SEMA News—April 2013

INDUSTRY NEWS 

SEMA Data Co-op Launches Production System; Enables Members to Manage Their Data

	The newly launched Product Information Management System (PIMS) enables suppliers to maintain total control of their data while meeting the specific data needs of each receiver.

The SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) has launched its live production system, and the 300 participating companies are now migrating data into the newly developed Product Information Management System (PIMS). Since the Co-op began its beta test phase in April 2012, 170 suppliers and 130 receivers have joined the program.

“The program launch brings to bear the most thorough and accurate data-management system the industry has seen, enabling suppliers to maintain total control of their data while meeting each receiver’s specific data needs,” said Bob Castle, vice president of e-business and information technology for the SDC.

The SDC’s full-featured solution includes comprehensive data validation tools, unlimited secure storage and an easy-to-use web interface for supplier members to manage their product data. Additionally, data receivers can get exports formatted specifically to their requirements and can manage delivery of data through a versatile scheduling tool.

The SDC encourages all suppliers and receivers to join the Co-op and experience the expert help desk services and state-of-the-art technology. There are no setup fees and no costs to sign up. Membership fees don’t begin until data is flowing.

“It’s been a challenging project to build this technology, but we have a great product that we will continue to enhance with ongoing development,” said Jon Wyly, CEO of the SDC. “We have the best data experts available making it all happen.”

The SEMA Data Co-op is an industry-owned and operated project designed to bring full product data-management capabilities to participating suppliers at the lowest possible cost. Features include a secure, centralized data repository based on industry standards, extensive on-boarding tools, expert live training and technical assistance, and unlimited standard or fully customized data exports. To learn more about the program, visit the SEMA Data Co-op  or contact Jim Graven.

 

SEMA News—April 2013

INDUSTRY NEWS

SEMA Classifieds: Simplify Your Search for Industry Talent

	The SEMA.org Automotive Classifieds section is a great way to engage the automotive trade community to announce a job opening or look for new talent.

Reach out to the industry at large and build awareness for job openings and business opportunities through the Automotive Classifieds section on www.SEMA.org.

Available to members free of charge, the section is ideal for engaging automotive trade professionals and companies to call attention to new job openings, equipment for sale, potential partnerships, internships offered and more. Looking for qualified individuals to fill an opening at your business?

The Automotive Classifieds section also includes postings from industry professionals seeking new jobs and opportunities.

In addition to being one of the most-visited sections on www.SEMA.org, the majority of the submissions under “Positions Available” are included each week in SEMA eNews, and the entire classified section can be accessed from SEMA eNews with one click.

To post a classified ad, members must first create an account on SEMA.org, which requires a login and password.

For assistance creating an account or to have your password reset, e-mail member@SEMA.org or call SEMA’s customer service line at 909-610-2030.

The SEMA.org Automotive Classifieds section is a great way to engage the automotive trade community to announce a job opening or look for new talent.

 

SEMA News—April 2013

INDUSTRY NEWS

SEMA Classifieds: Simplify Your Search for Industry Talent

	The SEMA.org Automotive Classifieds section is a great way to engage the automotive trade community to announce a job opening or look for new talent.

Reach out to the industry at large and build awareness for job openings and business opportunities through the Automotive Classifieds section on www.SEMA.org.

Available to members free of charge, the section is ideal for engaging automotive trade professionals and companies to call attention to new job openings, equipment for sale, potential partnerships, internships offered and more. Looking for qualified individuals to fill an opening at your business?

The Automotive Classifieds section also includes postings from industry professionals seeking new jobs and opportunities.

In addition to being one of the most-visited sections on www.SEMA.org, the majority of the submissions under “Positions Available” are included each week in SEMA eNews, and the entire classified section can be accessed from SEMA eNews with one click.

To post a classified ad, members must first create an account on SEMA.org, which requires a login and password.

For assistance creating an account or to have your password reset, e-mail member@SEMA.org or call SEMA’s customer service line at 909-610-2030.

The SEMA.org Automotive Classifieds section is a great way to engage the automotive trade community to announce a job opening or look for new talent.

