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Subaru Canada launches Digital
Vehicle Health Check pilot program |
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Subaru Canada have committed to a 6 store
pilot program of the Digital Vehicle Health Check System
starting in August 08, only weeks after ODS launched the
system in to the North America market. The program is
due to run until the end of 2008 at which point, following
the success of the program, a national launch is due for
roll-out from January 09. |
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ODS Launches Automotive
Recruitment Site in Canada - AutoDealerStaff.ca |
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Autodealerstaff.ca went live on the 19th
June to a very positive reception at the Automechanika show
in Toronto. The launch, which was the most visited
area at the Automechanika show, signifies an expansion of
ODS's business into less traditional market sectors for a
consultancy and business management company.
"There is a real need in the market for an automotive
recruitment business that not only delivers jobs but also
supports dealerships with HR requirements unique to the
industry, such as Pay Plans and Job Descriptions and ODS has
the expertise to meet these requirements."
Andy Fannin-Church - VP Technical Operations
ODS plans to expand the site with launches in additional
markets (domestic and overseas) within the next 12 months. |
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ODS Launches Digital Vehicle
Health Check in North America |
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ODS is pleased to announce the launch of
a revolutionary cost effective Digital Vehicle Health Check
System into the North American Market. The system,
which has been running in the UK for the past year, takes
advantage of the latest digital pen technologies to record a
technicians health check diagnosis and transmit that data
onto a web based CRM system for the service advisor.
The system is not dependant on PC's, so there is no large
outlay for workshop equipment as there is with other
existing products.
Results produced by the system are phenomenal, generating an
increase of 50% in hours per RO across the multi-franchised
pilot stores. For full details about the system, click
the link below. |
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more information about the DVHC system. |
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Porsche Cars
North America Appoint ODS to Develop New PO Products |
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Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) have
appointed ODS to develop a unique Pre-Owned Territory
Mapping and Analysis product and a web based Pre-Owned
Development Tool. The products represent a concerted
effort by PCNA to improve the CPO and non-CPO performance of
their network. Both products, which are aimed at the
entire NA dealer network, are due to be launched on August
1st 2008. |
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ODS Secures 2 New Canadian Profit
Forum Groups |
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Following the continued success of the
existing ODS VW Canada DP Profit Forum, ODS has secured 2
new Canadian groups, a Pre-Owned Group and an Aftersales
Managers group. The emphasis placed on Pre-Owned and
Aftersales groups is a trend noticed by ODS, especially as
we move into a time of economic uncertainty. Dealers
are recognizing the importance of these business areas in
helping them get through this time, especially as new
vehicle margins continue to diminish across many brands.
The 2 new groups both commence in Q2 2008. |
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Porsche Cars North America
Appoint ODS to Take Over Pre-Owned Profit Forum |
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Porsche Cars North America have appointed
ODS to take over their current Pre-Owned Profit Forum Group.
The move comes following the continued success of the
existing Porsche DP Groups currently administered and hosted
by ODS. |
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Kia Motors North America Appoints
ODS for National Operational Reviews |
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Kia Motors North America have retained
the services of ODS to perform National Operational Reviews
for the 600+ strong dealer network. The appointment
comes following the success of the pilot program which
yielded great results; workshop sold hours up 32%, GP% up 4
points, increased bottom line profits and improved CSI
results. |
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ASE Chooses ODS for NA
Partnership |
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ASE (Automotive
Services Europe) who operate across Europe and Asia, has
chosen ODS as it’s NA partner. ASE offers a wide range of
sophisticated automotive products and the partnership
empowers the 2 companies to share expertise and combine
resources to better develop products and further support
their clients. |
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ODS Opens First European Office
in the UK |
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ODS has opened
it’s first European office in Swindon, England. The current
growth of our International client base has demanded that we
open the new facility to better service our clients. A
future office is also planned for Germany to specifically
service the growth of our continental European clients. |
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Kia Motors North America Appoints
ODS to Perform Pilot National Aftersales Operational Reviews |
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Kia North
America has appointed ODS to perform pilot aftersales
operational reviews with an objective of increasing
dealership profitability. Kia has confirmed that ODS will
become the preferred supplier of aftersales operational
reviews across the Kia network. |
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Volkswagen Canada Confirms
ODS as Preferred Profit Forum
Provider |
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Volkswagen
Canada (VWC) has confirmed ODS as an official recommended
Profit Forum / 20 Group host as of December 2006. ODS
currently run one Volkswagen Canada Dealer Principles group;
“Due to the success of the current group, VWC is pleased
to announce that it will continue to support the initial
group as well as others for 2007…...Performance Groups have
proven to be beneficial throughout the industry and VWC is
pleased to continue supporting this initiative.” Luigi
Fiorino, Network Development & Business Management Manager,
VWC |
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"I have been in the industry for 25 years
and have been involved in many different forum groups. This
is by far the most productive and informative group I have
attended."
"The ODS forums represent the most valuable time I ever
spend away from my store."
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