AASP Denounces State Farm’s New Parts Procurement Program
National association calls it an “unprecedented and uninvited intrusion into the business of collision repair.”
CREW Webinar to Spotlight Technology for Alternative Parts Procurement
The Collision Repair Executive Webcast (CREW) announced that representatives from APU Solutions will be the guest for its next Webinar on Thursday, Dec. 3, at 11a.m. PST. CREW’s guest will provide insights into trends, the current situation, future vision and opportunities related to “Emerging Technology Solutions for Alternative Parts Procurement.” Charles Lukens, APU Solutions CEO
OE Parts Procurement Topic of Next CREW Webcast
The Collision Repair Executive Webcast (CREW) has announced that the guests for the Thursday, Sept. 24, session will be representatives of OE Connection, American Honda and Chrysler. CREW’s guests will provide insights into trends, the current situation, future vision and opportunities related to auto manufacturer parts programs as a competitive alternative to non-OE parts. The
An Ode to the Parts Cart: The Deceivingly Simple Solution to Optimizing Shop Productivity
By Tony Ashmore and Brian O’Reilly When it comes to managing your shop, in a perfect world there’s an organized, universal system. A system where every disassembled part is accounted for and stays perfectly intact, and where new parts are not misplaced, allowing every project to finish on time. Realistically though, we’re all human and
Tractable, PartsTrader Launch Strategic Partnership
The groundbreaking collaboration will enable insurers to automate and optimize the review of subrogation claims to ensure repair costs are both accurate and fair.
Toyota Motor North America Selects CCC Parts Technology
CCC announced that Toyota Motor North America will use CCC Promote to support Toyota and Lexus dealers across the U.S. in their parts marketing efforts.
CARSTAR, Original One Parts Recognize Outstanding Parts Managers
CARSTAR has recognized five parts procurement team members at four CARSTAR locations across the U.S. through a promotion sponsored by Original One Parts.
Original One Parts Acquires PartCycle Technologies
PartCycle Technologies, LLC is an e-commerce marketplace for quality recycled OEM auto parts.
Original One Parts Adds to Management Team
Original One Parts announced that industry veteran Brad Willen has joined their senior management team as executive vice president.
Mitsubishi Selects CollisionLink from OEC for Parts Sourcing and Fulfillment
OEConnection LLC (OEC) announced it will provide Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) with CollisionLink, with MMNA naming the program: “Mitsubishi Ultra Conquest Program.”