Top 5 Stories Of The Week
A recap of the top five stories on aftermarketNews during the week of Sept. 28.
Record Number Of Suppliers Participate In AWDA Challenge To Benefit University Of The Aftermarket Foundation
AWDA conference attendees raised more than $92,000 for the Foundation.
CAN Announces Board Of Directors Election For 2019-‘20 Term
CAN recently amended its bylaws to include board representation outside of the distribution segment. Starting in 2019, the Board of Directors will increase from eight to 12 seats with a defined composition of six distributors, four manufacturers and two partners (sales reps, service providers and media members.)
New Epicor Vision Feature Helps Distributors Research, Place And Track Special Orders
The new capability eliminates the need to call a manufacturer for pricing and availability and automates processing of special orders.
AASA Opens Annual Technology Conference With Announcement Of Donation To Support The Industry’s Victims Of Recent Hurricanes
More than 200 automotive aftermarket professionals attended the 2017 conference, setting a new attendance record for the technology event.
Predictive Parts Failure: A Case Study Presentation At The AASA Technology Conference
Participants of the 2017 AASA Technology Conference will learn about major emerging technology trends, compare ideas with manufacturers and channel partners, develop connections with the leading technology executives in the aftermarket and gain strategies to enable their companies to seize opportunities with emerging technologies.
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Hosts 11th Information Technology Summit
This year’s summit focused on supply chain communication. A highlight of the event was the presentation of the Alliance 2016 Outstanding Technology Partner award to GCommerce.
Auto Care Careers Internship Scholarships Available
The scholarships, up to a maximum of $2,500 per intern, can be used to help offset the costs of travel to and from students’ permanent address to the internship location, as well as lodging, utilities and food consumed during the internship period.
Learn About Auto Plus Auto Parts And Pep Boys’ Technology Strategy At The 2016 AASA Technology Conference
Gary Desai, senior vice president and chief information officer of Auto Plus Auto Parts and Pep Boys, will present the “Aftermarket Channel Partner Spotlight” keynote address at the technology conference.
2016 AASA Technology Conference Expected To Have Record-Setting Attendance
Focusing on a theme of “Connecting, Collaborating, Creating,” this year’s Technology Conference will feature live, on-vehicle technology demonstrations.