AutoPower is the ERP solution for independent HD aftermarket companies.
Though the term “Enterprise Resource Planning” (ERP) was first coined in the 1990s, AutoPower pioneered the concept of integrating and automating core business processes—specifically for the benefit of independent heavy-duty aftermarket companies—years before the now-widespread moniker existed.
The AutoPower ERP system essentially unites five critical yet disparate operations under one umbrella: Accounting, Inventory Management, Sales and Price Management, Service and Reman, and Warehouse Management. This integration unlocks a host of benefits to ensure teams have access to the latest data to deliver the most cohesive, responsive, accurate information to customers.
Increasingly, however, the leaders behind growth-minded HD parts and service organizations recognize that the true value of the complete AutoPower system lies beyond seamless integration. It enables them to transform volumes of everyday business data into strategic advantages, such as real-time data synchronization, inventory optimization, best-practice automation and forecast precision. These capabilities can ultimately revolutionize both profitability and customer satisfaction.
Simply put, an ERP can be transformational to a company of any size.
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At a macro level, industry resource ERP Focus captures the strategic value an ERP system yields when it is leveraged most effectively:
The AutoPower system not only delivers these benefits tailor-made for the HD parts and service aftermarket, it is also remarkably simple to implement and use daily—even for independent companies with limited technical resources and experience.
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The AutoPower ERP provides the smoothest transition to data-based management by capturing, processing, and correlating mountains of data across all business applications, including Accounting, Inventory, Warehouse, Sales, and Service/Reman. This allows you to transform everyday business data into strategic advantages such as real-time synchronization, inventory optimization, and precise forecasting. Strategic visibility is further enhanced by AutoPowerBI, which provides interactive dashboards to visualize detailed sales trends and identify competitor encroachment.
Yes, by replacing manual recording with Labor Scanning Stations that use barcode technology to capture precise work order time. The system provides a Labor Productivity Analysis, giving you insight into shop performance and profitability across various job functions. This real-time visibility into the Work Order Job Status Board ensures that supervisors can identify workflow issues and use history files to accurately quote future similar work.
AutoPower’s Core Management Module is designed to turn cores into a profit center by providing streamlined tracking of both inbound and outbound cores. For remanufacturing operations, the system maintains a complete assembly record—including core costs, parts, and labor—from the initial teardown to the final serialized product. You can also conduct a “Dirty Core” physical inventory to maintain accurate records of reclaiming residual value from used parts.
AutoPower utilizes an Infrastructure as a Service (IAAS) model that includes a secure hosting center and “evergreen” maintenance to keep your business at the cutting edge. To ensure failsafe business continuity, the system provides 15-minute server replication to secondary locations and hardened protection against ransomware and other cyber threats. This architecture allows you to focus on your core mission of serving customers rather than managing complex IT infrastructure
Through the AutoPower Inventory Network (AIN), your team can search for parts in real-time across hundreds of other distributors. This acts as a “virtual inventory,” allowing countermen to locate hard-to-find parts in seconds and find the stock closest to your location. This capability mitigates supply constraints and significantly reduces lost sales when local stock is unavailable.
The Pricing Power Module uses a flexible matrix to handle complex, tailored pricing scenarios and rules. It incorporates methods ranging from velocity pricing (based on item rarity) to price creep controls, ensuring that up-to-date costs are automatically reflected in your promotions, quotes, and work orders. This ensures your pricing always keeps pace with rising vendor costs to maintain intended part sales margins.
AutoPower automates the collection process through an integrated digital A/R strategy, utilizing Click2Pay to send bulk payment notices automatically via email or text. Customers are empowered to resolve invoice disputes online, establish payment plans, and view historical invoices, which reduces the administrative burden on your team. This automation can reduce order-to-cash cycles by more than 20%.
Absolutely; AutoPower pioneered the integration of core business processes for the independent heavy-duty aftermarket decades ago. The system is “Tailored to Fit,” ensuring that the software mirrors how your specific business is managed. We support your success through AutoPower University (AutoPowerU), which provides comprehensive online training videos and ongoing support classes for your personnel.
AutoPower specializes in “non-disruptive deployment.” We understand that independent HD shops often have limited IT resources, so our system is designed to be simple to implement. We provide expert hosting and managed services so you can focus on the shop floor, not the server room.
Analogy: Managing a high-stakes heavy-duty operation without an integrated ERP is like trying to lead a convoy while blindfolded; you can hear the engines, but you can’t see the road or the obstacles. AutoPower acts as a 360-degree radar and GPS system, providing the visibility needed to navigate inventory shortages, shop inefficiency, and shifting margins with precision.