MAM Software launches new Autocat+ version 2.0

MAM Software today introduced Autocat+ v2.0, the next major release of its popular electronic parts catalogue.

Printable version 27 September 2006

MAM Software today introduced Autocat+ v2.0, the next major release of its popular electronic parts cataloguing software for motor factors, accessory retailers and parts distributors. This major release introduces a number of significant enhancements to the application and further extends its functionality.

“This release contains features that many of our customers will find extremely valuable” said Lee Broad, MAM's Director of Technical Development. “It demonstrates our ongoing commitment to developing practical functionality that offers tangible user benefits”.

The new release features a host of new developments that offer customisable product groups, enhanced image comparisons, improved supplier maintenance and configurable parameters.

Customisable product groups

With the introduction of customisable product- and sub-groups, users can now tailor Autocat+ to their own individual product profiles. Not only can groups be reordered and removed, new groups can be created and sub-groups assigned. This can significantly simplify the selection process, enabling products to be identified more quickly.

Enhanced image comparisons

This latest version of Autocat+ continues to make significant steps towards 'first-time-fit' by improving upon its existing image comparison functionality. Users can now visually compare over 80,000 products – including exhausts – whilst also viewing notes provided by the supplier.

Improved supplier maintenance

Autocat's new supplier management routines make it even easier to specify first- and second-line suppliers for multiple product groups. Preferences can be automatically copied across an entire supplier’s range quickly and simply. Furthermore, when products cannot be sourced from preferred suppliers, Autocat+ can now instantly suggest sources outside the favoured list.

Configurable parameters

A number of new user-defined parameters have been introduced in this latest release. For example, Autocat's useful notes facility, which enables valuable product information to be shared between catalogue users, now includes an option to print on invoices.

“Autocat+ v2.0 provides important new customisation capabilities and improved identification routines” concluded Broad. “The new developments in Autocat+ v2.0 streamline the selection process and helps our users make significant inroads towards attaining first-time-fit”.

MAM also announced a number of forthcoming features which are planned for Autocat+ v2.1. These include engine code matching, integrated links to fit times and service schedules and integrated links to suppliers' online technical information bulletins. Version 2.1 is currently under development and is expected to be released later this year. 

Autocat+ v2.0 is available now to both new and existing users. Existing Autocat+ subscribers will automatically receive a free upgrade of their software. Please contact MAM Software on 0870 766 7012 for further information.

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