LIVE AT SEMA: ASA Adds eCatalog, Service Estimating to Software

ASA Tire Systems has added a comprehensive auto parts electronic catalog, sourcing and estimating solution to its TireMaster business management software. The new capabilities, made possible through the Activant Integrated Service Estimator solution, will help users expand their services, produce faster and more accurate repair estimates and source parts from a significantly larger network of suppliers, according to ASA.

The Webbased system enables tire dealers to access the information and parts needed to complete virtually any common automotive repair, the company said.

“Business owners rely on their ASA TireMaster software to help drive profitable growth through exceptional frontline efficiency. The integration of Activant’s ISE solution takes the value of the TireMaster platform to an entirely new level by helping users successfully expand into new service areas while maintaining a highly streamlined workflow,” ASA ppresident Wayne Croswell said.

The Activant ISE solution provides fast, oneclick access to an extensive array of features and functionality, including a database of 7.9 million parts covering approximately 148.5 million applications.

Other features include: the Coverto-Cover eCatalog module, containing millions of product images, specifications and an OE crossreference list; LaborExpert aftermarket flat rate labor guide; EZWrite database of popular repair and maintenance services premapped to parts and labor requirements; InterChange cross-reference tool featuring more than 16 million OEtoaftermarket and aftermarkettoaftermarket listings; Service Intervals Plus database of OEMrecommended scheduled vehicle maintenance items; and an automatic VIN decoding tool to unlock a vast array of vehicle specifications and related information.

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GRI recently conducted programs in Sri Lanka to empower women and motivate children under its Green x Circle initiative. The company said these endeavors aimed to address the needs of the community, focusing on both women empowerment and youth motivation.

GRI recently organized a training program titled "Management of household finance under current economic conditions" at the Ingiriya Rubber Collecting Center in Sri Lanka, South Asia led by Shashika Nimali, an NLP practitioner and life coach. The company said this initiative provided women in the industry with essential skills and knowledge to effectively manage household finances. GRI's tailored training sessions equipped participants with tools for informed decision-making, ultimately fostering greater financial security and independence, the company said.