AI-SWLM Think Tank Spotlight: Early Warning Scout & 12 Volt Battery Digital Signature POC’s available —Powered For Real Impact

MAPconnected’s AI‑Service & Warranty Lifecycle Management (AI‑SWLM) initiative keeps accelerating forward—bringing peer‑built AI use cases from concept to operational traction. What’s Next: Tuesday, September 10 — Virtual Meetup This session will unveil the 4th and 5th AI Use Case Roadmaps, developed through collaborative insights originating from MAPconnected’s Spring Club Study in Nashville. Use Case 1: […]
Speaker Spotlight: Marijo Prodanic, Director Warranty Operations & Technical Assistance, Kia America

MAPconnected is proud to announce that Marijo Prodanic, Director of Warranty Operations & Technical Assistance at Kia America, will be joining us as a featured speaker at the 2025 Vehicle Service & Warranty Lifecycle Summit. Marijo’s journey into the world of warranty and quality includes his tenure at the Volkswagen Group, where he built his […]
Meet 4 Trailblazers Confirmed To Speak

The countdown to the 2025 Vehicle Service & Warranty Lifecycle Summit is underway — and we’re proud to introduce the next three speakers who will be taking the stage this October. Each brings decades of experience and a proven track record of driving innovation across aftersales, warranty, and customer service operations. Renee Stevens, Director Data […]
Meet the Next 3 Leaders Shaping the 2025 Summit

The countdown to the 2025 Vehicle Service & Warranty Lifecycle Summit is underway — and we’re proud to introduce the next three speakers who will be taking the stage this October. Each brings decades of experience and a proven track record of driving innovation across aftersales, warranty, and customer service operations. James Kiriazes – Director […]
Meet the First 3 Leaders Shaping the 2025 Summit

The countdown to the 2025 Vehicle Service & Warranty Lifecycle Summit is underway — and we’re proud to introduce the first three speakers who will be taking the stage this October. Each brings decades of experience and a proven track record of driving innovation across aftersales, warranty, and customer service operations. Sarah Huff – Director […]
First Speaker Announced for MAPconnected’s 2025 Vehicle Service & Warranty Lifecycle Summit Series

We’re kicking off our 2025 Summit Speaker Reveal Party with a powerhouse in customer experience and service strategy — Chrystelle Lachance. The Vehicle Service & Warranty Lifecycle Summit returns this year from October 20–22 (Main Summit) at the Sheraton Detroit Novi, bringing together more than 200 professionals from across the service, warranty, and aftercare value […]
A Peer-Led Forum for OEMs Operating Technical Assistance Centers

Introducing the TAC Leadership Exchange A Peer-Led Forum for OEMs Operating Technical Assistance Centers In the evolving world of aftersales and dealer support, Technical Assistance Centers (TAC) play a pivotal role. To support and strengthen this mission, MAPconnected is proud to introduce the TAC Leadership Exchange—a new peer-driven benchmarking forum for OEMs operating TACs across […]
When AI Uncovers the Hidden Story Behind Quality Failures Upstream Security

How Upstream Detected a Global Active Grille Shutter Issue and What We Can Learn From It What happens when a hidden failure pattern slips through the cracks of traditional quality review systems? Upstream’s recent case study shows how AI-driven analysis can detect quality issues before they become warranty catastrophes. Their global AI platform uncovered a […]
TAC Leadership Exchange Group Launched!

We invite you to join the TAC Leadership Exchange Group A peer-driven forum for OEMs and Suppliers operating Technical Assistance Centers Why Join? This newly formed group offers OEMs a strategic space for benchmarking and collaboration—sharing operational insights, exploring best practices, and shaping KPIs that drive exceptional dealer warranty and repair support services. What to […]
Recording Now Live: AI-SWLM meetup, July 15th
In our latest AI-SWLM meetup, July 15th, we explored our next 2 AI-Use Case Roadmaps: 🔹Reinventing Claims Adjudication with AI (Cummins & Sd-ize) 🔹Smarter Maintenance & Claims with Generative AI (Ford & SAS) Click below to watch the recording. Lead the Way—Pilot an AI Use Case | Help us take the next step in transforming […]