AAIA Association News
Four for the Future: 2012 AAIA Impact Awards
AAIA SmartBrief | May 29, 2012
Nominees are being accepted for the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association Impact Award: Four for the Future, which annually honors four aftermarket professionals, age 40 or younger, who have made remarkable contributions within the aftermarket industry. The award was created in 2010, and is administered by the AAIA Marketing and Communications Committee on behalf of the association. The award is open to anyone aged 40 or younger with relevant professional work experience, of which a minimum of two years must be in the automotive aftermarket. Nominations are due by Friday, Aug. 24, 2012, and honorees will be notified in October. Winners will be selected by the AAIA Marketing and Member Relations Committee, and recommended to the AAIA Executive Committee for final approval. The four Impact Award winners will be recognized during the AAIA Town Hall Breakfast on Wednesday, Oct. 31 at AAPEX in Las Vegas. Nomination forms are available on the AAIA website. A resume or professional biography must accompany the nomination form. Send the nomination form and resume/bio to Jennifer Ortiz, managing director, communications, AAIA, by fax at 301-654-3299 or by e-mail. For more information, call 301-654-6664.
On the Road with Kathleen: It's all about the data
AAIA SmartBrief | May 24, 2012
In the aftermarket industry, the standards that add structure and consistency to our data are called ACES and PIES. Even though they have reached a level of maturity, they continue to grow more capable and comprehensive in response to the constant evolution of our data requirements. Find out more from AAIA president and CEO Kathleen Schmatz, and subscribe today to stay On the Road with Kathleen.
2012 Aftermarket eForum -- Gary Shapiro, Consumer Electronics Association, scheduled to speak
AAIA SmartBrief | May 22, 2012
Gary Shapiro, CEO and president, Consumer Electronics Association, will kick off the 2012 Aftermarket eForum on July 17 and 18 in Chicago with his insights on the convergence of technology and the automotive industry. Shapiro's discussion of consumer electronics and the connected car, and their impact on the future of the automotive industry, will be the first of a dynamic lineup of speakers at this unique innovation and strategy conference, which focuses exclusively on identifying the e-commerce and IT solutions and practices that will increase sales, add to the bottom line and separate winning aftermarket businesses from the competition. The 12th eForum will also feature presentations by Google, UPS, Polk and eBay, along with outstanding breakout sessions and networking opportunities. The Aftermarket eForum embraces tomorrow's technology ... today. Go online to register.
AAIA elects new officers and board of directors
AAIA SmartBrief | May 17, 2012
The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association elected its new officers and board of directors for 2012-13. This board is effective July 1. AAIA's elected officers of the Executive Committee are:
- Chairman, Timothy Lee, Lang Distributing
- Vice Chairman, Richard Jago, Old World Industries Inc.
- Treasurer, Michael Klein, IDQ Holding Inc.
- Secretary, David Scheer, Inland Truck Parts Co.
- Vice President, Cal Wilkins, TASCO
- Vice President, Ira Davis, Multi Parts Supply USA
- Vice President, Lisa Kranc, AutoZone Inc.
- Vice President, John Washbish, Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance
- Past Chairman, Robert Egan, Federal-Mogul Corp.
- Thomas Beer, TKB Consultants
- Michael Broderick, CARQUEST Corp.
- Jim Dykstra, Dykstra Auto Service
- Roger McCollum, N.A. Williams Co.
- John Quirk, VIP Inc.
- Sherri Rains, Blue Magic Inc.
- David Segal, Automotive Supply Associates Inc.
- Michael Swearengin, O’Reilly Auto Parts
- Randal Ward, Automotive Aftermarket Association Southeast
AAIA elects Tim Lee chairman of the board
AAIA SmartBrief | May 17, 2012
The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association elected Tim Lee, Lang Distributing, as chairman of the AAIA Board of Directors for 2012-13 at Spring Leadership Days on May 4 in Scottsdale, Ariz. Lee will replace Chairman Bob Egan of Federal-Mogul on July 1. He remains active in the daily management of Lang's 22 owned/affiliated jobber stores in Illinois and Indiana, under the Bumper to Bumper program banner. Lee has served as treasurer of AAIA and as a governor, treasurer and chairman of AWDA. Lee has been active in the AWDA University and University of the Aftermarket, where he served as vice chancellor. He continues to serve as treasurer emeritus of AWDA.
On the Road with Kathleen: eForum 2.0 -- Be there like never before
AAIA SmartBrief | May 17, 2012
The 2012 Aftermarket eForum returns to the Hyatt Regency O'Hare in Rosemont, Ill., on July 17 and 18. Unlike any aftermarket event you've attended, the all-new eForum is the innovation and strategy conference that is embracing tomorrow’s technology today. Find out more from AAIA President and CEO Kathleen Schmatz and subscribe today to stay On the Road with Kathleen.
