BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 22, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The
Auto Care Association announced today that Epicor Software
Corporation will be title sponsor of the 2017 Automotive Warehouse
Distributors Association (AWDA) Business and Education Conference,
October 28-30, 2017, at the Venetian
Resort and Casino in Las Vegas,
Nev.
Epicor, a leading provider of technology solutions developed
specifically for motor vehicle parts and service businesses, is the
first title sponsor in the 70-year history of the conference.
"We are proud to step forward in support of this critical annual
event for the parts distribution community and leading industry
suppliers," said Scott Thompson,
vice president, automotive, analytics and content, Epicor. "The
AWDA conference has a long and impressive history, but it has
perhaps never been more important than in today's extraordinarily
dynamic business environment, where channel partners must carefully
align their resources and strategies to meet their growth
objectives."
Epicor's investment in the conference corresponds with
aggressive expansion of its industry data analytics capabilities
for automotive parts and service businesses. The company is the
leading provider of data warehouse services and related business
and industry analytics for suppliers, program groups, warehouse
distributors and service chains. Epicor is also an industry leader
in software platforms, eCatalog content and eCommerce
solutions.
"Epicor is a longtime partner to our members and the entire auto
care industry, and we are very pleased to be able to rely on their
support in making this year's conference our best yet," said
Larry Northup, AAP, executive
director of AWDA and senior director of community engagement for
the Auto Care Association.
The annual AWDA Business and Education Conference hosts more
than 2,000 individual one-on-one meetings scheduled during two
days, and represents the auto care industry's single, most
efficient venue for warehouse distributors and their suppliers to
conduct real business.
To learn more about the 2017 conference, please visit
www.autocare.org/awdaconference.
About Epicor Software Corporation
Epicor Software Corporation drives business growth. We provide
flexible, industry-specific software designed around the needs of
our manufacturing, distribution, retail, and service industry
customers. More than 40 years of experience with our customers'
unique business processes and operational requirements are built
into every solution―in the cloud or on premises. With this deep
understanding of your industry, Epicor solutions manage complexity,
increase efficiency, and free up resources so you can focus on
growth. For more information, connect with Epicor or visit
www.epicor.com.
About AWDA
AWDA is the oldest organized group of warehouse distributors for
the motor vehicle aftermarket, along with their respective
suppliers of parts, accessories and other supplies. Through
networking and educational programs, market research and
communication tools, legislative and regulatory support, consumer
education and much more, AWDA's goals are centered on member
growth.
About the Auto Care Industry
Based in Bethesda, Md., the
Auto Care Association has nearly 3,000 member companies that
represent some 150,000 automotive businesses that manufacture,
distribute and sell motor vehicle parts, accessories, tools,
equipment, materials and supplies, and perform vehicle service and
repair. Visit www.autocare.org.
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SOURCE Auto Care Association