BROCKVILLE, Ontario – Pricedex Software Inc., a developer of product, part and pricing information management solutions for the automotive aftermarket, has announced its support of the upcoming 2014 Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) Vision Conference on Wednesday, March 26 in Charlotte, N.C.
The 2014 AASA Vision Conference takes place at a new venue this year: the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, N.C. The theme for this year’s event is "Winning in the Aftermarket … The Chase for Innovation." AASA members attending the event will be the first to receive the results from the AASA/ASA survey on parts warranty and labor claims. The results of this survey will be released to the full AASA membership in late April.
“The AASA Vision Conference is a unique event in the industry, focused on aftermarket suppliers,” said Terry O’Reilly, president and chief CEO of Pricedex Software. “We are pleased to be a ‘Chairman’s Circle Sponsor’ for this forum for suppliers to meet with peer executives and, in keeping with the theme of the event, we will have a number of announcements specifically focused at using innovative technology to ‘win’ in the aftermarket. We are absolutely delighted to be participating in this year’s Vision Conference, which has a highly interactive agenda packed with sound strategies and vital key thought leadership.”
AASA members attending the event will be the first to receive the results from the AASA/ASA survey on parts warranty and labor claims. The results of this survey will be released to the full AASA membership in late April.
Another special feature at the event will be a conversation between Jack Arute, veteran ABC/ESPN Sports broadcaster and president, Stafford Motor Speedway, and Gene Stefanyshyn, vice president innovation & racing development, NASCAR R&D Center. These experts will relate their experiences in the business of sport and how they continue to win through innovation, technology, change and leadership.
Mike Odell, president and CEO, will discuss the retailer’s plans to grow profitability through its combined store/shop model and new performance market focus.
A panel discussion titled, "What can a ‘Hard Parts’ Supplier Learn from the Front Room Community?" also will take place. Panelists include: Marc Blackman, president, Gold Eagle; Mike Guggenheimer, senior vice president, Radiator Specialty; and Sam Mitchell, senior vice president, Ashland Inc., and president, Ashland Consumer Markets/Valvoline.
More information about the AASA Vision Conference is available at www.aasavision.org.
