Pivotree Speakers:

Derek Corrick, General Manager MDM

Derek Corrick is an experienced Information Management practitioner with an abiding commitment to the success of his customers. As Pivotree’s General Manager for MDM, he leads a team dedicated to helping companies leverage their information assets to deliver clear and measurable business results, increase sales, drive enterprise efficiency, and enhance customer experience/engagement – all while reducing business risk.

Prior to joining Tenzing, Derek founded and managed successful MDM and Information Management practices at two leading consultancy firms, and served as executive vice president for a major MDM solution provider. His passion spans MDM implementation excellence, change management, business development, and digital transformation.

David Holowchak, Manager- Program Management, SCM, NGK Spark Plugs

In his managerial role, David oversees aftermarket customer and product launches, as well as supply chain coordination including sample shipments and customer service. He has over 10 years of business experience, ranging from contract proposals and negotiations to procurement, program management, and lifecycle management. His interests include the relationships of organizations and their workforce. He has volunteered as the “Great Places to Work” Ambassador, supporting activities to bolster the wellbeing of his coworkers and peers.

Session Title:

Customer Corner: How NGK Spark Plugs keeps product sales on fire with a unified data management strategy that captures automotive standards

As an aftermarket manufacturer, NGK needed to map their vast inventory of auto parts to meet global automotive standards. Without this mapping, individuals and businesses couldn’t determine make/model compatibility—and NGK couldn’t sell the parts. In this customer interview, NGK Spark Plugs joins Pivotree’s Derek Corrick to discuss how they amped up sales with a single global system for product information management (PIM). They’ll share best practices that contributed to their success, along with PIM tips and tricks that any business can adopt.