7:15

Continental Breakfast and Networking

Please join us for breakfast and networking immediately preceding the main event.

8:00

Chairman Welcome

AASA Chairman Jeff Brekke, President, Automotive Aftermarket, Gates Corp.

8:15

Turning Insights Into Action: How P&G and Wal-Mart Partnered for Success

How P&G worked with Wal-Mart to grow its business to nearly $10 billion – while increasing margins – and lessons for the aftermarket, Tom Muccio, former Senior Customer Strategy Officer for Proctor & Gamble; Evan Hirsh, Partner, Booz & Co., moderator

9:45

Turning Insights Into Action: Aftermarket Leaders Panel

Discussion panel featuring four aftermarket leaders: Jeff Brekke, President, Automotive Aftermarket, Gates; Jay Burkhart, Senior Vice President, Global Aftermarket, Federal Mogul; Jack Carney, President and CEO of FDP; Kevin Pasqua, Vice President and General Manager, U.S./Canada Power Solutions, JCI; and moderated by Evan Hirsh of Booz & Co.

10:25

Networking Break

Meet with top automotive aftermarket leaders and sponsors.

10:45

Turning Insights Into Action: What We Can Learn from Other Industries

Mike Hanley, Global Automotive Leader for Ernst & Young, will discuss lessons learned from non-automotive manufacturers on managing retail presence. You'll learn what others are doing to drive improvement in their supply chains and in-store product presence. Mike will also highlight key considerations you should be thinking about to stay ahead.

11:10

Leveraging the Know Your Parts® Campaign to a Win-Win

Jack Vollbrecht, Senior Vice President, Business Development, Remy International Inc., and member of the AASA Marketing Executives Council

11:20

Panel Discussion: What Service Professionals Want Manufacturers to Know

Moderated by Sue LaRue, Chief Strategist, The Insight Scout, and featuring the following service professionals and shop owners: Mike Charewicz, Accurate Auto Clinic; John Vallely, Owner / Technician, McLean Auto Repair; Betty Jo Young, Co-Owner, Young’s Automotive Center, Chairperson, ASA Mechanical Division Parts Quality Subcommittee

12:10

Networking Luncheon

Attendees are invited to attend a networking luncheon.

1:20

What in Washington Should Keep You Up at Night

How potential 2012 election results could affect manufacturing and the aftermarket, Ann Wilson, Senior Vice President, AASA Government Affairs

1:50

Dr. Erik Hurst’s Update on the Global Economy

Dr. Erik Hurst, Professor of Economics, University of Chicago, will deliver his update on the global economy.

2:40

You Want To Pay When? Extended Terms in the Automotive Aftermarket

Opening a dialogue on extended terms in the aftermarket; identified by several aftermarket leaders as the biggest issue currently facing aftermarket suppliers. Bob McKenna, MEMA President and CEO, will share his 35-plus years of experience at NAPA, as one of the industry’s largest buyers; and Paul McCarthy, AASA Vice President, Industry Analysis, Planning, and Member Services will present this engaging topic.

3:10

Networking Break

Meet with top automotive aftermarket leaders and sponsors.

3:30

OptiCat: Enhancing Supplier Value

OptiCat’s progress and value proposition to channel partners with Michael Cardone III, President, CARDONE Industries.

3:55

Effective Analytics for Demand Driven Strategies

Nicholas Jacquez, Director of Market Science for Affinia Group, will discuss approaches to using a variety of data – economic, VIO, inventory, POS and consumer – to predict customer needs and market demands.

4:25

Customer Spotlight: A Unique Perspective - CARQUEST

The channel partner’s perspective on the aftermarket, supplier relations and successful suppliers in the future with Mike Broderick, President and Craig Barnes, Senior Vice President of Merchandising, CARQUEST U.S.

5:10

Closing Remarks

Recap and conclusion of the day’s activities with Steve Handschuh, President and COO, AASA.

5:30

Networking Reception

Attendees are invited to debrief with top automotive aftermarket leaders, sponsors and colleagues.