U.S. Auto Parts Network Names Shane Evangelist Chief Executive Officer
U.S. Auto Parts Network, an online provider of aftermarket auto parts and accessories, has appointed Shane Evangelist as chief executive officer. Evangelist succeeds Mehran Nia, who served as president and chief executive officer since founding U.S. Auto Parts in 1995. Nia will continue to serve on the board of directors. Prior to joining U.S. Auto Parts, Evangelist served as senior vice president and general manager of Blockbuster Online, where he was responsible for leading the creation, development and launch of Blockbuster’s online movie rental service. Under Evangelist’s leadership, Blockbuster grew monthly unique visitors faster than any other e-commerce company in 2004, was listed as the fastest growing Top 500 e-commerce business in 2005 according to Internet Retailer and followed that up as the fastest growing Top 100 e-commerce business in 2006.
AASA and Pricedex Partner to Bring Customer e-Matrix Online
Pricedex Software and the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) recently signed an agreement creating an online customer e-commerce matrix for members. Under the agreement, Pricedex will provide its technology and hosting services to the members of the MEMA Information Services Council (MIS Council), a peer council of IT/IS/E-commerce managers of AASA member companies, for a tool to facilitate e-commerce among automotive aftermarket trading partners.
American Honda Selects OEConnection’s Online Technology for its Auto Dealerships
OEConnection LLC is teaming up with American Honda Motor Co. to provide its CollisionLink Internet-based parts ordering and fulfillment solution to Honda and Acura dealerships and their collision shop customers nationwide. American Honda joins 11 other automakers already aligned with OEConnection and delivering advanced parts e-commerce technology that streamlines the collision original equipment parts procurement process.
Panel to Discuss ‘IT/IS and Business Unit: Friends or Foes?’ at MIS Council Fall Conference
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC — A panel of motor vehicle parts manufacturer IT experts will discuss “IT/IS and Business Units: Friends or Foes?” at the MIS Council Fall Conference on Monday, Oct. 15, at the Marco Island Marriott Resort, Marco Island, FL. The conference is slated for Sunday, Oct. 14-Tuesday, Oct. 16. Panelists include Judy
Automotive Distribution Network Releases Network Connect for Windows
MEMPHIS, TN – The Automotive Distribution Network has released a Microsoft Windows version of Network Connect, the association’s distribution management system for jobbers. According to Mike Lambert, president of the Network, Network Connect for Windows includes access to Network-specific all-lines cataloging, parts pictures, interchange, buyer’s guide and manufacturers’ prices on all workstations. “Our premier web-enabled
R. L. Polk & Co.’s Ask the Industry Looks at Technology’s “Next Big Thing”
In honor of the annual Aftermarket eForum taking place today and tomorrow in Chicago, Ask the Industry this week explores the topic of technology. In our recent Executive Interview with Jim Franco, we asked the Autologue Computer Systems CEO, what he thought was ‘the’ new technology today that is doing the most to help make the aftermarket industry more efficient. Franco’s answer: the Internet. Franco wasn’t the only one to sing the praises of the ‘Net. We asked a number of aftermarket professionals working in the technology arena to answer the same question.
OEConnection Officially Opens New Headquarters
By Brian Cruickshank, AAP OEConnection President and CEO Charles Rotuno addresses the open house attendees. RICHFIELD, OH — For its Wednesday evening open house event, OEConnection slightly modified its company motto of “Right Part, Right Place, Right Time” to include “New Place” — a reference to the company’s brand new 50,000-square-foot building in northeastern Ohio.
CARQUEST CIO Will Deliver General Session Talk at 2007 eForum
BETHESDA, MD – Joe Zucchero, senior vice president and chief information officer (CIO) of General Parts International, Inc. (CARQUEST) will provide the final presentation on day two of the 2007 Aftermarket eForum on Tuesday, July 17. With a theme of “eBusiness Innovations Driving Aftermarket Growth,” the 2007 eForum will be held July 16-18 at the
Decker Auto Supply Chooses DST’s TurboParts II
MISSION VIEJO, CA — Decker Auto Supply, an independent full line warehouse in the Fresno, CA, area and a National Pronto Association Member, has completed its implementation of TurboParts II e-commerce parts ordering and sales system developed by DST Inc., an IBM Optimized Business Partner and provider of end-to-end parts supply chain solutions. Decker Auto
AAIA Launches New Commerce Center on Website
BETHESDA, MD — A new and improved members-only e-commerce section is now up and running on the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association’s (AAIA) website. This new section of the site makes it possible for AAIA members to access and update their contact information in AAIA’s comprehensive database, register for meetings online and shop for products in