Fidelis PPM Integrates with Provider Exchange Network
Southfield, Mich. – Fidelis PPM and Provider Exchange Network (PEN), a division of Open Dealer Exchange LLC, completed integration to offer dealers the ability to rate and contract for Fidelis F&I products directly through leading finance desking software for auto dealers.
The connectivity to PEN enables F&I aftermarket product e-contracting directly from the auto dealer software. Embedded into the system, e-contracting functions eliminate the need for the dealership user to access multiple applications or re-enter critical deal data in order to complete the transaction. This technology supports dealers using Reynolds and Reynolds and ADP applications, as well as other leading electronic menu systems.
“The connection to PEN helps Fidelis PPM bring our innovative products to dealers and consumer is the easiest most efficient manner,” said Ryan Williams, executive vice president, Fidelis PPM. “Fidelis continually strives to be a premier business partners to dealers and the flexibility of PEN allows us to focus on other value services.”
“Fidelis PPM is a fast growing and innovative company,” said Ron Greer, vice president, Provider Services, PEN. “We are glad they joined our growing network to help the entire supply chain make selling and servicing product sales more accurate and easier for all.”
PEN is an electronic data exchange that streamlines the sales process by integrating the F&I product provider with dealers’ point-of-sale systems, whether through a menu or directly with the DMS. This unique integration approach eliminates the need for separate applications to enable e-contracting for aftermarket products. Functions include electronic ratings, forms preparation and contract origination.
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