s Top Auto Parts Professional
Randy Lipscomb, the 2004 Counterman magazine Counterperson of the Year, has been awarded a license for the new Activant Cover-to-Cover eCatalog for use in three of the Ohio-based Federated Auto Parts stores in which he works. The stores, owned by the Pat Young Service Company in Cleveland, Ohio, already use an integrated version of the Activant PartExpert eCat.
Alliance Members Participating in Pilot Study of Activant eCat
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance is currently conducting a pilot study of Activant Catalyst, a new eCatalog designed to revolutionize the parts selling process. Catalyst, which debuted in a Web-based version during this month’s Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo in Las Vegas, was developed by Activant Solutions Inc. The Alliance, with 56 independent distributor members serving more than 4,000 auto parts stores and 2,000 service centers, has been integrating Activant Catalyst – Web Version into each of its locations over the past four months.
Activant Solutions, Winsby Group Announce Strategic ACES Data Mapping Partnership
Activant Solutions and Winsby Group have announced a strategic partnership designed to increase the speed of delivery for manufacturer data mapped to the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association’s (AAIA) Enhanced Catalog Standard, or ACES. The new agreement combines Activant’s expanded in-house data mapping capabilities with Winsby Group’s new ACES data conversion technology.
Executive Interview with Kathleen Schmatz, President and CEO of AAIA
Our latest edition of “Executive Interview” features Kathleen Schmatz, President and CEO of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA). Schmatz became president and CEO of AAIA on Jan. 1, 2004. She had served as executive vice president of the association since January 2002. In addition to filling us in on her first few months at her new post, Schmatz shared with aftermarketNews.com updates on AAIA’s merger with AWDA, Right to Repair legislation and the Be Car Care Award Campaign.
Beck/Arnley Updates its ElectriCat Database
Beck/Arnley has updated its ElectriCat database to include current Beck/Arnley catalog offerings. ElectriCat manages application details for import or domestic models, including: passenger car, agriculture, industrial, off-road, motorcycle, ATV, marine and light, medium and heavy truck. It currently houses coverage for the years 1912 to 2004, for the Dana Automotive Aftermarket Group’s complete underhood, undercar, electrical, filtration, cooling and driveline offerings.