Initiatives
MTC initiatives support member efforts to improve internal IT processes, streamline e-commerce processes with customers and identify best-practice methodologies for managing IT and IS departments. These include:
Aftermarket E-commerce Directory
2009 Webinar Series on Data Management
MTC Aftermarket E-commerce Directory
Aftermarket suppliers are bombarded with multiple initiatives from the customer base to conduct e-commmerce, which includes EDI networks, EDI translation and specific e-commerce applications. The MTC's Aftermarket E-commerce Directory is a spreadsheet of these initiatives as required by dozens of top customers and managed/implemented by third party service providers. The Directory is in the final stages of build-out and will be posted for MTC manufacturer members by the end of the second quarter 2010.
2009 Webinar Series on Data Management
The Council partnered with two leading data management solutions providers to deliver practical information on managing data across a supplier's enterprise and with trading partners. Pricedex Software (Data Governance Across the Enterprise) and Edgenet (Data Management ROI)
IT Outsourcing Trends
The MTC partnered with ABeam Consulting, a Council affiliate member, to identify the current trends in IT Outsourcing and how members should utilize this information within their operations. Are aftermarket supplies increasing or decreasing their outsource spend during the current economic environment? ABeam facilitated a focus group of members, facilitated discussions during the 2008 Fall Conference, conducted a quantitative survey and currently is conducting qualitative interviews. An AASA Special Report was published in 2009 with the results of this research.
Customer E-commerce Matrix
The MTC Customer E-commerce Matrix is an online tool that enables members to identify the e-commerce standards and technologies required by all major aftermarket customers (data receivers). It includes product information (PIES), catalog (AAIA legacy and ACES), Web Services (IPO), EDI and delivery method information. Manufacturers can obtain the requirements of their top customers or prospects and can view versions, fields, documents and sunset dates. Adoption levels of standards and specific fields are also included.
MIS Council members have free access to the Matrix, while other suppliers can subscribe for an annual fee. Click here to learn more about and to access the Matrix.
Internal Data Management
Aftermarket and heavy duty parts suppliers are challenged to synchronize e-commerce data with customers, but they can simplify the process by first developing better internal data management (IDM) practices. The MIS Council’s IDM Program provides information to help suppliers identify best practices for implementing and sustaining a strategic effort to get their internal data in order. Successful IDM helps executives make better real-time business decisions, reduce costs associated with redundant and erroneous data management and improve e-commerce relations with customers. Following are the major elements of the program:
- Webinar hosted by Illumaware and Pricedex
- Survey conducted by Catevo
- Automotive Aftermarket Internal Data Management Special Report
GCommerce created super specifications for common EDI documents to simplify the management of various formats for multiple trading partners.
4010 810v1.4
4010 850v1.4
4010 856v1.4
4010 997v1.4
EDI
The former MIS Council X.12 Committee developed automotive aftermarket EDI guidelines that are based on ASC X.12 standards. These are available for use at no cost.
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810 Invoice
850 Purchase Order
852 Product Activity Data
855 Purchase Order Acknowledgment
856 Ship Notice/manifest
857 Shipment and Billing Notice
997 Functional Acknowledgment
ASC X12 Comparison to EDIFACT
MEMA ASC X12 Committee Meeting in St. Pete, Fla.
EDI FAQ GLOSSARY
MEMA MISC ASC X12 Meeting in Indy
850 Purchase Order - 3030 vs 4010 Change Document
APAA 832 Implementation Guidelines for Electronic Cataloging
ISA/IEA GS/GE General Info
832e Price/Sales Catalog
MEMA XML EDI Guidelines
Issued jointly by: MEMA Information Services Council's ASC X.12 Committee, AWDA Information and Automation Technology Committee, Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association, CFS Electronic Commerce Task Force
Bar Code Guidelines
AWDA Bar Code Guidelines