US based software products provider Epicor Software has unveiled the new version of Epicor Vista for the automotive aftermarket with new web-based market and category intelligence services.
The software is claimed to allow the automotive aftermarket distributors to create location-specific list of the required parts based on the vehicle model, brand and other criteria.
Epicor Vista also offers an array of new data visualization applets designed for use on the mobile devices of the distributor sales representatives.
Epicor automotive and marketing retail distribution solutions senior vice president Steve Bieszczat said the Vista 6 delivers aftermarket-specific analytics that can enhance inventory efficiency and sales performance at the DC, store and installer levels.
"This solution helps empower the entire distribution channel to step beyond traditional category management by providing unprecedented customer insight, including the individual vehicle and parts installer as well as the anticipated repair demand by part type and brand," Bieszczat said.
"It also offers distributor sales professionals the tools they need to better maintain and grow their installer relationships."
According to the company, the product's analytics identify buying patterns and emerging trends by combining transactional information including store sales and regional rankings by part with eCatalog fitment data available through the Epicor PartExpert replacement parts database.
The data is said to be filtered through Polk's vehicle in operations (VIO) records and Vista replacement rate information to create fact-based stocking recommendations across each part category.