Tag: Shop Management

AAPEX Accepting Submissions for October Webinar Series

AAPEX will again present its free weekly webinar series in October to cover critical topics impacting the global automotive aftermarket, the organization announced, and is currently accepting submissions for the upcoming series. Proposals for presentations are due by July 15, and may be submitted using the AAPEX Webinar Submission Form. In 2021, the AAPEX October… Continue reading AAPEX Accepting Submissions for October Webinar Series

Technician Apprenticeship Program Expands

Louisville-based Automotive Apprenticeship Group is expanding its technician apprenticeship program into Cincinnati, the organization announced. The program matches auto dealership and truck center operations with area residents pursuing a career in the automotive industry, and recently partnered with several Cincinnati-area dealerships and enrolled several area students, AAG representatives said. The apprenticeship is a two-year program… Continue reading Technician Apprenticeship Program Expands

UTI Adding New Automotive, Skilled Trade Programs

Universal Technical Institute (UTI) is adding 15 new programs in automotive and skilled trades, which include curriculum in robotics and industrial maintenance, to UTI and NASCAR Technical Institute (NTI) branded campuses and initiating efforts to add Auto and Diesel Essentials to the MIAT Canton, Michigan campus, the trade school announced. With the recent acquisition of… Continue reading UTI Adding New Automotive, Skilled Trade Programs

Report: Improved Supply Chain Unlikely in Near Term

A new study from Citi suggests improvements to the global supply chain are unlikely in the near term, and that the pandemic shed light on a far-from-optimized system, according to a Yahoo Finance report. The status of the pandemic is the key, according to Citi’s experts, and an improvement in COVID-19 cases will help to… Continue reading Report: Improved Supply Chain Unlikely in Near Term

J.D. Power Acquires We Predict

J.D. Power has acquired the data and predictive analytics business of We Predict, a UK-based provider of global automobile service and warranty analytics, the company announced. We Predict’s software, which is used by auto manufacturers and suppliers to project future component failures and future warranty claims and costs, will be leveraged by J.D. Power to… Continue reading J.D. Power Acquires We Predict

Shopmonkey Appoints New CTO

Shopmonkey, the cloud-based auto shop management platform, has appointed Jeff Haynie as the company’s new chief technology officer, the company announced. Haynie began working with Shopmonkey in May 2022 to lead innovation and accelerate product development before formally stepping into the role of CTO in June, the company said, and brings 30 years of experience… Continue reading Shopmonkey Appoints New CTO

AAM Group’s Aftermarket Websites Partners with Interactive Garage

The AAM Group’s Aftermarket Websites has partnered with Interactive Garage to provide View on Vehicle integration for its website-building service for local resellers, the organization announced. Available exclusively to customers subscribed at the PRO level, View on Vehicle was created in partnership with Interactive Garage and lets shoppers see what aftermarket accessories will look like… Continue reading AAM Group’s Aftermarket Websites Partners with Interactive Garage

CNBC: New Data Tool Shows World’s Most Congested Ports

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A new data tool from CNBC shows which ports are currently most impacted by congestion, the outlet reported. CNBC created the Supply Chain Heat Map along with 10 maritime and logistics data providers, which shows the scores of challenges facing the global supply chain in real time, and tracks factory capacity, vessel availability, container availability,… Continue reading CNBC: New Data Tool Shows World’s Most Congested Ports