AIM-CMB Boots-Up Aftermarket

McLEAN, Va. & LAKELAND, Fla.--The $1.5 billion AIM-CMB Marketing aftermarket buying group has picked Corcentric is to provide an eCommerce eHub Trading Community for its 1,400 members and more than 200 suppliers.

The AIM-CMB eHub will enable electronic supply chain commerce among its members and suppliers such as Delphi Automotive; Goodyear Tire & Rubber; Dana Corp. and numerous other community members.

“Our member distributors cover every avenue of distribution--from the traditional to the specialists, and our partner suppliers represent the finest products available in the automotive aftermarket today,” said AIM-CMB President Harold Cameron.

“AIM-CMB needed a collaborative electronic procurement solution that would offer our members both buy-side and sell-side cost saving benefits. The decision to use Corcentric is a reflection of our commitment to provide these companies with the best eBusiness offering for getting the job done.”

“Working with AIM-CMB is another great opportunity for Corcentric to bring our proprietary eBusiness procurement solution to the automotive aftermarket,” according to Corcentric Chief Executive Officer Doug Rodgers. “Our eHub community maximizes supply chain cost savings that are associated with ecommerce. AIM-CMB’s members will realize these savings upon a connection with the eHub.” Business transactions will be completed electronically without having to change a company’s existing IT systems, business processes or trading partners.

Based in McLean, Va, Corcentric is a privately held company that provides proprietary eCommerce solutions to enable supply chain business communities to conduct transactions electronically. Currently, more than 600 sites are utilizing Corcentric’s services. Founded in 1998, its investor base includes private equity firm HIG Ventures, whose investor group includes financial institutions such as Goldman Sachs and First Union Corp.

Based in Lakeland, Fla, AIM-CMB Marketing organization is comprised of several integrated groups (CMB Marketing/AIM/DWC/Cygnus/Auto Extra/SDI/Undercar America/Import Parts Marketing) representing more than 1,400 independent automotive parts distributors and 200 partner suppliers throughout the United States and Canada.

For more information, contact www.aim-cmbmarketing.com and www.corcentric.com.