Tyre industry software to integrate and manage core business processes Driving Business Performance
Contents 3 Introduction 4 Autopart Tyres introduction 5 Product & price management 6 Wholesale order processing & retail POS 7 Purchase order processing 8 Stock management 9 Ledger accounting 10 E-commerce connectivity 11 Business analysis and CRM
Introduction Autopart Tyres is a comprehensive business management solution designed to meet the specific needs of tyre distributors, wholesalers and retailers. Developed to capitalise on the powerful Microsoft Windows operating systems and SQL databases, Autopart Tyres provides a wealth of functionality, yet remains intuitive and simple to use. Autopart Tyres seamlessly integrates sales, purchasing, stock, accounting, reporting and e-commerce into a single system. The optional Autowork Enterprise point-of-sale solution provides additional functionality for autocentres and fast-fit chains. With customisable parameters and instinctive screen layouts, Autopart Tyres can streamline business processes and promote good customer service. Its advanced administrative features can help companies achieve tangible positive results such as improved efficiency, lower operating costs and increased profitability. Autopart Tyres Booklet Page 3
We re very happy to have chosen MAM Software s business management solution to help us expand our business. Mike Jarrold Paul Jarrold Tyres Autopart Tyres introduction Autopart Tyres is a dedicated version of MAM s market leading Autopart management software, designed to address the needs of tyre distributors, wholesalers and retailers. It provides a robust business environment that seamlessly integrates sales, purchases, stock, accounting and reporting processes. Autopart can help companies achieve tangible positive results such as improved efficiency, lower operating costs, enhanced customer service and increased profitability. Dedicated tyre functionality Intuitive and simple to use Microsoft SQL database platform Live data across the enterprise Mobile technology integration Buy-side and sell-side e-commerce Multiple barcode and invoice printer support Day-end and month-end procedures Block changes and block data import Data export and automated file transfer Central Maintenance Email documents e.g. statements Graphical document output to PDF Personalised menus and displays Password protection Internal mail Page 4 Autopart Tyres Booklet
Product & price management Autopart Tyres offers a variety of pricing options ranging from a simple to a comprehensive, multi-dimensional price matrix that allows the creation of flexible and advanced pricing rules. Rules can be based on combinations of high level criteria such as customer classification and stock product group. Likewise, more detailed criteria such as mixed-rate quantity breaks, contract pricing, cost ranges and rebated costs can also be incorporated. Mark-ons or sales margins can be maintained automatically in the event of regular price fluctuation. Special promotions can be configured for any product, customer and date combination with discounts applied automatically at point-of-sale. Product grouping and classification Supplier & customer cross referencing Multiple custom fields Flexible pricing Trade, retail and customer-specific terms Sales promotions and campaigns Psychological pricing Contract pricing Cost range uplift Batch price incoming goods Maintained sales margins Invoice lump sum pricing and VAT recalculation Block price changes and import Line-by-line profit and margin calculations True and rebate costs Boxed quantities and bulk sales Quantity breaks Kits and components Mixed-rate quantity breaks Discount matrices Velocity pricing Autopart Tyres Booklet Page 5
After carefully researching a number of software providers, we decided to go with MAM, as they were able to provide us with a management solution that would allow us to derive the maximum potential from our business. Ben Darcy Darcy s of Durham Wholesale order processing & retail POS Autopart Tyres highly configurable POS screens provide instant access to valuable business information. With details such as stock availability, special pricing and alternative products at their fingertips, staff can improve customer service and capitalise on cross-sell and up-sell opportunities. Behind the scenes, comprehensive price administration facilitates complex trading terms, quantity price breaks and sales promotions. EPOS and telesales functionality Supports 2012 tyre labelling requirements Wholesale specific tyre sales screens Tailored menu and screen layouts Account customer POS dashboard Alpha / keyword / postcode search facility Supplier & customer cross referencing Tyre data filters Kits, components and tyre/wheel packages Bought-out (non-stocked) parts Linked parts and alternative products Sales backorder management Quotations and pro-forma invoicing Suspend and append sales transactions Quick suspend and new order Parts notes and PDFs and on-screen images Transaction and bin-card enquiries Branch stock visibility Web-based retail POS solution* Quotations, job cards and invoices* Comprehensive service records* Workshop diary system* Integrated parts catalogue* Registration number lookup* Repair times & technical data* Barcode scanning and label printing Electronic POD and signature capture Collected, delivered and direct deliveries Integrated customer history and notes Picking lists, collection and delivery notes Van routing and delivery planning Graphical printing E-commerce incoming orders Trade and retail e-commerce Catalogue and VRM lookup at POS *See Autowork Enterprise for more information Page 6 Autopart Tyres Booklet
