Trailer/Body Builders: Joint seminars center on rebuilt truck parts

The Council of Fleet Specialists and the Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association have announced a joint array of educational seminars for rebuilders of heavy-duty truck parts and equipment, for on- and off- road vehicles. Seminars are to be followed by a display of rebuilding equipment, components, cores and supplies during the "International BIG R Show."

This event is set for the Riviera Hotel & Casino from Oct 29 through Nov 1, 2004, in Las Vegas NV. Topics include:

Lean Remanufacturing - Learn the fundamentals of this process - from visual controls to set-up and batch-size reductions. Instructor: John Fargher Jr, PhD, director, Missouri Enterprise Business Assistance Center.

Tax Secrets of the Wealthy - Irv Blackman, author of the new book Tax Secrets of the Wealthy, shares his secrets.

Unlocking the Commercial Vehicle Market - Moderator Bruce Plaxton, BGP Marketing Solutions, will chair the opening session panel featuring industry leaders who will discuss the role remanufactured components play.

To eBay or Not to eBay - David Struck of Weller Auto/Truck Parts in Grand Rapids, MI will talk about how he has used eBay to buy and sell a variety of auto and truck parts.

The Effect of Mechatronics and Electronics on the Future of Your Remanufacturing Business - Fernand Weiland of FJW Consulting, Cologne, Germany, will moderate this workshop and explain how the advent of electronics will affect products currently only mechanical or electrical in nature.

Future of Heavy Truck Technology - Bill Wade, executive director of the Council of Fleet Specialists, will present an overview of major technology trends drastically changing the heavy-duty parts and service business.

Warranty Return Analysis - Straight to the Bottom Line - Factors for warranty costs present a major challenge, but one that can be met when armed with a strategy and the appropriate analysis tools.

For details on registering for these events, access www.cfshq.com or www.BIGRShow.com or phone 703-968-2772 ext 105 to receive a convention brochure.