Autologue Unveils Two New e-Commerce Products
Autologue Computer Systems, Inc. is introducing two new e-Commerce products for the aftermarket – ePaperless Office and eDelivery Tracking System. The two new products were developed to increase customer relations (CRM) between customers/installers by using Internet technology to decrease operating expenses with document imaging. Based on ever-evolving industry needs, these products will help aftermarket companies increase productivity, and profits, according to Autologue. Both products will integrate or run parallel with any management system.
WHI’s Nexpart E-commerce Solution Now Offers Business Intelligence Option
WHI (formerly Wrenchead, Inc.) has announced a new partnership with Dimensional Insight to add business intelligence and data analysis options to WHI’s Nexpart E-Commerce Solution. Customers using Nexpart-based e-Commerce solutions from WHI will now have the option to "dive into their e-commerce data" to perform analysis, reporting and ad-hoc queries using the new Nexpart Diver module.
University of the Aftermarket Offers e-Commerce Training
Effective e-commerce requires thorough understanding of aftermarket industry standards. In an effort to enhance member knowledge of ACES, PIES and other industry initiatives, the University of the Aftermarket is offering Industry Standards for Aftermarket e-Commerce training.
Aftermarket Standards for e-Commerce Training
DENSO Sales North America will host the University of the Aftermarket seminar, “Industry Standards for Aftermarket e-Commerce,” March 14-15, in Long Beach, Calif. This program offers essential information for those about to implement the AAIA Catalog Enhanced Standard (ACES) and the Product Information Exchange Standard (PIES). New to the program this year is an overview and demonstration of the PARTnerShip Network and the Internet Parts Ordering standard – both widely supported and low-cost communication solutions.
Connecting the Dots of the e-Commerce Picture at University Forum
This year at University Forum, automotive expert Bob Moore will moderate a panel discussion “Connecting the Dots — Drawing the e-Commerce Picture” will Ron Decker, co-owner of Decker Auto Supply, Justin Fletcher, e-business manager for Factory Motor Parts and Joseph Oddo, who handles global development and program coordination of customer B2B e-business systems for Delphi Product & Service Solutions group. In this panel discussion, Moore, Decker, Fletcher and Oddo will address current e-business solutions and share stories from their own IT journeys.
Parts Plus Distributors Enjoy Success with E-Commerce
Following the successful Aftermarket eForum event that took place in Chicago earlier this month, aftermarket program group Parts Plus has announced that its distributors are experiencing strong growth thanks to e-commerce initiatives. More than 175 Parts Plus locations have become integrated supply points since Parts Plus made Wrenchead its ecommerce partner last year. The Parts Plus Ecommerce Portal reached several milestones in its first year of active use and is growing at a rapid rate, according to Parts Plus Executive Vice President Alan Bostwick.
Pep Boys Integrates MISG’s TransLink EDI for e-Commerce
The Pep Boys – Manny, Moe & Jack — the nation’s leading automotive aftermarket service chain, has successfully integrated MISG’s Internet-based TransLink service for electronic data interchange (EDI) communications activities. Pep Boys, headquartered in Philadelphia, now uses TransLink as part of its overall e-commerce strategy to improve and streamline systems and minimize costs related to its supply chain processes.
MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers to Present at TAYSAD Conference
Philip Atkins will provide insights into the current state and future trends of the automotive and commercial vehicle aftermarket.
DGI, EVage Motors Partner on Electric Drive System in India
They will target the Asian EV market, offering far more efficient electric trucks, resulting in longer life and a reduced cost of ownership for fleet owners, the companies said.
MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Previews Aftermarket Technology Conference
Returning this year will be the second-annual MEMA Aftermarket Startup Challenge where startups will pitch their technologies to a panel of venture capital experts as well as conference attendees who can then vote for their favorite startup pitch in real-time.
