JMsolutions Introduces Inventory Optimization Services

1/22/2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 22, 2009

JMsolutions Introduces

Inventory Optimization Services

Newest addition to AAX® Inventory Management Solution increases profits, reduces costs

Deerfield Beach, Fla. – In today's economy, every department of an auto dealership needs to run at peak performance. Maximizing sales in both the used- and new-vehicle departments is at the heart of any successful store.

JMsolutions’ newest value-added program to its AAX Inventory Management Solution (AAX) is its Inventory Optimization Services (IOS), which provide dealer groups with advanced Core inventory recommendations and services. IOS has produced substantial results, including:

Increased total profit – front-end grosses by over 50 percent;
Reduced average inventory turn times – by nearly 60 percent;
Improved retail vs. wholesale sales – retail sell-through rates increased to more than 80 percent; and
Reduced group and dealer inventory management effort – less time spent identifying core inventory.

According to JMsolutions President Scott Barrett, AAX’s full spectrum of inventory management solutions enables dealers to secure a “Core” inventory of vehicles that are proven winners in their marketplace and in their store.

“When you factor in the personal services of our inventory consultants with the proven results of our AAX system, dealers see dramatic results,” Barrett said. “Our experienced IOS consultants help dealer groups get the right inventory to the right dealership, which increases gross profits and productivity,” he continued.

JMsolutions AAX inventory optimization consultants support dealers with:

In-group vehicle matching tailored to the group's needs;
Inventory management to get Core vehicles to their Ideal Retail Locations;
Group trade performance reporting based on vehicle sell-through and profit lift; and
Pricing analysis and recommendations based on local market sales and conditions.

"We’ve been extremely pleased with the results we’ve seen using AAX Inventory Optimization Services,” commented Jeff Dyke, executive vice president of Operations, Sonic Automotive Group. “Sonic stores have realized improved used vehicle performance through our use of IOS, even considering our challenging economic environment.”

Visit us at NADA

For more information about JMsolutions AAX Inventory Management Solutions, visit us at the 2009 National Automobile Dealer Association Convention (NADA) and Expo in New Orleans Morial Convention Center, January 24 – 27, booth #3541.

About JMsolutions

A JM Family Enterprises, Inc. (www.jmfamily.com) company, JMsolutions (www.jmsolutions.com) develops and markets innovative software systems that help automotive dealers improve operational efficiencies throughout the sales and marketing process while maximizing sales. JMsolutions offers its AAX® inventory management suite; CMX™ customer management suite which includes DealerUps™ customer relationship management, ProCal™ desking, ProFi™ finance and insurance menu; and DMEautomotive sales and service marketing suite. In addition, the company provides dealers with related training and consulting services. JMsolutions serves over 2,500 dealership clients nationwide, including the nation’s top six dealer groups. Headquartered in Deerfield Beach, Fla., JMsolutions also has major operations in Dallas, Texas.