Internet AutoParts’ Thompson to join eBay at 
AWDA executive briefing


The Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA), in partnership with the University of the Aftermarket, has added another key presentation to AWDA’s exclusive Executive Briefing on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 3:45 p.m. to 5:10 p.m. in Las Vegas, Nev. The briefing will focus on The Aftermarket’s E-tailing Challenges and Opportunities.

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Scott D. Thompson, president, Internet AutoParts, Inc. (IAP), will join Anson Tse, eBay Motors, as a key presenter at this high-level session. IAP, a division of Epicor Software Corp., is currently the automotive aftermarket’s largest (by users and volume) business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce parts sourcing solution for automotive service professionals.

Thompson will discuss how leading replacement parts distributors, retailers and program distribution organizations have successfully established and managed e-commerce connectivity with service dealers. He will also offer his outlook on how the online B2B marketplace can help parts providers establish profitable relationships with a variety of new customers, including vehicle dealerships.



Tse, head of eBay Motors’ Parts and Accessories (P&A) operations, will follow with a detailed look at the demographics of online buyers. He will also discuss eBay’s perspective on future opportunities for traditional parts sellers engaged in on-line commerce. Registration is free for all AWDA conference registrants, and $50 for all other aftermarket professionals. Seminar attendees will receive 0.2 continuing education units (CEUs) toward their Automotive Aftermarket Professional (AAP) or Master Automotive Aftermarket Professional (MAAP) certificates from the University of the Aftermarket. For additional information about this seminar, contact AWDA at 301-654-6664.

About AWDA

The Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA) was founded in 1947 and joined forces with AAIA in 2004. It is the oldest organized group of warehouse distributors and their respective suppliers of parts, accessories tools and other supplies for the automotive aftermarket. AWDA membership consists of approximately 250 warehouse distributors and more than 300 manufacturers, as well as jobbers, affiliates, marketing associations, manufacturer representatives and other companies that support traditional distribution of vehicle parts. The 600-plus members collectively represent many hundreds of facilities and thousands of employees.

About AAIA

AAIA is a Bethesda, Md.-based association whose more than 23,000 members and affiliates manufacture, distribute and sell motor vehicle parts, accessories, service, tools, equipment, materials and supplies. Through its membership, AAIA represents more than 100,000 repair shops, parts stores and distribution outlets.