IRVINE, Calif., August 10, 2006 - Powersports Standard Protocol has gone from years of development and testing to real world dealership use, opening a new era in parts ordering.
On July 5, Camrod Corp, Inc., a Manhattan-based multi-line dealer, performed pricing and availability checks and placed production parts orders with Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. using c-Systems' PSP-enabled dealership management software. Dealerships using c-Systems Software will be the first to integrate PSP, the new industry standard that allows them to transact business with suppliers entirely from within their own dealership management systems.
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., is the first motorcycle distributor to use PSP, offering its dealerships the ability to easily conduct real-time business transactions right from the DMS. They don't need to log on to a separate Web site to locate or order parts. And any returning information, such as back-orders, will automatically update their business systems, without double entry.
"The ease of use, order accuracy and the tremendous time savings with PSP are major benefits to our dealership," said Jose Guzman of Camrod Motors in New York City. "Looking up parts availability and placing orders is about 6 times faster when we can use PSP". "We look forward to more suppliers using PSP to further streamline our operations, simplify employee training and speed up customer service. Everyone wins with this new protocol."
Several other original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket distributors are planning to adopt PSP this year, including American Honda Motor Co. Inc.; American Suzuki Motor Corp.; Custom Chrome; Motorcycle Stuff; and Southern Motorcycle Supply.
Other leading dealer service providers implementing PSP in 2006 include ADP Lightspeed and MIC Systems and Software (not related to Motorcycle Industry Council).
Motorcycle Industry Council member companies invested significant financial and human resources in the development and testing of PSP. New vehicle registrations and warranty claims are the next transactions slated for incorporation into the standard.
Powersports companies interested in downloading the specification or obtaining more information can do so by visiting www.psp.mic.org. Powersports dealers can learn more by contacting their business system vendor. The PSP initiative is supported by MIC staff and specialized technology consultants, and receives guidance and counsel from the MIC's Board of Directors through the Technology Advisory Committee and Business Advisory Committee. With PSP specifications now publicly released, any company can adopt PSP to streamline the transfer of business data between dealers and suppliers in real-time. Operational and testing support for PSP adopters is available through the MIC.
The Motorcycle Industry Council is a not-for-profit, national trade association representing manufacturers and distributors of motorcycles, scooters, motorcycle/ATV parts and accessories and members of allied trades, located in Irvine, Calif.