ALLDATA Market Adds Features to Help Change How Shops Connect With Customers
With the new release, ALLDATA Market allows shops to optimize websites for mobile viewing and provides a direct connection between service advisers and customers.
Herman Trend Alert: New Skills Demanded from Tomorrow’s Workers
In last week’s Herman Trend Alert, we focused on the new Towers Watson study “Global Talent 2021.” In that alert, we referenced this global transformation will also require employees to possess certain “new skills.” These new skills will be in demand across all levels of employment over the next five to 10 years.
David Coolidge Joins Schwartz Advisors
Coolidge has joined the automotive aftermarket M&A advisory and consulting firm as an advisor.
Strictly for Automotive Professionals: Automechanika Frankfurt Unveils Program Details for the 2012 Event
Regular visitors know that a day at Automechanika is insufficient to take advantage of the entire spectrum of events at the fair. In other words, early planning is a must.
WAIglobal Announces Merger with Toronto-Based RCP
Founded in 1971, RCP is a full-line global aftermarket supplier and manufacturer of rotating electrical components and complete alternators and starters. The company will be merged with WAI’s Canada operations.
AAIA Town Hall Online Registration Now Available
Hosted by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA), and sponsored by Polk, the AAIA Town Hall will be held at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 31 in the Palazzo Ballroom in the Venetian Hotel.
Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week ’13 Launches Online Distributor Registration
The registration fee for HDAW ’13 includes an enriched distributor education program, multiple networking opportunities, receptions and meals, a 100,000-square-foot product expo and pre-scheduled distributor/supplier one-on-one meetings. Additionally, attendees can register for the all-new optional service shop operations program, “Service Opportunities and Learning Day (SOLD!),” which will take place on Monday, Jan. 21 prior to the all-industry opening reception.
Standard Auto Parts Selects MAM Autopart
ADN member to use MAM’s business management solution to run its warehouses and five stores.
eBay Motors to Discuss Aftermarket ‘E-Tailing’ Challenges at AWDA’s 2012 Executive Briefing
The briefing, sponsored by Tenneco and produced by the University of the Aftermarket for AWDA, will kick off AWDA’s 2012 Business & Education Conference at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas.
Online Applications Now Accepted for 2013 GAAS Scholarships
The deadline to apply is March 31, 2013.