Auto Care Association Launches New ‘PIES™ for Heavy Duty’ Online Course
July 31, 2024
By Zoi Holloway
By Zoi Holloway
Equipping the Heavy Duty Industry with Standardized Product Information
BETHESDA, Md. – July 31, 2024 – The Auto Care Association is proud to announce the
release of its newest online course, "PIES™ for Heavy Duty," as part of its expanding data standards e-learning series on the Auto Care Academy platform. This interactive, self-paced course is designed to educate professionals in the heavy duty aftermarket on how to leverage the Product Information Exchange Standard (PIES™) to streamline operations and improve communication with trading partners.
The PIES™ for Heavy Duty course offers participants a comprehensive understanding of the cataloging process and how to effectively use PIES™ to ensure consistent and efficient communication within the heavy duty sector. By completing this course, professionals will learn how to:
Eliminate redundant communication and distribution efforts;
Achieve significant time and cost savings;
Reduce supply chain expenses;
Accelerate product introduction and speed to market; and
Contribute to increased sales, improved operational efficiencies, and reduced returns.
"This course is a game changer for the heavy duty industry," said Jonathan Larsen, vice president, digital products and standards technology, Auto Care Association. "Whether you're a new cataloger, an experienced content professional, or someone looking to better understand the technical language of our industry, ‘PIES™ for Heavy Duty’ offers invaluable insights and skills."
The importance of adopting the PIES™ standard in the heavy duty industry cannot be overstated. Leading organizations such as FleetPride, HDA Truck Pride, and VIPAR Heavy Duty have united in calling for all suppliers servicing the heavy duty industry to adopt the PIES™ standard, citing its critical importance to the sector's efficiency and growth.
The “PIES™ for Heavy Duty” course is now available on the Auto Care Association's e-learning platform, Auto Care Academy. Successful completion of the course earns 0.2 CEUs towards an ACP, AAP or MAAP from Northwood University.
For more information about this course and upcoming Auto Care Academy classes in the Data Standards series, visit academy.autocare.org.
BETHESDA, Md. – July 31, 2024 – The Auto Care Association is proud to announce the
release of its newest online course, "PIES™ for Heavy Duty," as part of its expanding data standards e-learning series on the Auto Care Academy platform. This interactive, self-paced course is designed to educate professionals in the heavy duty aftermarket on how to leverage the Product Information Exchange Standard (PIES™) to streamline operations and improve communication with trading partners. The PIES™ for Heavy Duty course offers participants a comprehensive understanding of the cataloging process and how to effectively use PIES™ to ensure consistent and efficient communication within the heavy duty sector. By completing this course, professionals will learn how to:
"This course is a game changer for the heavy duty industry," said Jonathan Larsen, vice president, digital products and standards technology, Auto Care Association. "Whether you're a new cataloger, an experienced content professional, or someone looking to better understand the technical language of our industry, ‘PIES™ for Heavy Duty’ offers invaluable insights and skills."
The importance of adopting the PIES™ standard in the heavy duty industry cannot be overstated. Leading organizations such as FleetPride, HDA Truck Pride, and VIPAR Heavy Duty have united in calling for all suppliers servicing the heavy duty industry to adopt the PIES™ standard, citing its critical importance to the sector's efficiency and growth.
The “PIES™ for Heavy Duty” course is now available on the Auto Care Association's e-learning platform, Auto Care Academy. Successful completion of the course earns 0.2 CEUs towards an ACP, AAP or MAAP from Northwood University.
For more information about this course and upcoming Auto Care Academy classes in the Data Standards series, visit academy.autocare.org.