Aftermarket eForum Early Bird Registration Deadline Extended
The early bird registration deadline for the 2006 Aftermarket eForum has been extended until Friday, June 16. The early-bird registration fee for AAIA, AIA of Canada, AWDA, MEMA and SEMA members is $695 and $895 for non-member firms. The 2006 Aftermarket eForum will be held July 17-19, at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Chicago. This year’s event will include two half-day sessions and one full day of speaker and panel presentations. It will also feature table-top exhibits from the industry’s leading providers of e-commerce and supply chain solutions.
Automotive Supply Associates Selects Activant Vision Distribution Management System
Automotive Supply Associates (ASA), New England-based automotive parts distributor has selected the Activant Vision distribution management system to enhance its operational efficiency and service levels. ASA, based in Concord, N.H., has begun installation of the new system as a comprehensive replacement for its legacy distribution management and store platforms. ASA owns and operates 36 stores under the Parts Plus and Sanel Auto Parts banners and is affiliated with the Heavy Duty America truck parts group.
New Website Launched for Aftermarket eForum
Recognizing the growing importance of the Aftermarket eForum as a must-attend event for those seeking to understand and conduct e-business in the vehicle aftermarket, a stand-alone website for the conference recently made its debut at www.aftermarketeforum.com .
Executive Interview with Peter Culley, Vice President Aftermarket for PBR International Limited
Peter Culley, vice president aftermarket for PBR International Limited, has devoted his entire working life to the automotive brakes industry. With a background in mechanical engineering and extensive experience in global automotive markets, including a 25 year association with the North American market, Culley has been instrumental in orchestrating PBR’s global aftermarket expansion.
Registration for Aftermarket eForum 2006 is Now Available
Registration for the 2006 Aftermarket eForum is now available at the conference’s Web site, www.aftermarketeforum.com . Scheduled for July17-19 at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Chicago, the Aftermarket eForum is produced by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA), in conjunction with Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada, Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA), Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) and Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA).
PARTnerShip Network Announces New Technical Support Offering
The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) announced that PARTnerShip Network software will now be supported by GCommerce. PARTnerShip Network is a peer-to-peer software solution, developed by a group of aftermarket companies and administered exclusively by AAIA. It enables business partners to conduct secure and reliable e-commerce communications over the Internet without any value added network (VAN) or kilo-character charges. GCommerce is a provider of supply chain connectivity solutions for goods and services industries.
Aftermarket eForum Announces Speaker Lineup
With the entrance of several e-commerce retailers to the automotive aftermarket, what impact will they have upon the industry? Steve Frazier, vice president of U.S. category management for Amazon Services, Inc., will give his perspective on the subject when he addresses the 2006 Aftermarket eForum. This year’s event is scheduled from July17-19 at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Chicago. Other speakers already confirmed, include Steven Liao of MechanicNet and Dr. Mitch Javidi of Digiton.
Eaton Names William Blausey Vice President, Chief Information Officer
Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corp. announced that William Blausey Jr. has been named vice president and chief information officer. Blausey will report to Richard Fearon, executive vice president, chief financial and planning officer. Blausey had been vice president, information technology for Eaton’s Fluid Power business since 2001. His career at Eaton spans 20 years.
Corcentric Provides Supplier and Order Management Tools to Pronto
E-commerce solutions provider Corcentric announced this week that it has expanded its relationship with National Pronto Association. Corcentric will now provide Pronto with supplier management and order management tools. These electronic tools will enable Pronto to strengthen supplier relationships by providing order information that was previously unavailable.
Dates Set for 2006 Aftermarket eForum in Chicago
With three distinct educational segments, the 2006 Aftermarket eForum promises to be another blockbuster event. Scheduled to take place July 17-19 at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Chicago, the 2006 eForum is designed to appeal to executives and decision makers as well as IT and e-business managers from all segments and functions of the industry. The show provides an educational and business development symposium dedicated to e-commerce and supply chain technology solutions in the vehicle aftermarket.