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SCRS Announces Full Lineup for 2022 OEM Collision Repair Summit at SEMA
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) announced details for all three sessions being offered as part of the 2022 OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit, taking place Nov. 3 during the SEMA Show.
Held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Upper South Hall (Room S233), the Summit’s three sessions feature distinctly different discussions highlighting how trends and technological developments in modern vehicles influence vehicle repairability and collision industry preparation.
Register for sessions individually or as part of the Full Series Pass.
The Full Series Pass provides the greatest flexibility and value, giving access to one regular Repairer Driven Education session in each available time slot, all three OEM Summit sessions, the IDEAS Collide Showcase, plus one ticket to the SCRS Sky Villa After-party Nov.3.
The Summit agenda includes:
SESSION I: 9-10:30 a.m., “OEM Repair Procedure Accessibility”
The foundation of a quality repair begins with access and adherence to documented repair procedures from the vehicle manufacturer.
But in the collision repair market, well-trained, well-equipped repair facilities are not struggling to gain access to collision repair procedures--they are struggling to compete against other businesses who don’t prioritize access and adherence to the available information.
In this presentation and panel, automakers will discuss access points for information, means to use the procedures in a repair environment, and ways to overcome myths or perceived obstacles in accessing and using repair procedure data.
Featuring:
* Mark Allen, collision programs manager at Audi of America * Benito Cid, collision business development manager at MercedesBenz USA
* Kevin Earlywine, instructor, collision repair and refinish at Toyota Motor North America * Wayne Weikel, senior director, Alliance for Automotive Innovation * Amber Alley, manager at Barsotti’s Body & Fender * Moderated by Aaron Schulenburg, executive director of SCRS
SESSION II: 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m., “Tackling the Technician Crisis Together”
Technicians play one of the most critical roles in proper repairs, and the increasing shortage of talent is a contributing factor with implications on the collision repair businesses.
This session, led by Eliza Johnson of Ducker Carlisle, explores data compiled by the global market research firm that delves into the technician crisis, as well as solutions, in partnership with automakers to bolster the technician pool. The presentation will elaborate on the severity of the technician crisis in the automotive landscape, and how it is expected to evolve over the coming years, while considering technology advancements and demographic expectations.
Johnson will elaborate on tactical examples of the Carlisle recommendations in key areas and how the research and recommendations led to the formation of the Automotive Technician Collaboration (ATC), a Carlisle-led group of nine automotive OEMs jointly tackling an industry response to the technician crisis. The collective goal is to change the perception of the automotive technician career.
Following the presentation, Johnson will then welcome a guest panel to join the conversation, featuring:
* Dara Goroff, vice president, planning and industry talent programming at I-CAR * John Helterbrand, national program director at Collision Engineering * Jennifer Maher, executive director at the TechForce Foundation
SESSION III: 1–2:30 p.m., “Managing Scan Tool Choices While Ensuring Safe and Proper Repairs”
When it comes to scanning, some of the most common questions asked in the industry include “Why do the OEMs require the use of their factory tool when servicing safety systems?” and “Is there a difference between the factory tool and an aftermarket tool?”
In this session, Chris Chesney, VP of training and organizational development at Repairify, will present the results of a research project completed by the company, connecting multiple aftermarket tools to thousands of YMMT vehicles and compiling an analysis of the scan results, DTCs and the ability to clear DTCs in the same manner as the factory tool.
Chesney will provide insight into how the resulting database can identify when, and if, an aftermarket tool can offer the same results as an OEM tool. The OEM Summit will be the first public visibility into the results of testing thousands of vehicles using both OEM and aftermarket tools.
Following the presentation of data, Chesney will welcome automakers to the stage to discuss how the results of their tests align with automaker guidance and requirements, including:
* Dan Dent, manager, collision, Certified Repair Network at Nissan Motor Corporation * Devin Wilcox, program manager and strategist, Collision Network at Subaru of America * Jake Rodenroth, North American body repair program operations manager at Lucid Motors
Tickets can be secured onsite, outside the education classrooms (rooms S229–S233) in the Upper Level of the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.
The 2022 OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit is made possible with support from AirPro Diagnostics, BASF, CAR-O-LINER, CCC, Enterprise, Reliable Automotive Equipment, Toyota and SEMA.
To learn more about SCRS’ education series at the SEMA Show visit https://scrs.com/sema-rderegistration.
— Source: SCRS
