Autologic Innovations And NCR Partner To Turbocharge Auto Dealerships' Inventory Management System
NCR Corporation, and Toronto-based Autologic Innovations, have partnered to offer the automotive dealership industry in Canada an innovative self-service solution to provide easier and faster tracking of vehicle inventory and free up more time for customer service.
The new self-service tool provides dealerships with on-demand vehicle location and status – whether for inventory management or for customer test driving – and helps them improve operational efficiency while simplifying the customer test-drive process.
Autologic Innovations is an independent software developer and integrator of turnkey, real-time vehicle inventory management solutions. The company's Track-A- Lot™ software application integrates radio frequency identification (RFID), Wi-Fi and other wired/wireless technology, and the Internet. The latest enhancement to its Track-A-Lot system leverages the NCR EasyPoint™ Advantage kiosk.
"When we decided to add a self-service component to our Track-A-Lot solution, we selected the NCR kiosk for its sleek and ultra-compact design, bright and responsive touch screen display, and ample ports for connectivity," said Baris Tuncertan, principal of Autologic Innovations. "The kiosk is also rugged and easy to service, which is essential for any busy dealership looking for a reliable way to streamline operations, improve inventory control and security, and enhance customer service."
Here is how it works. All vehicles on a dealership lot would be equipped with semi-active RFID tags. Staff then uses the NCR kiosk to read, record and track the tags associated with each vehicle. This allows dealers to not only improve vehicle monitoring and inventory management, but also enhance their theft prevention processes and eliminate the need to have staff manually count vehicles located in on- and off-site lots.
When a customer wishes to take a test drive, the salesperson simply waves the vehicle key fob (which contains the vehicle information number) at an RFID reader on the NCR kiosk, and the information is recorded in the Track-A-Lot system. The employee then uses the kiosk touchscreen to input the customer's name and driver's license number to complete the transaction.
"Automating this process through self-service can help dealerships transform their business – improving staff efficiency and reducing paper as employees no longer need to make a hard copy record of each driver's license prior to the test drive," said Paul Gautier, national director of Retail Channels for NCR in Canada. "More importantly, employees spend less time searching for vehicles and more time with customers, which can ultimately help increase sales."
An authorized NCR reseller, AutoLogic Innovations is a member of the NCR RealPartner program, a tiered marketing program that provides NCR partners the sales, marketing and support tools they need to be successful with NCR products.
About Autologic Innovations
Autologic Innovations is a Toronto-based independent software developer and hardware integrator. The company's founders have over 35 years of combined experience developing and providing wireless solutions in mass market applications. Autologic Innovations' turnkey, real-time vehicle inventory management solutions are designed to improve security and productivity, and streamline operations. With Autologic Innovations' Track-A-Lot™ system, dealerships can effectively increase vehicle sales, reduce costs and improve customer service. For more information on the company, visit www.autologicinnovations.com.
About NCR Corporation
NCR Corporation is a global technology company leading how the world connects, interacts and transacts with business. NCR's assisted- and self-service solutions and comprehensive support services address the needs of retail, financial, travel, healthcare, hospitality, entertainment, gaming and public sector organizations in more than 100 countries. NCR (www.ncr.com) is headquartered in Dayton, Ohio.
SOURCE: NCR Corporation