Proudly serving the industry for which it was named for more than 50 years, Outdoor Power Equipment provides dealers who sell and service outdoor power equipment with valuable information to succeed in a competitive market.
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www.outdoorpowerequipment.com OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT FEBRUARY 2017 17 COVER STORY | Best Practices OPE ■ Create suggested inventory orders using predictive logic ■ Auto-reclassify order codes based on custom rules ■ Use ASPEN's electronic parts catalog integration ■ Get real-time access to parts/units information via the ASPEN Integrator API that works with virtually any third- party software package or website ■ Generate a parts order submission, check dealer locations, and submit parts inquiries to manufacturers ■ Access information via a mobile device: check availability, scan physical inventory, upload pictures, and create picklists ■ Integrate with Commercial Web Services and other equipment sites Charter Software's many system integrations are the result of close relationships with industry-leading OEMs and suppliers, and they are designed to increase communication and profitability across all departments of OPE dealerships. Charter Software's commitment to innovation and adherence to technology development best practices enable the Littleton, Colo.-based company to deliver a powerful yet flexible system that adapts to dynamic market changes. Ideal Computer Systems, Inc. Ideal builds business management software that puts all dealership activities in one place, providing you with an easy way to eliminate inefficiencies and grow your business. With more than 30 years of experience, Ideal incorporates best business practices to ensure that its business management software works like a dealership operates on a day-to-day basis. ■ Sales: Sell more, keep deals profitable, and offer exceptional customer service. ■ Service: Automate your service department from start to finish, and make it profitable. ■ Parts: Gain complete control of your inventory, and keep your stocking levels lean. ■ Accounting: Eliminate double entry into additional software, and access all financial and accounting information instantly. Today, the design of Ideal software is inspired by the feedback of more than 1,100 of North America's most prominent dealers, all of whom the company is proud to call its clients. COVER STORY | Best Practices www.billygoat.com Take the chore out of the chore with Billy Goat! Billy Goat's Renovation Lineup Billy Goat's Renovation Lineup Billy Goat's Renovation Lineup for Ease of Spring Chores ALL-NEw SECoNd GEN! HydRo-dRivE AvAiLABLE! Self-Propelled Overseeder • Footpedalactivationforoperatorcomfort comfort • Bladedesignimprovesslicing,reduces thatchpick-up&extendsbladelife • Floatingcuttinghead • AutoDrop ™ savesseed 18" Hydro-Drive Sod Cutter • SetandForget ™ Forget ™ Forget bladedepthadjustment • Reversespeed • 3.5mphtransportspeed • Rearswivelcasterforcurvedwork Full Line of Aerators • 18-,25-&30-inchreciprocating reciprocating • 19"drum • 48"&60"towable • Hydro-drive,hydro-tine • Easeofmaintenance aeration aeration — Compiled by Steve Noe