What is a Dealer Management System (DMS)?

A dealer management system is software platform dealers utilize to manage their dealership.

Fremont, CA: Frequently, you will face the widely used acronym 'DMS' most generally used for a Dealer Management System; still, in some cases, DMS relates to dealer management solutions, dealer management software, or dealer management service.

Role Of Dealer Management System (DMS).

Dealer management systems enable a dealership to carry out all the day-to-day functions their dealership encounters from sales operations, financing operations, service operations, and more; all these functions of a dealership must work together.

With a DMS, dealers can enhance each facet of their business by combining all the tools you need into a single platform. You are no more required to log in to separate solutions to manage your inventory, create point of sale invoices, view service history, or follow up on leads. With all the daily transactions your dealership meets in one place, you can more smoothly run your business.

Using the software integrations available with a DMS, dealers can manage their entire business in one cloud-based dealership software application, allowing business owners to monitor all dealership operations more easily and see the big picture. The integrations made into the software allow for a streamlined, easy-to-use exchange of information between your dealership's operational areas running with your software.

Your success is based on all departments of your dealership. A dealer management system helps you achieve your goals by creating an effective and cooperative way for departments to communicate, interact and stay informed about transactions happening within other dealership areas. A good DMS will save money and enhance the efficiency of your business operations, all while improving the customer experience at your dealership.

Common Features in Dealer Management Systems

• Inventory Management

• Integrated Accounting with Quickbooks

• POS & Retail Management

• Reporting Tools & Analytics

• Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

• Service Scheduling & Productivity Tracker

• Repair Order & Billing Estimates

• Deal Structuring, Forms & Contracting

• Lead Management Quoting