As a person who has long-term goals in the auto parts industry, William Acker of Miami University is excited to finally make strides towards forming his own auto parts business. As an experienced businessman who has been working for an auto parts distributor for years, William has been waiting for the day he could get his business degree and start on opening his own business. Well that day has come, and he plans on not wasting a minute. That is why this year, for his first time ever, William Acker plans to attend the 21st Annual Automotive Parts Suppliers Conference in Dearborn, MI.

The Automotive Parts Suppliers Conference is a special two-day conference meant for leaders in the auto parts industry to get together, share wisdom and contacts, and take part in the educational sessions that aim to benefit all participants. William Acker Miami University have lectures on pressing business topics such as how to increase profitability, how to foster innovation and how to analyze the global market. They also have trainings on attracting talent, forming appealing designs, choosing the right tools, and communicating clear and crucial terms and conditions. They also hold round table discussions on trends in the industry and requirements for material selection while giving businesses opportunities to draw new customers.

The conference draws support from many sponsors. This year’s event will be sponsored by: Precision Metalforming Association, MetalForming Magazine, Miosha, Spectrum Industries, ABC Metals, Sandvik, Access STL-West, Epicor, Heyco Metals, Komatsu, Aim Computer Solutions, Stamtec, Schuler, Seyi, Plante Moran, Plex, COE, Formtek, APT and many more. William Acker of Miami University is ecstatic to shake hands with key players for all of these companies and to benefit from their seasoned wisdom and expertise. He plans on getting the most he can out of the conference, which mean he will be making as many connections as possible so he can one day find partnerships between them and his startup company.

The Automotive Parts Suppliers Conference’s theme this year is “Pathways to Prosperity.” The event is taking place in Dearborn, Michigan on April 28th and the 29th, 2015. You can learn more about the ASPC event by checking out their website, http://www.pma.org/apsc/#.