Purpose
Recognize and encourage innovations in business and process technologies for aftermarket applications
Eligibility
Companies (startup or established) with new software, process, technology or tool that supports any ATC areas of focus, which include:
• Sales & Marketing – BI, CRM, Digital Marketing, Data Analytics, E-commerce, E-tailing, Training, Forecasting
• IT – Network Management, Cybersecurity, EDI, ERP, Web Services, Cloud Computing
• Data Management – PLM, PIM, MDM, Cataloging, Digital Assets
Application Submission Criteria
• Application must be submitted and received by AASA by COB August 8
• Must have been developed and or launched commercially within the last 12 months or will be launched soon
• Must provide benefits directly or indirectly to suppliers (and their channel partners)
• Must be able to present during the ATC Fall Meeting on September 21
New Technology Pitches
• Will be held during ATC Fall Meeting on September 21
• Slide decks in PowerPoint format must be submitted by August 31
• Each “pitch” will be limited to five minutes.
• A panel of two aftermarket suppliers will ask questions following each pitch.
• ATC Fall Meeting attendees (comprised of primarily ATC members) will rate the pitches to determine the ATC Technology Innovation Award winner.
• Companies “pitching” new technologies will not be allowed to vote
Announcement and Full Presentation
• Results from the rating/voting will be announced and communicated to the industry during the AASA Technology Conference (September 25-28)
• All finalists (those presenting at the Fall Meeting) will be referenced in the media release.
• The winning company will be invited to present during the AASA Technology Conference