January 2016 Newsletter


 
ProfitNet Users - Simplify Your Business Processes with a New Integration
PartsTrader now integrates with ProfitNet, a leading shop management tool.
  • Streamline Your Process - If your collision repair shop uses the ProfitNet shop management application, you can now benefit from a streamlined process between PartsTrader and ProfitNet.
  • Parts Status At a Glance - With the integration enabled, you'll still use PartsTrader to source and order your parts. However, ProfitNet will automatically update and reflect the current status of parts for the job. You’ll know with a quick glance where you are with the parts for the job.
  • Increase Order Accuracy and Eliminate Redundancy - Existing PartsTrader-ProfitNet users will see a reduction in redundant steps, with fewer duplicate orders and increased order accuracy. Your process becomes more efficient without even trying!
Get Started Today!

Call YADA Systems (800) 634-2614 and request the PartsTrader integration and training.

Need additional information? Download to learn more.
 
 
 
Premier Supplier Program Now in Place
Are you a Premier Supplier? If so, then you've demonstrated your commitment to your collision repair shop customers. Premier Suppliers are highlighted in the PartsTrader Quote Selection Tool, drawing attention to your quote at exactly the time of decision, as well as other key screens, including where repairers choose their Preferred Suppliers.

Premier Suppliers are those that:
 
  • Maintain a high Overall Rating (minimum of 4.0 stars for a dealer or 3.5 stars for an alternative parts supplier)
  • Submit quotes on a majority of quote requests received from repairers
  • Respond to quote requests promptly (usually within 20 minutes)*
  • Consistently confirm orders at the price that was quoted*
  • Confirm orders promptly (usually within 30 minutes)*
  • Maintain a current PartsTrader account that is in good standing
    *calculated separately for State Farm and non-State Farm jobs
The Premier Supplier program is just one way that PartsTrader works for you to ensure a fair and transparent marketplace for buyers and sellers of collision parts. Visit the Help Center for additional information on the Premier Supplier program.,
 
 
Thank You for a Terrific 2015!
Thank you for a terrific 2015. Because of the PartsTrader community, we achieved many milestones and achievements this past year:
  • Integration with ProfitNet™ Shop Management System released
  • Over $2 Billion in Confirmed Order Value processed since initial launch
  • First single day with over $6 million in order value processed through the platform
  • Over 100 million base points and over 34 million bonus points earned by repairers in the PartsTrader Rewards™ program
  • 3 Million quote requests processed
  • Integration agreement reached with OE Connection
  • PartsTrader named a Chicago Innovation Award Finalist
  • PartsTrader presented CIECA’s Electronic Commerce Company of the Year award

As 2016 kicks into high gear, PartsTrader anticipates continued growth, additional partner integrations and more efforts to squeeze inefficiencies out of the parts procurement and ordering process.

 
 
Management Reports Provide Business Insight
PartsTrader Management Reports for Suppliers can keep you focused on the metrics that matter and answer questions like:.
  • Do I have a repairer who consistently orders and then returns parts?
  • How is my staff performing?
  • What is my part mix by insurer?
The management reports available through PartsTrader provide valuable insight that can help you develop key strategies to build and retain customers. Management reports are available to users with Supplier Settings (Company Settings) access and those with the Financial Manager role.
Get started by clicking the Reports link at the top of your PartsTrader screen. For additional information, visit the Supplier Report section in the PartsTrader Help Center. For a quick overview of the available reports, download the Supplier Management Reports User Guide.
 
 
 GMG Envirosafe Can Help Your Shop Comply with OSHA and EPA Regulations
GMG EnviroSafe can help your shop with EPA and OSHA compliance. They will work with you to understand your business and what you need to do to stay compliant. PartsTrader RewardsTM offers two different GMG EnviroSafe packages for redemption.
 

The DIY Package provides all of the documentation, tools, resources and training that will give your business the jump start needed to be compliant. Included in this package are site-specific business plans required by OSHA and EPA, online hazard communication training, monthly safety meetings, new employee processes, inspection logs, access to the GMG EnviroSafe research database and phone support.

The Basic Package includes all of the above and also includes an on-site inspection by a GMG Compliance Coordinator. The on-site visit includes a comprehensive assessment of compliance violations for OSHA and EPA, a classroom training session with all technicians, establishment of a unique filing system for compliance paperwork and a customized online SDS database for the shop.

 
To order or learn more about these Compliance packages, visit the Rewards Store today.
 
 
December Top Performers

Congratulations to the 1,472 suppliers named Top Suppliers for December 2015.  
Of those, 734 suppliers received this accolade from the repairer community for six months or more. To see the complete list for December, click below.
 
Congratulations to the Top Repairers for December 2015.  
The supplier community spoke and named 482 repairers as Top Repairers for the month. Of those, 152 repairers earned this designation for six consecutive months or more. The complete list is at the link.

You Help Determine Who's on Top with Your Feedback

Both repairers and suppliers provide feedback using a 5-star scale to let companies that they've done business with know where they're doing a great job, and where there's still room for improvement. Each month, PartsTrader aggregates this information determine the top performing repairers and suppliers across the country.

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