A spirited discussion of emerging business models in the aftermarket supply chain and the changing roles suppliers will be the focus of a featured panel discussion at the 2016 Vision Conference, presented by the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA). The conference is scheduled for April 5-7 at the Loews Chicago O’Hare Hotel in Rosemont, Illinois.
The aftermarket supply chain conversation, called “New Business Models: Connecting Drivers, Vehicles, Shops and the Traditional Independent Aftermarket,” will be moderated by AASA Vice President Chris Gardner. Some panelists include Rob Infantino, CEO of Openly, and Peter Yorke, CEO and co-founder of Voyomotive.
“Chris, Rob, Peter and other panelists will examine technologies and business models that connect motorists with their vehicles and the aftermarket supply chain,” said Bill Long, president and chief operating officer of AASA. “Consumers know much more about their vehicle’s health than ever and can compare repair facilities, schedule service jobs and even pay for service jobs through mobile apps.”
“Our panelists bring unique perspectives to the Vision dialogue,” Gardner said. “Voyomotive is developing advanced Internet of Things (IOT) systems for automobiles and trucks. At Openbay, Rob directs operations for car repair in the connected world by delivering repair quotes from shops nearby, combined with an easy-to-use platform to schedule and pay for service.”
The 2016 AASA Vision Conference opens with a Networking Reception on Tuesday, April 5 with leading members of the Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA), according to AASA.
Other confirmed speakers for the event include:
- Greg Johnson, executive vice president—supply chain, O’Reilly Auto Parts
- Gary Silberg, partner, national industry leader automotive, KPMG LLP
- Bret D. Jordan, CFA, managing director—research analyst, Jefferies LLC
- Bill Long, president and COO, AASA
- Donny Seyfer, chairman, Automotive Service Association (ASA)
- Nat Beuse, associate administrator vehicle safety research, NHTSA
- Mark Saxonberg, manager, Advanced Fuel Vehicles & Environment, Toyota USA, Inc.
- Xavier Mosquet, senior partner and automotive practice Americas leader, Boston Consulting Group
- Jason Schenker, CFP, ERP, CVA, president, Prestige Economics
- Ann Wilson, senior vice president of government affairs, MEMA
Vision presentations and panel discussions will include:
- Shaping Our Industry: 100-Year Partnership
- New Vehicle Technology: Where We Are Headed
- From D.C. to Silicon Valley
- DMCA, Cybersecurity & Telematics: Threats to the Independent Aftermarket?
- Stopping the Onslaught: IAM Anti-Counterfeiting Strategies
- What’s in Store for Our Industry
- A Third Party View of the Independent Aftermarket
- Leadership and Perspective: POV from Supplier Executives
- Delivering Unmatched Growth and Performance
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