Dealership Inventory Control System

Large auto dealerships can afford inventory control systems that cost tens of thousands of dollars, systems that are frequently components of dealership management systems that run to hundreds of thousands of dollars.

While small dealerships need inventory control every bit as much as the big dealers do, they don't need the extra "bells and whistles" that the big systems offer. And it's difficult for the dealer to justify paying out a significant percentage of the parts department's revenues for a parts management system.

That's why PCS developed a specialized inventory control system that's designed and priced for smaller dealers:

COMPLETE PRICE TAPE

Your inventory should reflect current prices. Price tape updates ensure that this happens so that when you sell a part, you can be sure that the price you charge is fair both to you and to your customer.

STOCK-ORDER PROCESSING

Because the PCS Dealership Inventory Control System calculates stock orders based on sales history and days' supply, stock levels are optimized for lowest cost and best service.

COMPLETE SALES HISTORY

Accurate weekly stock-order processing relies on your having access to reliable sales history figures. The PCS Dealership Inventory Control System tracks all sales, so you never have to wonder if you've accounted for everything.

TARGET STOCK-ORDER PROCESSING

Receive highest stock order allowance available by following GM's Target guidelines.

PRO ORDER PROCESSING

The PCS Dealership inventory control system breaks out PRO parts so you'll earn the highest possible discount.

COMPLETE RAPID 2000 COMMUNICATIONS

RAPID finally comes to the parts department. You'll no longer need to walk to the business office and stand in line. What a relief!

COUNTER INVOICING

You'll may never have to deal with another handwritten, illegible invoice with math errors.

PART NUMBER CHANGES WITH A 20-YEAR HISTORY

If you've ever special ordered a part only to discover later that a compatible part was already on your shelf, you'll know why this feature is a plus. Selling the part you have benefits you (no need to place the special order) and your customer (no need to return the car to finish the job).

ALTERNATE PART NUMBERS

If you stock parts from Delco, Napa, or other suppliers — or if you assign your own numbers to some parts — the PCS Dealership inventory control system keeps things straight.

ALTERNATE BIN LOCATIONS

Add a reference to extra bin locations for bulk items and special orders so in-stock inventory isn't overlooked.

ALTERNATE PRICING STRUCTURES

Use matrix pricing or set up special discount prices for your volume customers.

MENU PRICING

Enhance overall dealership profits by working closely with the service department to establish competitive pricing.

USED CORE TRACKING

Instead of allowing cores to gather dust, rust, or mold — send 'em back! The PCS Dealership inventory Control System tracks these valuable items from the time you receive them until you return them for credit.

MEMOS AND NOTES

You can cover desks, walls, and terminals with little sticky notes, or you can have the computer track part-specific information for you. Memos and notes even have expiration dates to make maintenance a snap.

MASTER CUSTOMER FILE

All the information about your customers belongs in one place, and that's where the PCS system keeps it to speed billing, eliminate errors, and simplify your life.

SPECIAL ORDER MODULE

Special orders are trouble — no matter what; but you'll easily automate the order process, tracking, and customer notification.

LOG LOST SALES AUTOMATICALLY

When was the last time anybody wrote a part number on your lost-sales pad? This information is crucial in helping you decide which parts to add to your inventory, and we make it easy.

ORDER RECEIVING

The PCS Dealership Inventory Control System allows you to receive parts one at a time, or to receive an entire order with a single command. That means you'll spend much less time going over packing lists, and it also insures accuracy whether the order you're dealing with is large or small.

PHYSICAL INVENTORY

When it's time for a complete physical inventory or spot-check of individual bins, we have the tools you need to make the task quick and easy.

NO CAPITAL EXPENSE

You rent the PCS Dealership Inventory Control System hardware and we maintain it. There's no long-term investment and no expensive equipment to buy. Our low startup fee includes training for 2 of your employees in Columbus. You'll get off to a fast start with a system that will improve the parts department's accountability. And you'll be surprised at our low monthly fee that includes the software, updates, the hardware, and any needed maintenance.

REFERENCES?

Before investing in any inventory control system, you should talk with someone who's using the system. Call us for a list of dealerships and check our references.

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