Pricedex Partners with University of Ottawa to Study Eastern Europe’s Aftermarket
Pricedex Software Inc., a provider of product information management software systems for the automotive aftermarket, is partnering with a team of graduate students from the University of Ottawa Executive MBA program to investigate the scope, scale and needs of the emerging aftermarket in Eastern Europe.
Delphi Wins Best Web Catalog Award from NCMA
Delphi Corp. has received President’s Excellence Award for the “Best Web Catalog” 2004-2005 by the National Catalog Managers Association (NCMA). Delphi was recognized for its http://Go.Delphi.com extranet catalog. The award was presented at the NCMA’s 32nd Annual Knowledge Exchange Conference, on May 3 in Tempe, Ariz.
Activant Buys The Systems House
Activant Solutions has acquired substantially all of the assets of The Systems House, Inc., a technology solutions provider for distributors primarily in the automotive aftermarket and office products industries. The acquisition will provide next-generation technology for Activant’s customers in the automotive aftermarket and wholesale distribution industries, key vertical segments in Activant’s vision for growth.
MEMA Technology Conference to Showcase Best Aftermarket Extranet Applications
This October, three of the aftermarket’s top extranet Web applications will compete to be named the winner of the 2005 Aftermarket Web Challenge. Sponsored by the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) Information Services Council (MIS Council), the Aftermarket Web Challenge is the automotive aftermarket’s oldest and most recognized award. The annual contest is held in conjunction with the organization’s annual Fall Conference. According to the MIS Council, the aftermarket has witnessed a surge in the development of extranets by manufacturers in recent years. Due to the increasing development of corporate extranets, the 2005 Aftermarket Web Challenge will focus on these Web applications that connect manufacturers with their customers.
Automotive Distribution Network Selects Wrenchead’s Next Generation Warehouse and Store Solutions
Wrenchead, Inc., a provider of distribution management, electronic catalog and e-business solutions, announced that the Automotive Distribution Network (the recently merged program group formed by IAPA and Parts Plus) has selected Wrenchead to provide its members with Wrenchead’s next generation warehouse and store solutions. The product will be called Network Connect and will be made available to all Network members.
Executive Interview: Bill Maggs and Michael Mitchell Talk About the Recent Merger of Pronto and RPM
Following on the heels of RPM Group’s merger with Pronto, Mitchell and Maggs sat down for a phone interview with aftermarketNews. The two men gave us the scoop on what changes are on the horizon for the newly merged group as well as their thoughts on the future of programmed distribution.
Executive Interview: Bill Maggs and Michael Mitchell Talk About the Recent Merger of Pronto and RPM
Following on the heels of RPM Group’s merger with Pronto, Mike Mitchell and Bill Maggs sat down for a phone interview with aftermarketNews. The two men gave us the scoop on what changes are on the horizon for the newly merged group as well as their thoughts on the future of programmed distribution.
Executive Interview: Bill Maggs and Michael Mitchell Talk About the Recent Merger of Pronto and RPM
Following on the heels of RPM Group’s merger with Pronto, Mike Mitchell and Bill Maggs sat down for a phone interview with aftermarketNews. The two men gave us the scoop on what changes are on the horizon for the newly merged group as well as their thoughts on the future of programmed distribution.
Supplier Enablement Initiative Launched By MEMA
The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) has announced a new initiative to help aftermarket manufacturers take advantage of existing e-commerce assets by enabling their suppliers to electronically exchange business document transactions. MEMA’s commercial division, the Management Information Systems Group, Inc. (MISG) developed a Web application, TransLink WebDX, to help eliminate the faxing, mailing and calling of orders.
Version 1.9 of PARTnerShip Network Software Released
The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) has released version 1.9 of the PARTnerShip Network software. This new version contains a number of enhancements and two new features: support for Internet Parts Ordering (IPO) and a request for data in the Product Information Exchange Standard (PIES) format.