Solera's Vehicle Solutions Auto/Mate Forges Strategic Partnership with IPS ScanIt Parts for Exclusive Parts Scanning Solution

January 31, 2024 at 12:36 PM EST

Revolutionizing dealership inventory management

Solera’s Vehicle Solutions business line, the leader in vehicle owner lifecycle management, announced today an exclusive partnership between its Auto/Mate dealer management system platform and Innovative Programming Systems (IPS) and their cutting-edge product, ScanIt Parts. This collaboration aims to bring an exclusive parts scanning solution to Auto/Mate dealers, further enhancing their dealership inventory management capabilities.

IPS ScanIt Parts is a state-of-the-art solution designed to revolutionize dealership inventory management. Leveraging advanced wireless technology, barcode scanning, and printing equipment, ScanIt Parts offers a suite of features and benefits aimed at helping dealerships save money and streamline their operations.

While IPS is already a valued partner with Auto/Mate through the Open/Mate API platform, this new partnership takes the collaboration to the next level. Auto/Mate will now have sales exclusivity to resell the innovative parts scanning solution to its network of dealers. This exclusivity ensures that Auto/Mate dealers can access and leverage the full potential of ScanIt Parts for optimizing their parts management processes with the benefit of working with one vendor and one bill.

Key features and benefits of ScanIt Parts include:

- Cutting-edge wireless technology

- Barcode scanning and printing equipment

- Cloud Based Software and Operation

- Enhanced dealership inventory management

- Cost-saving applications

- All real-time transactions

- Enhanced security of all transactions

- Dedicated support for efficient implementation

"We are thrilled to deepen our partnership with IPS through the integration of ScanIt Parts into the Auto/Mate ecosystem," said Jason Baab, Director of Product at Auto/Mate. "This collaboration underscores our commitment to providing our dealers with cutting-edge solutions that empower them to operate more efficiently and effectively in today's competitive automotive landscape."

The integration of ScanIt Parts into the Auto/Mate platform is a testament to the seamless connectivity facilitated by the Open/Mate API platform. Auto/Mate dealers will benefit not only from the innovative features of ScanIt Parts but also from the convenience and integration capabilities that come with the partnership.

"We are excited to expand our collaboration with Auto/Mate and provide their dealers with a comprehensive parts scanning solution,” said Dale Zimmer, VP Software Development at IPS. "ScanIt Parts is designed to simplify and enhance dealership inventory management, and we look forward to helping Auto/Mate dealers optimize their parts processes. IPS understands the importance of integration with Auto/Mate DMS, our scanners are designed to integrate smoothly, reduce errors and update counts in real-time which will help with your inventory control processes and reduce operational inefficiencies. This game-changing solution can streamline your operations and enhance productivity. The ability to utilize the barcode scanners for physical inventory is another major time saving feature for the dealers as well."

This strategic partnership signifies Auto/Mate's ongoing commitment to offering a comprehensive suite of solutions that cater to the diverse needs of automotive dealerships. As the automotive industry continues to evolve, Auto/Mate remains at the forefront, delivering technology that empowers dealerships to thrive.

Attendees and media representatives are invited to visit Booth 2901W at the 2024 NADA Show to experience these groundbreaking services and solutions firsthand. Solera’s Vehicle Solutions team will be available for presentations, demonstrations, and discussions regarding their comprehensive suite of solutions.

To learn more about Solera’s Vehicle Solutions or to secure a spot while at the NADA Show, visit www.solera.com/nada.

For more information about Auto/Mate and IPS ScanIt Parts, please visit www.automate.com or www.scanitparts.com.

About Solera | Vehicle Solutions

Solera is the global leader in vehicle lifecycle management software-as-a-service, data, and services. Through four lines of business – vehicle claims, vehicle repairs, vehicle solutions, and fleet solutions – Solera is home to many leading brands in the vehicle lifecycle ecosystem, including Identifix, Audatex, DealerSocket, Omnitracs, LoJack, Spireon, eDriving/Mentor, Explore, cap hpi, Autodata, and others. Solera empowers its customers to succeed in the digital age by providing them with a “one-stop shop” solution that streamlines operations, offers data-driven analytics, and enhances customer engagement, which Solera believes helps customers drive sales, promote customer retention, and improve profit margins. Solera serves over 300,000 global customers and partners in 100+ countries. For more information, visit www.solera.com.

About Auto/Mate

Auto/Mate, a division of Solera, is a leading provider of dealership management system (DMS) software to retail automotive dealerships, with a focus on enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Our Automotive Management Productivity Suite (AMPS) is a user-friendly, feature-rich DMS in use by more than 1,500 auto dealers nationwide.

About IPS ScanIt Parts

Innovative Programming Solutions (IPS) ScanIt Parts is dedicated to developing efficient applications for dealership inventory management. Their state-of-the-art wireless technology, coupled with barcode scanning and printing equipment, provides dealerships with cost-saving solutions and streamlined operations. IPS is committed to advancing technology for the automotive parts industry.