MAHLE Clevite Sets the Bar - Announces Implementation of Pricedex PIM Solution for North American Operations

MAHLE Clevite and Pricedex Software, Inc., today announced that MAHLE Clevite Inc. will implement the complete Pricedex Product Information Management (PIM) system to serve its customers in the North American and international markets.

"We have been listening to our customers in the marketplace, and to the urging of our industry associations to embrace industry standards and improve our internal data management processes to ensure the speed to market of accurate and complete product information," said Jesse Jones, head of marketing for MAHLE Clevite and 25-year veteran of the aftermarket.

"We have listened, and so have our new owners. Our decision to select Pricedex was quite easy, actually. We wanted a leading technology solution that would handle both our existing light-vehicle and heavy-duty parts portfolios - including managing pricing. With the additional challenge of merging MAHLE Clevite's diverse product lines, we needed the added flexibility the Pricedex system could offer."
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PIM Systems Ease Corporate Transitions, Provide Crucial Bridge to Customer Retention and Satisfaction

With the relentless pressure of globalization driving down prices and exposing over-capacity and cost problems in the automotive industry worldwide, experts see increasing consolidation in the sector through bankruptcies, and mergers and acquisitions.

In fact, a recent study by KPMG showed that over the next five years, automotive executives around the world anticipate increased restructuring in the industry. And the reasons for this consolidation are clearly structural and material-cost reduction, as well as desired revenue growth through new business opportunities.
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Effective PIM Practices Help Aftermarket Companies Meet Industry Standards

The 5th anniversary of the AAIA ACES (AAIA Catalog Enhanced Standard) was celebrated at a recent industry association meeting.

Yes, industry standards for the exchange of product information have been with us for half a decade now, and the industry is finally starting to see signs of traction, with manufacturers and resellers, alike, announcing their adoption and use. The following article provides a quick overview of what the standards mean and how to leverage their use to reduce cost and speed time-to-market.
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"Four Pillars of PIM" White Paper Now Available - Free

For several years, aftermarket organizations and executives have been discussing the advantages of Product Information Management (PIM) and the benefits that could accrue to value chain participants if such a system was adopted, including the ability to comply with Industry Data Standards.

In the meantime, a number of companies have developed 'point solutions' or relatively limited systems they are calling 'PIM solutions', and are offering them to aftermarket companies.

To help industry executives and their personnel understand the depth and breadth of a comprehensive Product Information Management system, Pricedex has developed a comprehensive but easy-to-read whitepaper that explains what you need to know about all "four pillars of PIM" when considering such a solution.
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