This session reviews several of the emerging technologies and connects their influence to the independent aftermarket. The technologies include the Internet of Things (IoT), augmented reality, 3D printing, prescriptive analytics and autonomous vehicles. The session will also introduce and explain the term “Technology debt”, coined by McGladrey to help measure the cost to a company of not adopting or implementing new technologies.
Attendees will learn:
- New technologies impacting the industry and what they mean for your business.
- What you need to do to keep up with the pace of technological change.
- The cost of not keeping up with new technology.