University of Aftermarket to Present Industry Standards Program
The University of the Aftermarket will be presenting the Industry Standards for Aftermarket e-Commerce Seminar on Sept. 27-28, 2005 at the Delphi Automotive Systems facility in Troy, MI. The two-day program, developed in cooperation with the AAIA Technology Standards & Solutions Committee, will give participants a complete orientation and basic implementation skills for the industry standards for electronic catalog (ACES) and product information (PIES).
Gary August Joins the Automotive Distribution Network Team
Gary August has been named Network Connect program manager at Automotive Distribution Network Headquarters, according to Co-Presidents Mike Kamal and Mike Lambert.
Wrenchead Unveils Nexpart Axess
Wrenchead, Inc. has released its latest e-commerce solution suite, Nexpart Axess. Nexpart Axess is a parts purchasing software for fleets, retailers, automotive repair chains and the parts distributors that service them.
Aftermarket eForum: DAY 2 & 3: Breakouts, The Military & Microsoft
The latter half of the Aftermarket eForum brought attendees to hear some breakouts and some views of the aftermarket from the military and a software corporate giant.
SAP Debuts New Solution at Aftermarket eForum
America’s $250 billion automotive aftermarket businesses have new opportunities to increase sales, reduce inventory, improve service levels and increase productivity with a new small and midsize industry-specific solution from SAP America, Inc., a subsidiary of SAP AG.
Global Accessories, Inc. Announces KLYENT at The Aftermarket eForum
Automotive aftermarket accessories manufacturer Global Accessories, Inc., announced that KLYENT, the e-business division of Global Accessories, Inc., is open and ready for business.
New Software to Help Small & Medium Suppliers Deploy PARTnerShip Network
The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) announced today the availability of a first-of-a-kind software solution that will enable small- and medium-sized suppliers to comply to with major retailer’s requirements for data exchange through the PARTnerShip Network.
Detroit Diesel to Discuss its ‘Holistic’ Approach to Product Info
The light-vehicle aftermarket meets the heavy-duty market at the 5th annual Aftermarket e-Forum when Detroit Diesel Corporation, a global supplier of heavy-duty diesel engines and parts dealers and distributors worldwide, takes the podium and reveals how implementation of a new Product Information Management solution helped the company stop a $1.5 million a month revenue leak while reducing time-to-market by 80 percent for new parts, pricing and catalogs.
Dayco’s Welvaert to be a Keynote Speaker at Aftermarket eForum
Two years ago, Dennis Welvaert, president, North American Aftermarket Division of Dayco Products, LLC, a division of Mark IV Industries, reluctantly attended the Aftermarket eForum worried that it would be a “geek fest.” This year, he is the keynote speaker and will share how the presentations and education of that first symposium gave him the confidence to dive in to several supply chain initiatives that have had a significant impact on his company.
Deadline Today for Aftermarket eForum Early Bird Registration
Today is the deadline to receive the early bird rate when registering for the 2005 Aftermarket eForum Conference. The 2005 Aftermarket eForum, “Solutions Today for Tomorrow’s Technology Challenges,” will be held July 19-21 in Chicago. The two-and-a-half day event will feature expert presentations and panels, breakout sessions and a vendor show, according to the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA), which created the e-commerce educational forum in 2000.