"PBES Connect" series provides invaluable information to help PBE distributors maintain competitive edge
AAIA SmartBrief | May 15, 2012
As part of its ongoing "PBES Connect" learning series, the Paint, Body & Equipment Specialists segment of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association gave PBE distributors the opportunity to obtain a competitive advantage with its latest session, "How Will Your Customers Thrive?" The event was attended by 50 industry professionals on April 25 in Oklahoma City. Continuing on the success of the April event, PBES has scheduled the next Connect event for July 17-18 at the Hyatt Regency San Antonio, in conjunction with I-CAR meetings. For more information or to register, e-mail Paul Fiore or call 301-654-6664.
2012 Aftermarket eForum -- agenda available now
AAIA SmartBrief | May 15, 2012
The detailed agenda for the 2012 Aftermarket eForum, July 17 and 18 in Rosemont, Ill., is available online. Registration is open with early-bird rates of $695 for the first member attendee and $595 for additional representatives of the same company through June 15. Great rates of $149 are available at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare. Get online hotel reservations. Keynote presentations from CEA, UPS, Google, Microsoft, eBay and Polk will challenge your thinking and inspire you with innovative ideas. Breakout sessions will explore topics in detail such as mobile marketing, connected vehicle infrastructure, automated procurement, supply chain management, warehouse operations and logistics and much more. Register online.
AAIA Releases Digital Aftermarket Factbook 2013 and Digital Aftermarket Factbook & Lang Annual 2013
AAIA SmartBrief | May 15, 2012
The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association has released its most popular online publications, the Digital Aftermarket Factbook 2013 and the Digital Aftermarket Factbook & Lang Annual 2013. This year's market intelligence resources feature new and enhanced content. AAIA members received a complimentary copy of the Digital Aftermarket Factbook 2013 as a member benefit on Wednesday, May 9, with three guest passes included. While additional copies may be purchased for $200, the non-member price is $500. The Digital Aftermarket Factbook & Lang Annual 2013 is available for $650 to AAIA members and $1,300 for non-members. To order any of these digital publications, contact member services at 301-654-6664 or visit AAIA's website and click "Market Intelligence," then click on the link for a full listing of market research products.
NCMA recognizes excellence in automotive catalogs
AAIA SmartBrief | May 10, 2012
The National Catalog Manager Associations recognized winning submissions in several catalog media with the President's Award for Catalog Excellence at the 39th Annual Knowledge Exchange conference. NCMA recognized the best examples of paper, web and, new this year, mobile cataloging in the automotive aftermarket. The submissions were evaluated on criteria such as design, navigation, content, physical specifications and overall impression. Electronic Data Excellence and the NCMA awards are presented annually as part of the association’s Knowledge Exchange conference. NCMA is a membership segment of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association. Go online to learn more.
April AAIA Industry Indicators Report now available online
AAIA SmartBrief | May 08, 2012
The Industry Indicators Report is a statistical compilation of key economic variables that are released each month by a variety of business and government sources. The monthly Industry Indicators Report is an AAIA member-only benefit. Reports and commentary are posted in the Knowledge Center on the AAIA website and are accessible through AAIA username and password. For questions regarding this report, e-mail Ron Rossi or go online for more information on AAIA membership. If you need assistance with your username and password, contact the AAIA membership department at 301-654-6664.
Still time to register for 2 PBES May events
AAIA SmartBrief | May 01, 2012
Join the Paint, Body and Equipment Specialists segment for its latest webinar, "Leadership and Coaching: How to Motivate and Keep Your Employees," presented by Noah Rickun on Tuesday, May 8, at 11 a.m. EDT. Anyone in, or aspiring to be in, a leadership position, should participate to learn the secrets in bringing out the best in everyone. Register now.
The PBES Spring Conference takes place May 15-17 in Phoenix/Scottsdale. The program, "Break Through to Brilliance: Your Business Your Path" is expected to attract record crowds featuring both industry expert and professional speaker led sessions. Register now.
Aftermarket eForum offers inspiration for your IT innovation
AAIA SmartBrief | May 01, 2012
Registration is open for the Aftermarket eForum, July 17-18, at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Rosemont, Ill. AAIA members can save $200 off the regular conference rate until June 1 and attend eForum for $695. Bring more than one representative from the same company, and your colleagues can register for $595. Aftermarket eForum offers inspiration for your IT and e-business innovations with respected, senior leaders from the worlds of consumer electronics, supply chain and logistics, telematics, cloud computing, global IT management, web marketing and more. The goal of eForum is to help business leaders understand the most successful applications of technology to benefit their strategies for top-line growth and bottom-line efficiency. Keynote presenters and breakout sessions are designed to appeal to manufacturers, suppliers, wholesale and retail distributors, automotive service operators and solution providers in the aftermarket value chain. The most successful business leaders are those who understand and respect the role of technology and e-business in reaching their goals. eForum speaks the language of business about the very latest technical innovations. Get a great rate at the Hyatt Regency and reserve your room at the group rate of $149. Don’t miss this one-of-a kind industry event. Learn more and register today at www.aftermarket.org/eforum.
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