Q. What is the difference between the AutomotiveOEM™ POWERbase™ (online subscription) and the AutomotiveOEM™ e-SHEET™ (spreadsheet)?
A. The AutomotiveOEM™ POWERbase™ subscription is designed for power-users who need real-time, 24-hour access to the most current automotive supplier contact data in AutomotiveOEM™, Inc.’s proprietary database. Users can sort companies by 17 major product/service categories and over 200 sub-categories. Contacts can be filtered by 19 job functions, including 2 managerial levels and 17 work disciplines, along with other search options like company name and location.
The AutomotiveOEM™ e-SHEET™ is a licensed spreadsheet version containing the same contact information as the POWERbase™. The data can be exported to most contact management software programs. Points of contact (POCs) are classified by managerial level and job function.
Q. How often is the automotive supplier data updated? Where is the data compiled from?
A. The data is continuously updated using various primary sources, including self-reports from suppliers, press releases, company brochures, and business cards, supplemented with periodic verification.
Q. How is AutomotiveOEM™ different from other supplier directories?
A. Several key differences set AutomotiveOEM™ apart:
- Focus on individual employee contacts such as executives, managers, buyers, and engineers, with detailed contact information whenever possible.
- Continuous, year-round updates from various sources, ensuring the most up-to-date data.
- Proactive data verification practices, with records time-stamped and re-confirmed for accuracy at regular intervals.
Q. Who can purchase the AutomotiveOEM™?
A. The AutomotiveOEM™ is only available to organizations directly involved in the automotive original equipment industry. Orders from organizations not primarily engaged in this industry may be declined. Exceptions may be made for certain academic uses on a case-by-case basis. Purchasers must agree to the License Terms of Sale and Use.
Q. Are Vehicle Manufacturers (VMs) included in the AutomotiveOEM™?
A. Yes, partially. The directory focuses on suppliers to the VMs rather than the VMs themselves. However, valuable contact information for North American VMs is included when available, as a courtesy to users.