MAM wins Marathon

Marathon Warehouse Distribution chooses MAM's Autonet e-commerce solution to deliver real-time price, stock and ordering

Printable version 27 August 2008

Marathon Warehouse Distribution is the latest automotive parts distributor to choose MAM Software's Autonet to help power its e-commerce initiatives. Autonet will give Marathon customers the ability to perform real-time price and stock enquiries and place both stock and distress orders from Marathon directly within MAM's Autopart management software.

This new system will help Marathon's customers simplify their stock replenishment process. Customers can check prices and availability directly from within Autopart before raising and transmitting orders directly to Marathon. Full cross referencing has been integrated within the system so that users can enquire on part numbers and brands that are familiar to them.  

Orders placed through Marathon Autonet are confirmed back to the user instantly. If stock is not available, or the part number has been superseded, the system will suggest alternatives. The entire process is conducted in real-time, meaning orders and enquiries can be undertaken while a customer waits at the counter or on the phone.

 "The system is being implemented to help our factor customers secure more sales and profit opportunities with improved efficiencies" explained Colin Fisher, Director of Sales and Marketing at Marathon. "As well as simplifying the stock ordering process, Marathon Autonet will enable our customers to capitalise on distress sales opportunities by presenting counter staff with price and availability for products they may not have in stock."

"Marathon Autonet is another exciting example of our commitment to bringing efficiencies to our customers" Colin Fisher continued. "It will undoubtedly bring mutual benefits to all parties and will help grow our already strong trading relationships with our motor factor customers."

"We are very pleased that Marathon has chosen to join the growing community of Autonet-enabled suppliers and distributors" commented Mike Jamieson, Managing Director of MAM Software. "Many of our motor factor customers are already reaping significant benefits by conducting their purchasing through our Autonet e-commerce solution.  The addition of Marathon Warehouse Distribution further extends the choice of suppliers with which they can trade electronically."