Automotive services provider Manheim said its new contract with Volvo Cars would allow the automaker to introduce the latest technology in used car systems in 26 countries including the main European markets, US, Brazil, Australia, Russia, Japan and China.
In a claimed industry first, Volvo Cars will use a common international platform for inventory management and the wholesaling of used vehicles to its franchised dealers.
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Manheim will be involved in the online used car search system called Volvo Selekt in all key markets. The wholesale parts is based on the supplier’s software platform, known as RMS, with the retail system developed by its subsidiary automotive marketing business Modix in Germany.
The global project is scheduled to be completed largely by mid-2016 and is being coordinated between Volvo’s Gothenburg HQ and Manheim staff based in the US, UK and Germany.
Once fully implemented, it is expected that the system will manage the sale of 40,000 used cars a year by the manufacturer to its dealer network.
This supports Volvo’s plans to substantially increase its international used car sales as its new car sales grow.
The Manheim platform will allow each national sales company to control and sell its wholesale inventory through a single integrated system. There will also be a seamless transition from this wholesale platform to a new, used car stock locator, being built by Modix.
Potential buyers in 26 countries will use the same system to browse cars offered through the factory-backed used car programme.