 

SEMA News—April 2013

INDUSTRY NEWS

SEMA Classifieds: Simplify Your Search for Industry Talent

	The SEMA.org Automotive Classifieds section is a great way to engage the automotive trade community to announce a job opening or look for new talent.

Reach out to the industry at large and build awareness for job openings and business opportunities through the Automotive Classifieds section on www.SEMA.org.

Available to members free of charge, the section is ideal for engaging automotive trade professionals and companies to call attention to new job openings, equipment for sale, potential partnerships, internships offered and more. Looking for qualified individuals to fill an opening at your business?

The Automotive Classifieds section also includes postings from industry professionals seeking new jobs and opportunities.

In addition to being one of the most-visited sections on www.SEMA.org, the majority of the submissions under “Positions Available” are included each week in SEMA eNews, and the entire classified section can be accessed from SEMA eNews with one click.

To post a classified ad, members must first create an account on SEMA.org, which requires a login and password.

For assistance creating an account or to have your password reset, e-mail member@SEMA.org or call SEMA’s customer service line at 909-610-2030.

The SEMA.org Automotive Classifieds section is a great way to engage the automotive trade community to announce a job opening or look for new talent.

 

SEMA News—April 2013

INDUSTRY NEWS

SEMA Classifieds: Simplify Your Search for Industry Talent

	The SEMA.org Automotive Classifieds section is a great way to engage the automotive trade community to announce a job opening or look for new talent.

Reach out to the industry at large and build awareness for job openings and business opportunities through the Automotive Classifieds section on www.SEMA.org.

Available to members free of charge, the section is ideal for engaging automotive trade professionals and companies to call attention to new job openings, equipment for sale, potential partnerships, internships offered and more. Looking for qualified individuals to fill an opening at your business?

The Automotive Classifieds section also includes postings from industry professionals seeking new jobs and opportunities.

In addition to being one of the most-visited sections on www.SEMA.org, the majority of the submissions under “Positions Available” are included each week in SEMA eNews, and the entire classified section can be accessed from SEMA eNews with one click.

To post a classified ad, members must first create an account on SEMA.org, which requires a login and password.

For assistance creating an account or to have your password reset, e-mail member@SEMA.org or call SEMA’s customer service line at 909-610-2030.

The SEMA.org Automotive Classifieds section is a great way to engage the automotive trade community to announce a job opening or look for new talent.

 

SEMA News—April 2013

INDUSTRY NEWS

SEMA Classifieds: Simplify Your Search for Industry Talent

	The SEMA.org Automotive Classifieds section is a great way to engage the automotive trade community to announce a job opening or look for new talent.

Reach out to the industry at large and build awareness for job openings and business opportunities through the Automotive Classifieds section on www.SEMA.org.

Available to members free of charge, the section is ideal for engaging automotive trade professionals and companies to call attention to new job openings, equipment for sale, potential partnerships, internships offered and more. Looking for qualified individuals to fill an opening at your business?

The Automotive Classifieds section also includes postings from industry professionals seeking new jobs and opportunities.

In addition to being one of the most-visited sections on www.SEMA.org, the majority of the submissions under “Positions Available” are included each week in SEMA eNews, and the entire classified section can be accessed from SEMA eNews with one click.

To post a classified ad, members must first create an account on SEMA.org, which requires a login and password.

For assistance creating an account or to have your password reset, e-mail member@SEMA.org or call SEMA’s customer service line at 909-610-2030.

The SEMA.org Automotive Classifieds section is a great way to engage the automotive trade community to announce a job opening or look for new talent.

 

SEMA News—April 2013

INDUSTRY NEWS

SEMA Classifieds: Simplify Your Search for Industry Talent

	The SEMA.org Automotive Classifieds section is a great way to engage the automotive trade community to announce a job opening or look for new talent.

Reach out to the industry at large and build awareness for job openings and business opportunities through the Automotive Classifieds section on www.SEMA.org.

Available to members free of charge, the section is ideal for engaging automotive trade professionals and companies to call attention to new job openings, equipment for sale, potential partnerships, internships offered and more. Looking for qualified individuals to fill an opening at your business?

