Latitude Consulting Group Provides Dealer Certification Solution to Chrysler Group

Ready Solutions(TM) Learning Management System Implemented for DaimlerChrysler Academy

SALINE, Mich., Aug. 29 -- Latitude Consulting Group today announced the implementation of its Ready Solutions(TM) learning management system (LMS) for DaimlerChrysler Academy (DCA). Ready Solutions provides Dodge, Chrysler and Jeep(R) dealerships in North America with a more technologically advanced and cost-effective solution to manage Chrysler Group dealership training and certification programs. These programs allow technicians to stay current with various certifications while training dealership personnel and selected suppliers in new product-related content, service and repair techniques and financing protocol.

The Latitude Ready Solutions LMS provides a centralized structure for the delivery and management of personnel training, which results in a significant reduction in the time and effort required to manage large dispersed communities effectively. Chrysler Group Dealers benefit from access to an intuitive system for scheduling, managing and accessing the training they require to remain profitable in an increasingly competitive marketplace. Ultimately, improved training and certification management ensures Chrysler Group customers have a consistent experience with highly competent sales, service and parts associates each time they interact with a Chrysler Group dealer.

"To develop and launch a large, highly visible system in a global organization like Chrysler Group, Latitude spent considerable time and effort on understanding the specific needs of their organization," said Jeff Walter, president, Latitude Consulting Group. "Scalable up to 500,000 users, integration of Ready Solutions with Chrysler Group's existing, industry- leading dealer portal, DealerCONNECT, extends the advantages of a centralized learning management system globally to Chrysler Group, their subsidiary companies and potentially all Chrysler Group business partners."

Built on Microsoft .NET and SCORM 1.2 compliant, the Latitude Ready Solutions LMS is one of the most flexible and scalable solutions available to manage dealer training and certification programs. It includes a full range of course catalog, administrative, progress tracking, enrollment, and reporting features. Combined with its robust, rules-based certification engine, Ready Solutions has the functionality necessary to maximize the performance of an automotive OEM's dealership certification and training programs.

About Latitude Consulting Group

Latitude Consulting Group, Inc. is an e-business and technology consulting firm that helps its clients use information technology to increase productivity and reduce costs. Latitude's expertise is rooted in a twenty- five year operating history of designing and building large-scale business partner portals for Fortune 100 companies. With headquarters in Saline, Michigan, Latitude Consulting Group can be reached at 888-577-2797, info@latitudecg.com , or http://www.latitudecg.com/ .