Mitchell International and Reynolds and Reynolds to Integrate ABS and ERA Management Systems
SAN DIEGO--March 7, 2001--Mitchell International and The Reynolds and Reynolds Co. today announced they will develop an interface between Mitchell's ABS body shop management system and Reynolds and Reynolds' ERA(R) automotive retail management system. The integration of the two systems will enable dealerships to more efficiently manage operations.
ABS is the collision repair industry's leading Windows(TM)-based business management system, enabling shops to import estimates and supplements, maximize labor efficiencies, simplify parts management, more efficiently track sales performance, quantify marketing efforts, produce management reports and professional financial statements.
The ERA system allows dealerships to manage their business with current, accurate information available to any authorized personnel via a PC. It can help manage personnel issues, franchise and regulatory reporting, document management, and a wide range of other day-to-day activities that impact operating efficiency, customer relations and the health of the bottom line.
Paul Gange, Mitchell's vice president, product management, said the ABS system offers auto dealers the most complete, proven solution for collision repair shop management on the market today. "This interface is a real 'win-win' for customers," he said. "It takes the two best systems in their respective areas -- Mitchell's industry-leading body shop management system and Reynolds and Reynolds' premier auto dealership management system -- and enables them to work together to better manage all dealership operations."
"Reynolds and Reynolds is excited to work with Mitchell on this effort," said Kurt Lieberman, vice president of Reynolds' Retail Management Solutions group. "Once completed, ABS and ERA will work together nearly as one product to more efficiently manage dealership operations. We see this as good news for both of our company's customers."
About Reynolds and Reynolds
Reynolds and Reynolds, headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, is the leading provider of integrated information management solutions to the automotive retailing marketplace. The company's services include a full range of retail and enterprise management systems, networking and support, e-business applications, Web services, learning and consulting services, customer relationship management solutions and leasing services. To find out more about the company, its vision, products and services, visit www.reyrey.com.
About Mitchell International
Mitchell International, founded in 1946 and headquartered in San Diego, is The Source for information software and e-business solutions for the insurance and automotive repair industries. Providing services that enhance productivity, profitability and customer satisfaction, Mitchell facilitates several million electronic transactions between more than 16,000 business partners each month. Mitchell's own parts and labor database, a critical connectivity point between shops and insurers, is trusted for its accuracy and respected as the industry standard. For more information on Mitchell International, or the ABS interface to the Reynolds and Reynolds ERA system, call Chris Andrews, director of marketing, at 858/578-6550 ext. 8321. Visit our Web sites at www.emitchell.com and www.mitchell.com.