A Few Facts...

 

Enabling Connections... Finding Solutions

 

  • PCATS, a non-profit association, is the ONLY technology standards setting body for the convenience petroleum retailing sector charged to develop and maintain industry specific standards that benefit numerous operational processes for both convenience retailer and supplier.
  • PCATS is industry-focused and industry-managed. The Alliance is comprised of convenience store operators, petroleum marketers, State and industry association personnel, State lottery agents, solution providers and suppliers who direct and set the goals for the association, support standards development and implementation efforts.
  • PCATS provides quick access to leading edge retailers, suppliers and technology vendors. The ability to solve industry complexities rapidly in today’s marketplace through the automation of business processes is a key factor in achieving greater operational efficiencies.
  • PCATS offers an opportunity to gain a competitive advantage through easy access to newly developed standards and ability to leverage the expertise and experience of industry professionals who have already implemented solutions to the challenges that companies may be currently facing.
  • PCATS standards are VITAL to the industry. Without standards, many well-known retailers, suppliers and solution providers would not be as successful as they are today. PCATS’ ongoing work has the obvious ability to impact the future direction of the industry in very positive ways.