Setting a new standard: Data’s heavy-duty aftermarket impact
Data drives decisions, and the only thing worse than not having data is having the wrong data. That’s especially true in the heavy-duty aftermarket where nomenclature for parts, components and quantities (to name a few) can vary wildly. It’s confusing, inefficient and worst of all—costly. Consider the quantity terminology when placing a parts order. “Some
HDDA: Heavy Duty announces product data standards
HDDA: Heavy Duty rolled out its long-anticipated data standards solution for the heavy duty aftermarket at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW). The data standards are offered as a new expansion of the Product Information Exchange Standard (PIES) and provides nearly two dozen product categories in Heavy Duty data through the Auto Care Vehicle Information Portal
HDDA: Heavy Duty unveils new strategic plan
HDDA: Heavy Duty, a community of the Auto Care Association, has unveiled its new strategic plan. Prompted by industry evolution, HDDA’s advisory board—which consists of leaders of aftermarket companies such as Vipar Heavy Duty, Erie DriveTrain, FleetPride, SKF and more—defined their challenges in the marketplace and outlined what support the industry needs to fuel the
Independent study shows opportunity for heavy-duty parts data ‘superset’
HDDA: Heavy Duty, the community of the Auto Care Association that is dedicated to the advancement of the heavy-duty aftermarket, has sponsored a study conducted by Pricedex Software on the feasibility of developing product information standards for heavy duty vehicles. The study, which included participation from HD experts from all facets of the industry, indicates
