Leadership 2010: Learn About Hot Issues for the 21st Century at University Forum
This year at University Forum, Chuck Udell, AAP, will moderate “Best of Leadership 2010 — Hot Issues for the 21st Century.” This session will feature two issues to be selected by Leadership 2010 participants and the University of the Aftermarket leadership as the most relevant issues from this year’s 2010 class. Selection will occur during Session II of Leadership 2010 in September.
Automotive Communicators to Discuss Global Communication Strategies
Global communication strategies, with a focus on China, will be the key topic of discussion at the Fall Conference of the Automotive Public Relations Council (APRC). The APRC is a professional peer group of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association. Global communication strategies, with a focus on China, will be the key topic of discussion at the Fall Conference of the Automotive Public Relations Council (APRC). The APRC is a professional peer group of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association.
Learn How to Inspire Sales and Management Staff at University Forum
This year at University Forum, popular motorsports anchor Rick Benjamin and Tom Easton, AAP, a senior partner with Essential Action Design Group, will use lessons from racing to show you how to inspire managers and sales people to do their best. The University of the Aftermarket’s annual University Forum can help you stay competitive, and keep pace with our ever-changing market. The event takes place on Sunday, Oct. 31 prior to the kickoff of AAPEX 2004. This afternoon session is designed for those industry professionals who feel that their skills and talents are being stretched too thin. Easton will add his training philosophy that “learning should be fun” to Benjamin’s belief that there are parallels between news teams and race teams. The two will discuss how to stretch goals “collaboratively.”
Industry Standards for Aftermarket Data Program Set for Nov. 15-16
Northwood University’s University of the Aftermarket, in conjunction with its association sponsors and the AAIA Electronic Commerce Committee, will present “Industry Standards for Aftermarket Data” on Nov. 15-16. The program will give participants the training necessary to successfully implement AAIA’s new enhanced e-CAT Standard (ACES) and Product Information Exchange Standard (PIES). R.L. Polk & Co. will host the seminar at their site in Detroit, Mich.
Learn How to Turn Your Leadership Passions into Performance at University Forum
This year at University Forum, John Passante, special advisor to the president of Delphi Product and Service Solutions, will teach attendees how to build a clear sense of purpose in their organizations with his presentation: “Turn Your Leadership Passions into Measurable Performance.”
Learn How to Turn Your Leadership Passions into Performance at University Forum
This year at University Forum, John Passante, special advisor to the president of Delphi Product and Service Solutions, will teach attendees how to build a clear sense of purpose in their organizations with his presentation: “Turn Your Leadership Passions into Measurable Performance.” This year at University Forum, John Passante, special advisor to the president of Delphi Product and Service Solutions, will teach attendees how to build a clear sense of purpose in their organizations with his presentation: “Turn Your Leadership Passions into Measurable Performance.”
Jim Conner Retires after 23 Years at MEMA, HDMA
Jim Conner, vice president of MEMA, retired Aug. 31 after 23 years with MEMA and the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA), the association’s heavy duty market association. Conner’s accomplishments include establishing HDMA in 1983. Within HDMA, he initiated the Heavy Duty Dialogue and HDMA Breakfast & Briefing, two well-known and respected industry events. Conner also established the MEMA Japanese Vehicle Parts Catalog Program, an exclusive, annual program for members to order the replacement components catalogs from Japanese OEMs.
University Forum to Present Panel on OE Dealerships and Their Triple Edge Threat And Opportunity To The Aftermarket
It goes without saying that our industry continues to change before our very eyes. Distribution channels and methods continue to change. What worked as recently as a year ago might not be working now. The University of the Aftermarket’s annual University Forum can help you stay competitive, and keep pace with our ever-changing market. The event takes place on Sunday, Oct. 31 prior to the kickoff of AAPEX 2004. This year at University Forum the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association’s current Chairman Dave Caracci will moderate the Executive Roundtable and Service Dealer Panel on “The OE Dealership & Their Triple Edge Threat And Opportunity To The Aftermarket.”
University Forum to Present S.W.O.T. Analysis Of OE Dealers
It goes without saying that our industry continues to change before our very eyes. Distribution channels and methods continue to change. What worked as recently as a year ago might not be working now. The University of the Aftermarket’s annual University Forum can help you stay competitive, and keep pace with our ever-changing market. The event takes place on Sunday, Oct. 31 prior to the kickoff of AAPEX 2004. This year, University Forum will feature — Bill Hanvey, vice president of marketing for Motormite/Dorman; and Jon Owens, AAP, publisher of Counterman magazine, aftermarketNews.com and AAPEX Today at Babcox Publications. At University Forum, Owens and Hanvey will lead a presentation titled: “S.W.O.T. Analysis Of OE Dealers,” which will address this major supplier to traditional channels of the aftermarket.
Alcoa to Close Ohio Auto Parts Plant, Lay Off 140
Alcoa said late Tuesday it is cutting 140 jobs and closing its automotive components plant in Northwood, Ohio, by the end of the year to decrease overcapacity. The aluminum products maker said it plans to take pre-tax charges of about $7 million, with $3 million to be recorded in the third quarter.