Auto/Mates Completes DMS Integration with BMW
ALBANY, N.Y. — Auto/Mate Dealership Systems has completed integration of its dealership management system, Automotive Management Productivity Suite (AMPS), with BMW of North America (BMWNA)'s DMS Data Transfer system.
BMW dealers using Auto/Mate's DMS can now enjoy seamless bi-directional information exchange with BMWNA.
“Having a fully integrated solution will save BMW dealers both time and money as it speeds up daily processes and eliminates loss of data, redundant data entry and other inefficiencies," said Mike Esposito, president and CEO of Auto/Mate Dealership Systems.
Auto/Mate has completed integration of the following qualified interfaces with BMWNA's DMS Data Transfer system: retail delivery reporting (RDR), vehicle inventory download, financial statements and fixed ops such as service appointments and parts inventory.
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