Parts Central Selects MAM's Autopart Software

ALLENTOWN, Pa. – MAM Software, a leading provider of business management solutions, has announced that Parts Central Inc., a member of the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, has chosen Autopart business management software to support company growth. Headquartered in Macon, Georgia, Parts Central is one of the largest warehouse distributors serving Southeast Tennessee, Georgia and North Florida.

Through its Autopart software, MAM will provide key business management functionality for Parts Central, including point of sale, inventory management, forecasting, purchasing, warehouse management, reporting, business intelligence and a fully-integrated accounting package.

“In the past, we’ve always written our own software,” said Trace Butler, chief operating officer for Parts Central. “To replace that software, we needed a strong solution built on a modern platform that’s flexible enough to keep up with our needs. We knew that MAM Software was the best choice.”

Autopart is a business management solution designed to operate automotive warehouses and stores. According to MAM, the product fuses together business activities like sales, inventory management, accounting, warehouse management and reporting processes. The software uses Microsoft SQL technology to coordinate, organize and combine everything from point-of-sale and inventory management to accounting and database management.

“MAM Software caught our attention as they have been very successful with other distributors in our group,” said Butler. “As we looked closer, we saw their solution is flexible with excellent – and much-needed – functionality for both warehouse and stores. This is a big step for us, but we are ready to advance our business with this new generation of software.

“We’re excited to have Parts Central join us and we look forward to tackling their business challenges together,” said Patrick Maley, president of MAM Software. “Their success in the market and their experience developing solutions will make them a valuable partner and strengthen MAM Software going forward.”

Federated Auto Parts Distributors announced it is entering into a collaboration with the Association of Independent Oil Distributors (AIOD) – one it said will focus on mutual benefits for the respective members.

“Federated is constantly looking at ways to improve value for all constituents and this agreement provides that,” said Sue Godschalk, president of Federated. “This collaboration provides added volume and opportunities for our suppliers, new partners for our members, and added supply points and products for shop customers. We have enjoyed working closely with several AIOD members in the past and this agreement will expand and create further opportunities for both Federated and AIOD.”