The Automotive Classifieds section also includes postings from industry professionals seeking new jobs and opportunities.

In addition to being one of the most-visited sections on www.SEMA.org, the majority of the submissions under “Positions Available” are included each week in SEMA eNews, and the entire classified section can be accessed from SEMA eNews with one click.

To post a classified ad, members must first create an account on SEMA.org, which requires a login and password.

For assistance creating an account or to have your password reset, e-mail member@SEMA.org or call SEMA’s customer service line at 909-610-2030.

The SEMA.org Automotive Classifieds section is a great way to engage the automotive trade community to announce a job opening or look for new talent.

 

SEMA News—April 2013

INDUSTRY NEWS

Protection Against Unofficial SEMA Show Solicitors

	To help protect exhibitors against scams and contractors claiming to be officially affiliated with the SEMA Show, SEMA contracts with only the Official Service Contractors listed in the SEMA Show Exhibitor Manual.
	The following housing and travel companies are not affiliated with the SEMA Show: Book My Rooms LLC Convention Housing Management Convention Expo Travel Elite Corporate Planners Expo Housing Global Housing Management (GHM Travel) HDMC Group IEP Group International Events Le Company LLC TradeShow Housing Wholesale Travel Planners

The SEMA Show management team works year-round creating programs and refining proven strategies to provide more opportunities for exhibitors to maximize their Show investments. Non-official contractors who offer “better deals” on items and services at the SEMA Show have periodically contacted exhibitors over the years. To help protect each company’s investment, the SEMA Show contracts with and endorses only the Official Service Contractors listed in the SEMA Show Exhibitor Manual.

SEMA does not sell its exhibitor lists or contact information to anyone, and non-official contractors often use public information available on the Internet to acquire an exhibitor’s contact information.

While non-official contractors are not endorsed or tolerated, SEMA recognizes that exhibitors may be solicited by such contractors for services such as carpet, AV/computer equipment, exhibit design and installation, booth cleaning, floral, freight shipping, photography, security and vehicle detailing. Exhibitors have also reported being solicited by companies claiming to be the Show’s official housing company.

SEMA has contracted with only the Travel Planners to be the official company for the SEMA Show.

SEMA urges exhibitors to be vigilant if contacted by companies other than the Travel Planners. If you are solicited by the companies listed here or are not sure if a business is affiliated with the SEMA Show, contact Marel Del Rio.

In addition to potential scams for housing and Show services, exhibitors should watch for directory-guide scams. Companies selling listings in their “Exhibitors Directory or Fair Guides” have been actively soliciting exhibitors at numerous trade shows throughout the country, including the SEMA Show.

A company may imply that your business has engaged with their “guide” before, saying “update your pre-registered listing in our exhibitors’ directory” or “updating is free of charge.” However, in very small type the agreement includes a binding clause that automatically renews every year (some up to a three-year commitment charging $1,500–$5,000 each year).

Examples of these companies include:
•Fair Guide • Expo-Guide Mexico • World Business Guide—Madrid, Spain

For more information, view “Solicitations Warning—Unauthorized Services” in the SEMA Show Exhibitor Manual.

SEMA News—April 2013

INDUSTRY NEWS

Protection Against Unofficial SEMA Show Solicitors

	To help protect exhibitors against scams and contractors claiming to be officially affiliated with the SEMA Show, SEMA contracts with only the Official Service Contractors listed in the SEMA Show Exhibitor Manual.
	The following housing and travel companies are not affiliated with the SEMA Show: Book My Rooms LLC Convention Housing Management Convention Expo Travel Elite Corporate Planners Expo Housing Global Housing Management (GHM Travel) HDMC Group IEP Group International Events Le Company LLC TradeShow Housing Wholesale Travel Planners

The SEMA Show management team works year-round creating programs and refining proven strategies to provide more opportunities for exhibitors to maximize their Show investments. Non-official contractors who offer “better deals” on items and services at the SEMA Show have periodically contacted exhibitors over the years. To help protect each company’s investment, the SEMA Show contracts with and endorses only the Official Service Contractors listed in the SEMA Show Exhibitor Manual.