Purchase order processing In addition to the processing of manual stock orders, Autopart Tyres offers a host of powerful ordering routines. Automated suggested re-ordering, lead-time calculations and inter-branch transfers help improve ordering efficiency and ensure that products are stocked at optimum levels. Multi-sourcing, purchase promotions and best-buy analysis identify the most economical supplier for each product and maximise profit margins. Supplier part number cross-referencing Central, local and regional ordering Suggested ordering Scheduled daily ordering Best-buy product purchasing Secondary supplier sourcing Linear regression Inter-branch transfers Purchasing delays Purchasing promotions Kit purchasing and works order integration Minimum order values Boxed quantities and bulk buying Quantity breaks Lead time calculation Carriage charge management Inbound surcharges Goods received note invoicing Integrated supplier history and notes Bought-out (non-stocked) parts Respecify prime suppliers Buy-side e-commerce connectivity Autopart Tyres Booklet Page 7
The on-screen catalogue has made our business operations much more efficient, as we no longer have to flick through paper catalogues to find the stock that we need. Mike Jarrold Paul Jarrold Tyres Stock management Autopart Tyres automatically tracks stock as it progresses through the sales cycle. From goods receiving to deallocation and despatch, electronic bin cards record each movement or transaction. Stock adjustments such as credits or returns are also accurately recorded and monitored. Comprehensive usage analysis offers the ability to recalculate minimum and maximum stock levels based on sales history and forecasted demand. Stock auto replenishment Batch picking options Links to carrier systems Live stock reporting Perpetual inventory Annual stocktaking Goods receiving Batch price incoming goods Shortage notes Multiple bin locations and premises Multiple stocking units Barcode and label printing Barcode scanning for receipt and despatch Serial number tracking Freight mark-up and landed cost Minimum / maximum recalculation Product reclassification Stock cleanse module Collection notes Multi-branch stock levelling Inter-branch transfers Bought-out (non-stocked) parts PDA-based stocktake, picking and receipt Returns to supplier Imprest and vendor-managed stock Page 8 Autopart Tyres Booklet
Ledger accounting Autopart Tyres offers powerful yet flexible accounting functionality that can be tailored to suit individual circumstances. As fully integrated components of the system, Autopart s ledgers automatically record all transactions conducted within the business without the need for additional manual data entry. Dedicated modules for credit control, VAT accounting, reporting and reconciliation further simplify the administration and maintenance of finances. Sales, purchase and nominal ledgers Multi-company Multi-currency Recurring and reversing nominal journals Purchase Ledger link to GRN VAT control and analysis Trial balance and balance sheet reports Profit & loss reports Debtors and creditors listing Credit control module Hard and soft stop-list Automatic stop Cheque printing Email PDF invoices and statements Mail merge and customer notes Enquiry routines Payment import from CSV Flat-file export Rebate tracking Consolidated invoicing Customer specific document specifications Customer and supplier rebates Invoice qualified credits Customer statements on demand Balance sheet and profit & loss Bank reconciliation Cash management Autopart Tyres Booklet Page 9
With a focus on customer service, Autopart Tyres allows us to optimise communication at the point of sale. Ben Darcy Darcy s of Durham E-commerce connectivity The Autonet suite of online applications and systems facilitate online trading throughout the supply chain. Solutions are available for both buy-side and sell-side connectivity and include web interfaces for both B2B and B2C e-commerce. Application-to-application solutions provide direct connectivity with the back-end systems of trading partners. Stock can be checked online, prices verified, orders raised and acknowledgments transmitted electronically. Browser-based solutions Online trade & retail sales Live stock and pricing Simple catalogue structure Integrated parts catalogue Comprehensive search facilities VRM vehicle identification Account enquiries Express order options Receive orders directly in point-of-sale B2B dedicated tyre ordering tab Tyre-specific data search filters Virtual warehouse sell price calculations PDF product bulletins and price specials Application-to-application solutions Fully integrated EDIWheel solution No costly 3rd-party software Access delivery schedules Real time connectivity Reduced data entry and errors Place purchase orders Buy-side links to suppliers Sell-side links workshops Compatible with industry standards 24/7 lookup and ordering Instant price and availability Flagged price differentials Automatic alternative suggestions Page 10 Autopart Tyres Booklet
Business analysis and CRM EMI+ is a powerful business intelligence module that helps decision makers achieve an accurate assessment of their company s performance. Customised views, graphs and charts communicate data graphically, making it easier to identify trends and highlight opportunities for improvement. Autopart s CRM module captures data from sales and customer activity which is then analysed and used to improve customer service and promote additional sales. Essential management information (EMI+) Comprehensive analysis of sales data Modern interface with rich data visualization Tabular report builder Dynamic data filtering Aggregation, percentages and ranking User-defined functions and formulas Trend, variance and gap analysis Export data to various formats CRM functionality Comprehensive customer-notes User-defined data fields Automatic point-of-sale prompts Mail merge functionality Call scheduling and tracking Autopart Tyres Booklet Page 11
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