Survey: Aftermarket IT spending increased significantly in 2012, at faster pace than other manufacturers
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“The results indicate that the primary business driver of the increased aftermarket IT spending is meeting customer needs and integrating with customers,” notes Steve Handschuh, president and COO of AASA. “The aftermarket also is ahead of the curve in comparison with other industries in terms of both use and perceived value from cloud computing.”
“The ATC survey results further show that e-commerce and e-tailing growth is contributing to significant changes in aftermarket IT,” adds Paul McCarthy, AASA vice president of industry analysis, planning and member services. McCarthy will present the key findings, including 2013’s major IT trends and how IT can contribute to a competitive advantage in the aftermarket at the upcoming ATC Fall Conference. The conference is slated for Sunday, Oct. 14, through Tuesday, Oct. 16, in Marco Island, Fla.
“The ATC conference agenda this year includes some of the top technology professionals in the industry, including Brent Windom, senior vice president, sales and marketing USA, Uni-Select, and Bryan Murphy, managing director of WHI Solutions and senior director of eBay,” says Chris Gardner, AASA vice president. “The conference is designed for professionals working at automotive aftermarket suppliers responsible for their company’s customer service, business support, e-commerce, information services, cataloging, forecasting, supply chain, EDI, IT/IS and Web services.”
The ATC Fall Conference 2012 is focused on the theme: “Intersection of Business & Technology.”
Other confirmed speakers and presentations at the ATC Fall Conference include:
- Keynote Address: “The Convergence of Business & Technology,” Bill Long, AASA executive vice president
- Heavy Duty Breakout Session:
“State of EDI in the Heavy Duty Market,” Bill Burns, chief operating officer, HDA TruckPride
“Leveraging VMRS Codes to Streamline Communications and Increase Parts Sales,” Dave Reed, Arsenault Associates
“Understanding Commercial Vehicle Configurations: It's not Make/Model/Year.” Michele Calbi , vice president strategic initiatives, Navistar Truck Group
- Automotive Breakout Session:
“Global Vehicle Platforms: The Need for Global Data,” David Winter, vice president, sales & marketing, TecDoc
“Channel Visibility: Accessing and Utilizing POS Data,” Rod Bayless, director of industry solutions, Epicor Software Corp.
“Connecting with the Technician,” Stephen Sigg, e-business manager, ACDelco
- “Aftermarket Match: Complete Visibility of Trading Partner Data Requirements & Capabilities,” Chris Gardner, vice president, AASA, and Scott Luckett, CIO, the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA)
- “Content is the New King!,” David P. Ortega, O'Reilly and Tim Martin, K&N Engineering
- “Mobile Devices & Apps Panel: Opportunities & Pitfalls,” moderated by Brent Berman, e-business and content leader, Federal-Mogul
- “Make the CEO Happy: Harmonizing IT & Marketing,” Jeff Peake, Abundance Analytics, and Hubert Sawyers, MontAd
- “IPO Success Stories,” Manufacturer: Kevin Pentecost, Standard Motor Products; Channel Partner: Steve Gould, Auto-Wares
- Manufacturer-only Sessions: Automotive and heavy duty suppliers discuss topics and issues addressed during the conference in separate, concurrent sessions
For more information on the Conference agenda, click here.
Pricedex Software is the premier sponsor of the ATC Fall Conference; Polk is the welcome reception sponsor; and Experian Automotive is the luncheon sponsor. Elite sponsors to date are: ANX, Corcentric, Datalliance/HDX, Epicor, GCommerce, Infor, InterTrade, MAM Software, Nu-Way Automotive, OptiCat, ShowMeTheParts.com, SRS Insight, TecDoc, TerraSeer and WHI.
About the ATC
The ATC is a peer group of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA). It serves as a medium for industry interaction, education and idea exchange regarding matters of common interest to information technology (IT) and e-commerce professionals in the automotive aftermarket industry. ATC provides industry leadership and information through semi-annual conferences, committee activities, monthly newsletters and IT education.
About AASA
AASA (www.aftermarketsuppliers.org) exclusively serves manufacturers of aftermarket components, tools and equipment, and related products. It is a recognized industry change agent – promoting a collaborative industry environment, providing a forum to address issues and serving as a valued resource for members. AASA is an affiliate of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA). “AASA, The Voice for the Automotive Aftermarket Supplier Industry”