SEMA does not sell its exhibitor lists or contact information to anyone, and non-official contractors often use public information available on the Internet to acquire an exhibitor’s contact information.

While non-official contractors are not endorsed or tolerated, SEMA recognizes that exhibitors may be solicited by such contractors for services such as carpet, AV/computer equipment, exhibit design and installation, booth cleaning, floral, freight shipping, photography, security and vehicle detailing. Exhibitors have also reported being solicited by companies claiming to be the Show’s official housing company.

SEMA has contracted with only the Travel Planners to be the official company for the SEMA Show.

SEMA urges exhibitors to be vigilant if contacted by companies other than the Travel Planners. If you are solicited by the companies listed here or are not sure if a business is affiliated with the SEMA Show, contact Marel Del Rio.

In addition to potential scams for housing and Show services, exhibitors should watch for directory-guide scams. Companies selling listings in their “Exhibitors Directory or Fair Guides” have been actively soliciting exhibitors at numerous trade shows throughout the country, including the SEMA Show.

A company may imply that your business has engaged with their “guide” before, saying “update your pre-registered listing in our exhibitors’ directory” or “updating is free of charge.” However, in very small type the agreement includes a binding clause that automatically renews every year (some up to a three-year commitment charging $1,500–$5,000 each year).

Examples of these companies include:
•Fair Guide • Expo-Guide Mexico • World Business Guide—Madrid, Spain

For more information, view “Solicitations Warning—Unauthorized Services” in the SEMA Show Exhibitor Manual.

SEMA News—April 2013

INDUSTRY NEWS

Protection Against Unofficial SEMA Show Solicitors

	To help protect exhibitors against scams and contractors claiming to be officially affiliated with the SEMA Show, SEMA contracts with only the Official Service Contractors listed in the SEMA Show Exhibitor Manual.
	The following housing and travel companies are not affiliated with the SEMA Show: Book My Rooms LLC Convention Housing Management Convention Expo Travel Elite Corporate Planners Expo Housing Global Housing Management (GHM Travel) HDMC Group IEP Group International Events Le Company LLC TradeShow Housing Wholesale Travel Planners

The SEMA Show management team works year-round creating programs and refining proven strategies to provide more opportunities for exhibitors to maximize their Show investments. Non-official contractors who offer “better deals” on items and services at the SEMA Show have periodically contacted exhibitors over the years. To help protect each company’s investment, the SEMA Show contracts with and endorses only the Official Service Contractors listed in the SEMA Show Exhibitor Manual.

SEMA does not sell its exhibitor lists or contact information to anyone, and non-official contractors often use public information available on the Internet to acquire an exhibitor’s contact information.

While non-official contractors are not endorsed or tolerated, SEMA recognizes that exhibitors may be solicited by such contractors for services such as carpet, AV/computer equipment, exhibit design and installation, booth cleaning, floral, freight shipping, photography, security and vehicle detailing. Exhibitors have also reported being solicited by companies claiming to be the Show’s official housing company.

SEMA has contracted with only the Travel Planners to be the official company for the SEMA Show.

SEMA urges exhibitors to be vigilant if contacted by companies other than the Travel Planners. If you are solicited by the companies listed here or are not sure if a business is affiliated with the SEMA Show, contact Marel Del Rio.

In addition to potential scams for housing and Show services, exhibitors should watch for directory-guide scams. Companies selling listings in their “Exhibitors Directory or Fair Guides” have been actively soliciting exhibitors at numerous trade shows throughout the country, including the SEMA Show.

A company may imply that your business has engaged with their “guide” before, saying “update your pre-registered listing in our exhibitors’ directory” or “updating is free of charge.” However, in very small type the agreement includes a binding clause that automatically renews every year (some up to a three-year commitment charging $1,500–$5,000 each year).

Examples of these companies include:
•Fair Guide • Expo-Guide Mexico • World Business Guide—Madrid, Spain

For more information, view “Solicitations Warning—Unauthorized Services” in the SEMA Show Exhibitor Manual.