NEXTStep Commerce CEO Presents at ITDG Annual Meeting

NEXTSTEP Commerce CEO Rob Skyler delivered a compelling presentation at the Independent Tire Dealers Group (ITDG) Annual Meeting, sharing insights on how the NXT-Cloud® GPO Commerce Platform is transforming procurement, supplier relationships, and member engagement for automotive industry buying groups.

The prestigious event brought together ITDG shareholders, members, and key decision-makers from across the automotive sector, providing an ideal forum for meaningful discussions about digital commerce solutions tailored to the unique needs of tire dealers, automotive service providers and suppliers.

Skyler’s presentation highlighted how NEXTSTEP’s purpose-built platform helps buying groups like ITDG streamline vendor connections, enhance supplier discovery, and create more efficient marketplaces for both buyers and suppliers. Attendees showed particular interest in the platform’s ability to optimize rebate management across supplier programs while providing suppliers with enhanced visibility into member engagement.

The solution’s powerful data analytics capabilities were showcased as tools that benefit the entire ecosystem – helping members make better purchasing decisions, enabling suppliers to target their offerings more effectively, and allowing ITDG to demonstrate clear value to all stakeholders. The platform’s supplier onboarding and catalog management features were noted for their ability to simplify complex processes and reduce administrative overhead.

The annual meeting offered invaluable face-to-face interactions with industry stakeholders, reinforcing NEXTSTEP’s commitment to understanding and addressing the evolving needs of its customers. We are proud that ITDG is both a valued customer and trusted platform partner in our growing network of specialized buying groups leveraging digital transformation to create competitive advantage.