AftermarketMatch.com – a dating service for trading partners
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AftermarketMatch takes the guess work out of identifying which of trading partners are able to exchange ACES and PIES data files, for example. And it lists the EDI and Web Services supported by your suppliers or customers. AftermarketMatch.com even lists the versions of the standards and formats supported. Detailed information is secure and only shared with trading partners who agree to a trusted reciprocal relationship.
“AftermarketMatch.com is like a dating service for electronic trading partners in the aftermarket”, said Scott Luckett, chief information officer for the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA). Automotive retailers and wholesale chains need to understand which of their suppliers support the eCommerce services and data standards widely practiced in the aftermarket. Similarly, suppliers need to see the technical requirements of conducting transactions and exchanging data with their customers. “AftermarketMatch.com allows both trading partners to list their requirements and capabilities and then see a ‘compatibility report’”, said Luckett. “When partners have visibility and can synchronize their IT capabilities, they are able to make informed IT decisions and derive maximum benefit from each eCommerce or data initiative. Like any directory, the value increases as the number of entries and users goes up.”
There is no cost to use AftermarketMatch and it is open to all companies and segments of the aftermarket. To get started complete the registration form at www.aftermarketmatch.com
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About the Author
Scott LuckettScott Luckett
Chief Information Officer, AAIA
Scott Luckett is vice president, industry strategy for GCommerce, Inc. where he has responsibility for industry partnerships and major account development. Previously, Luckett rose through several positions at the Auto Care Association over 17 years and as CIO had responsibility for the Technology Standards Committee, the Telematics Task Force and the National Catalog Managers Association (NCMA). Before Auto Care, Luckett was an executive at a local automotive WD and prior to that was a top sales producer for Triad Systems (now Epicor). Luckett is a recipient of the Northwood University Automotive Aftermarket Management Education Awards and the Northwood Founders Service Award for his contributions to training and education in the Auto Care Industry.
About GCommerce
GCommerce connects over 1,200 suppliers with 600 retailers and wholesalers, exchanging in excess of 2 million transactions monthly. The GCommerce Virtual Inventory Cloud (VIC) is a powerful supply chain visibility solution to support drop ship and special orders. PBEPRO is a repository of rich, PIES-compliant product content for non-application product categories. GCommerce also offers an online web commerce platform, AutosoEZ, and a robust order fulfillment and shipping management application called Fulfillment Master. GCommerce is Driving Digital Commerce. Contact GCommerce at (515) 288-5850 or write to [email protected] to learn more.
