Aftersoft Network introduces VAST Enterprise Wholesale Module to the tire aftermarket

Aftersoft Network N.A., Inc. recently announced that it has launched VAST Enterprise Wholesale, a Windows-based product that provides tire wholesalers and companies with both wholesale and retail tire businesses with the an advanced, fully integrated technology solution. Currently, over 2,200 locations are using VAST Enterprise — Aftersoft's suite of VAST service and tire products — and Indiana-based Midwest Tire is among the first to deploy VAST Enterprise Wholesale.

"VAST Enterprise Wholesale is an ideal solution for multi-location tire dealers that are either wholesale, retail or any mix of both. It offers dependable and proven software architecture with user-friendly navigation and advanced security," says Bill Jarvis, CEO of Midwest Tire. "VAST's task management tools allow multiple orders to be open at one time, which enhances productivity and is more consistent with our work flow. The software also provides detailed reporting capabilities for sales, profits and several other metrics. We found the setup and implementation to be very easy and seamless, and customer support from Aftersoft has been top-notch throughout the deployment."

With VAST Enterprise Wholesale, users can combine the wholesale functionality of Aftersoft's tire management system (formerly known as Tradera) and its industry-leading point-of-sale (POS) system into a single integrated solution, allowing them to process and review orders more efficiently, employ best practices in inventory and shipping management, and manage searchable customer histories and comprehensive pricing modules. Additionally, VAST Enterprise Wholesale can link seamlessly with Web-based eCommerce ordering systems such as Aftersoft's OpenWebs B2B and B2C solutions, which provide access to real-time data — a factor that distinguishes Aftersoft's products from its competitors.

As the automotive aftermarket continues to evolve, traditional tire dealers are increasingly expanding into the automotive service business. This evolution exacerbates the inadequacies of outdated in-house business management software that have often made it technologically difficult for tire dealers to increase the scope of their businesses because they were forced to run multiple different systems — for tires and service — that did not interface. "Aftersoft's VAST Enterprise module is resolving technological challenges by seamlessly connecting tire management and auto service POS systems,"says Jim French, managing director of Aftersoft Network. "As a result, we are helping our customers improve their efficiency and financial performance."

The Windows-based application, which is unique in the industry, also features integrated tools that offer timely and convenient inventory restocking options and detailed shipment tracking. "VAST Enterprise Wholesale not only simplifies business operations, it improves efficiency and profitability for tire wholesalers and tire wholesalers with retail businesses," adds French. "Our VAST Enterprise solutions now combine the 'best of breed' in tire management and POS technologies and provide the most integrated and functionally rich inventory management system in the tire industry today."

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