In conjunction with celebrating 30 years of creating innovative solutions for the automotive industry, Autologica Sky DMS has launched the evolution of its dealership management software: integrated analytics for managers and owners.
This new version redefines the scope of the company’s dealership management system (DMS), allowing managers to focus on the strategic aspects of the business.
“Some time ago, the CEO of an auto dealership told me, ‘I want to be on vacation, be able look at my mobile, and know exactly how the company is doing.’ That vision was at the forefront when we started this project,” explained Alfredo McClymont, CEO of Autologica, to Punto biz.
He emphasized, “Our DMS has always handled the operational side of the dealership business efficiently, and now we want to contribute to helping managers with their decision-making.”
Autologica Sky DMS offers a comprehensive solution for managing automotive, agricultural and construction equipment, truck, and motorcycle dealerships, covering the full range of back-office to front-office operations. The introduction of integrated analytics marks the beginning of a new era where each manager can harness the power of data to boost their department’s sales, profitability, and efficiency.
Typically, managers learn about their department’s performance through weekly or monthly reports that analyze past events. While this is a good practice, it is reactive. The new version of Autologica Sky DMS encourages and emphasizes a proactive approach to data.
“Today, there are Business Intelligence tools—and in fact, we have one that many clients use—but it’s not exactly what a manager needs. Traditional BI is after-the-fact, can be challenging to use, and managers often rely on someone to prepare the information. By incorporating analytics directly into the DMS, without needing to access another tool, we reverse this equation and eliminate intermediaries,” the executive explained.
Autologica worked closely with its customers to validate ideas and tailor the tool to their needs. Additionally, training sessions are being offered to help dealership managers with data analysis and provide them with strategies for improving each KPI.
“We want managers to have a tool that serves them in their role, to shift them away from the operational side of the dealership and help them monitor their department and plan strategically.” Alfredo McClymont, CEO at Autologica.
Rethinking the Manager’s Routine
The new version of Autologica Sky DMS provides dashboards featuring specific key performance indicators (KPIs) for each department, and for the dealership as a whole.
For example, the CEO Dashboard shows daily KPIs including sales, results, ROS, breakeven point, absorption rate, solvency, liquidity, and immobilized stock, among others. This data can be filtered for the entire company and by store, all directly within the DMS, and with the ability to drill down into each metric.
“We’re excited to offer dealership managers a tool that allows them to focus on the strategic side of the business, not just the operational,” McClymont said.
The growing complexity of managing a dealership makes a tool like Autologica Sky DMS essential for maintaining healthy margins, preventing money leaks, providing a better customer experience, streamlining processes, and ensuring a more efficient operation.
Article originally published in Puntobiz
