Risley details the association’s regional training events that are kicking off today, provides an update on this summer’s NACE | CARS, and discusses parts procurement legislation pending in Michigan. Earlier this year, the Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced that it would hold a series of regional training events around the U.S. in 2016. The events […]
Axalta Completes ProfitNet Interface with PartsTrader
Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA) completed a certified interface with PartsTrader for electronic parts procurement. The new ProfitNet Collision Shop Management System (CSMS) interface is a two-way electronic interface between ProfitNet and PartsTrader that helps eliminate redundant tasks between the two systems. Key information needed for parts procurement and order status can now seamlessly be transferred […]
Hearing Held for Michigan Bill to Ban Insurer-Mandated Procurement Processes
Proponents and opponents of pending legislation that would restrict an insurer’s ability to mandate specific collision repair procurement processes had a chance to outline their positions before the Michigan Senate Committee on Insurance. The Michigan Senate Committee on Insurance held a hearing Wednesday, December 2 on Senate Bill 430 (SB430) that proposes to restrict an […]