Chevin Boosts FleetWave’s Parts Management
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Chevin Fleet Solutions has integrated its FleetWave enterprise-level fleet and asset management software with the National Automotive Parts Association Integrated Business Solutions point-of-sale system to help fleets efficiently process, manage, and track parts.
The integration between FleetWave and NAPA IBS has been developed to allow for a more effective parts management capability for customers of both companies.
“By integrating NAPA IBS with our FleetWave fleet management software, we are providing a new way for mutual clients to streamline inventory management, including purchasing and accounting practices,” said Ron Katz, Chevin senior vice president of North American sales. “The integration also helps eliminate wasteful paper-based processes, lower administrative burden by ensuring all parts are assigned to work orders and improve shop and technician productivity.”
A three-way connection between fleet management, technicians, and parts personnel has been created through the new integration, according to Chevin. A direct link with the proprietary point of sale system is used to electronically send parts requests from work orders within FleetWave.
The automated process drives inventory replenishment, helping maintain correct stocking levels from multiple vendors. The integration also streamlines management processes by automatically recording parts usage, warranty, and returns, without the need for redundant data entry.
By linking parts used to a particular vehicle, the IBS integration ensures accurate data is available in FleetWave for cost and specification analyses as well. With IBS, an on-site parts room staffed by NAPA provides customized and dedicated inventory for fleets.
NAPA IBS currently manages nearly 400 parts rooms across the U.S. for government, construction, and utility fleets.
“Public and private fleets that use FleetWave have found our integration with Chevin Fleet Solutions to be of tremendous value in managing their operations,” said Jett Kuntz, vice president, NAPA IBS. “Fleet customers make important commitments when they select management software, so it’s important that we have business …Read the rest of this story
