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What's New
Free Construction Equipment Industry Newsletter:
AEDNews is the weekly electronic newsletter published by Associated Equipment Distributors, providing the construction equipment distribution industry with timely news and information related to the equipment business.
Tele-Selling, Inventory, Warehousing and Pricing:
Want to start the New Year off right? Join Ron Slee, training expert to parts and service managers, in the first series of webinars for 2012. Ron's programs deliver the tools it takes for your product support departments to succeed. New and seasoned managers will both benefit from the webinar topics.
2011 Cost of Doing Business Report:
This Profit Opportunity Report represents the most up-to-date comparative financial performance information not available anywhere else. Conducted every year, this study is designed to serve as an easy-to-understand tool for dealers to evaluate their own company's operating results.
2011-2012 AED Membership Directory:
Contains complete contact information on AED dealer members in the US., Canada and around the world. Address, phone, fax, Web site, key executives, branch locations and manufacturers represented are all listed. The directory also includes contact information on member manufacturers and service firms.
AED Highway Reauthorization Action Center:
One stop shop for all matters related to highway legislation, with links to AED resources, economic research, allied organizations, and congressional and administration documents.
Sentry Guides to Reducing Risk:
Industrial equipment dealers face unique safety challenges and exposures. Sentry Insurance's "Safety Solutions" can help you develop or enhance your safety program and establish basic safety policies.
AED National Diesel/Equipment Technology College Standards:
The 2011 edition, which is the seventh update of the Standards, is now available for download at no charge.
MachineMart®:
An extensive inventory of used construction equipment available from the leading dealers in North America - members of the Associated Equipment Distributors.
Construction Equipment Distribution (CED) magazine:
With CED, content is king. No fluff, no advertorials - CED just gives AED members what they want to read: business information, industry and association news, plus fresh, original and useful feature articles that they share with their management teams. Our subjects range from rental, product support, sales strategy and customer service to technology, construction markets and legislation - and much more.
AED Foundation
Strengthening the industry through professional education & workforce development.
AED Scoop
Articles of interest for construction equipment distribution professionals. more..
The AED Foundation's 2011 Annual Report
The AED Foundation proactively monitors industry trends and creates an educational infrastructure of highly trained technical personnel for the industry. The AED Foundation enhances the success of AED member companies by encouraging continuous learning, providing educational opportunities for today's employees and improving the quantity and quality of available employees for the future. more..
Learn Without Leaving the Dealership
The AED Foundation Webinar Series has what you need to succeed. more..
Safety Training
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers offers an extensive line of safety products, including manuals, videos, training packages, bulletins and technical standards, and Free Safety Training Materials. All AED members can now purchase these AEM safety materials at a newly increased discount rate of 30%. more..
2012 Seminar Schedule
Your source for continuing business education and industry specific training for your managers. more..
AED University Certifications
The AED Foundation offers certifications for branch operations, service, parts and rental management. Certification recognizes industry professionals for completion of required position-related training, their skills and expertise, and job performance at an exemplary level. more..
AED University is an Educational Service of The AED Foundation
The curriculum includes industry-specific training in management, parts, service, sales, rental and customer service. We are also pleased to introduce technical and safety and compliance training through our online educational partners. more..
Business Finance For Non-Financial Managers
Looking for professional education that is convenient and affordable? Think AED.
Online training: Financial Management 101: Introduction to Business Finance for Non-Financial Managers and Financial Management 102: Introduction to Ratio Analysis for Non-Financial Managers is now available exclusively to AED members through AED University. more..
CED Magazine - Latest Articles
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Calendar
Webinar: Parts Management - Basic Inventory Control
February 13, 2012 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. CST Presented by Ron Slee
Webinar: Parts Management - Tele-selling
February 13, 2012 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon CST Presented by Ron Slee
Webinar: Parts Management - Pricing
February 14, 2012 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. CST Presented by Ron Slee
Webinar: Parts Management - Warehousing
February 14, 2012 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon CST Presented by Ron Slee
Webinar: Industry Financial Updates for CEO/CFOs
Topic: Bonus Depreciation; do you have a plan if it goes away? February 21, 2012
2:00 p.m. CST Presented by Garry Bartecki, CPA and Ron Hodgeman, WTP Advisors
Webinar: Dealing with Difficult Customers
February 23, 2012 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. CST Presented by Christine Corelli
Webinar: Service Management - Inspection
March 5, 2012 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon CST Presented by Ron Slee
Webinar: Service Management - Work Order Processing
March 5, 2012 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. CST Presented by Ron Slee
Webinar: Service Management - Labor Rates
March 6, 2012 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon CST Presented by Ron Slee
Webinar: Service Management - Service Organization
March 6, 2012 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. CST Presented by Ron Slee
Parts Management Unit I: When It's Right (WIR I)
Presented by Ron Slee March 19 - 20, 2012 Dallas, TX
Service Management Unit I: When It's Right (WIR I)
Presented by Ron Slee March 21 - 22, 2012 Dallas, TX
Webinar: Product Support - Calculating Customer Life Cycle Value, it's easier than you think!
April 3, 2012 10: 00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. CDT Presented by Rich Jilek
Webinar: Sell Process - Your Offense
April 10, 2012 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. CDT Presented by Don Buttrey Sales Professional Training
Webinar: Parts Management - In-store Merchandising
April 16, 2012 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon CDT Presented by Ron Slee
Webinar: Parts Management - Purchasing and Expediting
April 16, 2012 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. CDT Presented by Ron Slee
Webinar: Parts Management - Best Practices
April 17, 2012 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon CDT Presented by Ron Slee
Webinar: Parts Management - Standards of Performance
April 17, 2012 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. CDT Presented by Ron Slee
Webinar: Service Management - Flat Rating/Standard Jobs
April 23, 2012 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. CDT Presented by Ron Slee
Webinar: Service Management - Labor Efficiency
April 23, 2012 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon CDT Presented by Ron Slee
Webinar: Service Management - Shop Floor Scheduling
April 24, 2012 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon CDT Presented by Ron Slee
Webinar: Service Management - Standard of Performance
April 24, 2012 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. CDT Presented by Ron Slee
AED's CFO Conference: Financial Issues For Distribution Executives
May 3 - 4, 2012 Oak Brook, IL
Webinar: Sell Process - Your Defense
May 8, 2012 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. CDT Presented by Don Buttrey Sales Professional Training
Webinar: Industry Financial Updates for CEO/CFOs
June 5, 2012 2:00 p.m. CDT Presented by Industry Financial Experts
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