OEConnection Launches New Inventory Updating Addition to D2DLink(R)
-- Parts Procurement Technology Depended on by Over 11,000 Automotive Customers --
RICHFIELD, Ohio, Aug. 10 -- OEConnection LLC, provider of web-based supply chain, order management, and data mining and reporting solutions for the automotive industry, announced today the national release of D2D Plus(SM) - Inventory Updating, a productivity enhancer complementing the company's flagship online parts procurement and logistics tool, D2DLink. Inventory Updating features multiple update options designed to help enhance the user's ability to display their most current parts inventory within D2DLink. In addition to standard evening updates, D2DLink users can now select mid-day updates consistent with their parts receipts, and Saturday updates to take advantage of weekend sales that are often urgent in nature.
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Chuck Rotuno, President and CEO of OEConnection, commented, "Our goal was to synchronize the user's workflow. Parts departments typically receive major shipments throughout the day and are quick to post these parts into their inventory system. We wanted to tap into this workflow and enable the user to automate a mid-day inventory update that coincides with their stocking routine. There are no extra steps - the update happens seamlessly and our customers are assured that their newest part receipts are available for sale."
Driven by marketplace demand and increasing competition for parts sales, Inventory Updating assists dealerships with expanded revenue opportunities by having the most current inventory advertised for sale. It also helps reduce time-wasting inquiries for parts that are recently out of stock.
"Our goal was to really raise the bar with D2DLink," continued Rotuno. "We have 11,000 + subscribers supported by nightly inventory updates. With the introduction of D2D Plus - Inventory Updating, we're offering our users additional frequency options to help maximize the potential of the more than 2000 inventory hits they receive per month. In addition, D2DLink users enjoy a 92.5% successful locate ratio. That means that better than 9 times out of 10, parts departments find the right part, the first time with D2DLink. At the end of the day, it's all about data accuracy and reliability."
Depended on by over 11,000 automotive dealership customers nationwide, D2DLink and its D2D Plus enhancements provide one of the industry's most accurate parts procurement tools supporting up to approximately 2 million inquiries monthly.
The D2DLink inventory updating options are immediately available to D2DLink subscribers using major dealer management systems.
About OEConnection LLC
OEConnection serves over 11,000 franchised auto dealerships and collision repair facilities with web-based technology solutions that improve efficiencies, increase customer satisfaction, and drive original equipment replacement parts sales. OEConnection is headquartered in Richfield, Ohio and is a joint venture of DaimlerChrysler, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, and ProQuest Company. For more information, call 1.888.776.5792, ext 1875 or visit http://www.oeconnection.com/ .
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