CCI/Triad Introduces PartsLink Partnering Program

7 June 1999

Automotive Parts Partnership Offers Distributors Improved Links to Service Dealers

    AUSTIN, Texas--June 7, 1999--CCI/Triad, a leading supplier of information technology solutions to the automotive aftermarket for more than 25 years, today announced PartsLink(TM).
    PartsLink is a program designed to strengthen the relationship between parts distributors and their service dealer customers.
    Through the PartsLink program, parts distributors provide service dealers with the tools they need to improve business efficiency, thereby increasing parts orders. The program consists of three components: 1) computerized business management systems which help improve service dealer efficiency and sales potential; 2) electronic parts ordering designed to ensure a seamless connection between service dealers and parts distributors -- resulting in both faster and easier parts ordering; and 3) business training courses proven to provide service dealers with critical information necessary to build prosperous businesses.
    "Only CCI/Triad provides a comprehensive program of three distinct components all designed to improve service dealer efficiency. PartsLink partners benefit from turnkey delivery and results reporting," commented Marc Herman, president of CCI/Triad's automotive division.
    CCI/Triad manages all aspects of the PartsLink program, including sales to service dealers, product distribution, implementation, training and customer service. In addition, CCI/Triad includes complete program analysis and reporting designed to measure the success and impact of PartsLink. Every quarter, participants can judge the success and impact of the PartsLink program through third-party detailed reports.
    For more information on the PartsLink program, call 877/670-LINK.

About CCI/Triad

    CCI/Triad is the automotive division of Cooperative Computing Inc. (CCI) company for more than 25 years, CCI/Triad has been a leading provider of computerized management systems, aftermarket information databases and business consulting for aftermarket parts distributors, service dealers and automotive recyclers. CCI/Triad has operations in Austin, Texas (corporate headquarters); Livermore, Calif.; Denver, Colo.; Newton, N.J.; San Antonio, Texas; and internationally in Canada, France, Ireland, and the United Kingdom.