Next-Gen Dealership Management Systems Driving Auto Industry Innovation

Advances in technology, evolving government regulations, and constantly shifting consumer behavior have created new, sophisticated ways for businesses to connect with customers and deliver products and services. However, these developments have also introduced multiple layers of complexity across manufacturing, consumer goods, and automotive supply chains, both globally and locally. To address these growing challenges, dedicated Next-Generation Dealer Management Systems (Next-Gen DMS) have become essential. Several recent industry use cases underscore the critical need for these advanced solutions.

Extending Network

Since a few years, a leading paint manufacturing corporation has been using a DMS for their distributors across several countries. This DMS was created for their distributors, but they now want to expand it to the supply chain’s leaf nodes, such as dealers and retailers. Since the current licenses are for different modules, the manufacturer would need to obtain a new type and collection of licenses. In doing so, the producer anticipates a high cost of permits, which becomes a significant bottleneck.

Functional and Technical Scalability

A major passenger car manufacturer is now using a DMS that has been in operation for a few years. Several changes/ improvements are needed to meet business needs. Making a minor change in this DMS is difficult (and expensive) due to legacy technologies and end-of-life hardware.

Accessibility

A DMS hosted on the premises of a major tractor manufacturer is in use. During the festive seasons or month/year-end, there is a heavy rush, and dealers face performance issues on-premise setup accessible over WAN (Wide Area Network).

Capital Investment

Most automakers are still using a ten-year-old DMS and spending a lot of money on recurring licenses. The DMS and system software must be upgraded due to issues with usability, efficiency, and customer experience. Upgrading the solution necessitates a significant financial investment in terms of licensing and infrastructure. Still, it does not have the same level of user interface or scalability as current cloud-native applications.