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.
OptiCat Technology Suite Compatible with AWDA’s Common Product Data Requirements
OptiCat says it is now in full compliance with ACES 3.0, PIES 6.2 and the new AWDA Minimum Common Data Format; TecDoc-to-North American data exchange to follow.
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.
Autology Becomes OptiCat TeamDIO Member
Companies agree to work together as part of a Do-It-Once Aftermarket Data Initiative.
Uni-Select Becomes OptiCat Strategic Data Partner
OptiCat will provide data directly from its Do-it-Once data repository for and on behalf of OptiCat data suppliers (manufacturers).
AWDA Becomes OptiCat Advisory Committee Member
Industry’s warehouse association joins AASA/MEMA/TecDoc in representing the automotive aftermarket’s data cooperative.
Illumaware Becomes OptiCat TeamDIO Member
As a TeamDIO member, Illumaware, a technology company that provides various data management services and applications for automotive suppliers, will be providing ACES, Legacy and PIES data directly to the OptiCat DIO Data Repository, resulting in faster and more accurate data delivery to auto parts resellers, according to OptiCat.
AASA Vision Conference to Hold OptiCat Panel, Roundtable Discussion to Provide Opportunity for Feedback
The AASA Vision Conference panel discussion, “OptiCat: A Supplier-Driven Catalog Model,” is scheduled for Wednesday, March 17, at the InterContinental O’Hare, Rosemont, Ill.
MEMA and OptiCat Create an ‘Industry-First’
By purchasing a major stake in the business, MEMA and OptiCat have created what is believed to be the automotive aftermarket’s first supplier-owned electronic parts catalog data aggregator.
MEMA Acquires Shareholder Stake in OptiCat
Company now majority-owned by representatives of aftermarket parts suppliers.