SE Tyres is to introduce software developer CAM’s Online Tyre Catalogue (OTC) into its fast fit centres network. The system is designed to simplify stock profiling and product management, increasing accuracy and enhancing the presentation of tyre data to consumers.
Over 100,000 articles across 205 brands are now under management in CAM’s Online Tyre Catalogue (OTC), facilitating the entry of many overseas manufacturers and importers into the UK. According to the company, the common tyre platform is helping companies outside Europe find agents and distribution outlets as a result.
On 1 February 2014 legislation came into effect within the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) to allow for euro transactions to be processed more easily across all European Union member states. Software systems supplier to the tyre industry, CAM (formerly Cam Systems) future proofed its Cameo system in preparation for the business payment transfer system, with an integrated module option helping to smooth the transition after the SEPA legislation’s introduction.
Cam Systems is launching its 30th anniversary with an online campaign including a new website at the beginning of 2014. The company will demonstrate its connection to tyre industry retailers, manufacturers, fleets and wholesalers in under the campaign header, ‘Connecting the tyre industry’.
Cam Systems has appointed Ian Stark as its new technical account manager. The IT supplier is expanding its software solutions, linking the entire supply chain in the tyre industry with the aim of delivering lower transaction costs to customers. Stark will continue to boost the company’s IT project and systems implementation while maintaining customer satisfaction.
Cam Systems has created two new roles, expanding its customer support with a technical account management and a client liaison expertise. Lance Malin, an experienced technical account manager, will be responsible for delivering hardware and software projects to customers, and developing and maintaining strong business relationships. Frankie Sharp is tasked with increasing the information flow between Cam and non-Cam clients, the software provider says.
Grouptyre member Kenway Tyres, which services the northeast of Scotland, is celebrating 30 years in the tyre business in 2013. In addition to congratulating its member on reaching the milestone, Grouptyre discusses its long term evolution, and explains why it is introducing the Online Tyre Catalogue (OTC) from Cam Systems.
Fastfit Station has announced that it is “revolutionising” its e-trading through systemising the entire sales and booking process and placing the experience squarely in the domain of consumer choice.
Through its consumer-facing e-commerce platform, www.grippy.co.uk, the e-tailer uses a range of technologies from CAM including Cameo, the MIDaS B2C module, Workshop Scheduler and the Online Tyre Catalogue (OTC) to streamline the whole process so no sale on the web ever requires any human intermediation in the back office.
Essex-based Anglian Truck Tyre Management will be introducing CAM’s UniSerV application suite, featuring its e-Tablet and Document Manager modules, which will enable the commercial tyre specialist to create a seamless, streamlined, paperless process for its commercial tyre fitters, saving considerable administration time and money.
Grouptyre is introducing the Online Tyre Catalogue (OTC) from CAM Systems to enhance its product data and stock management function and help deliver additional accuracy to its sales processes for the benefit of its many customers nationally.
The Dexel Tyre Group has chosen CAM Systems' UniSerV application suite to provide the company with process efficiencies and "a seamless transactional solution for the challenging commercial environment".
Ryan Naughton has been appointed Cam Systems’s general manager with the aim of reinforcing the company’s service-oriented culture and “driving up its results-led organisational approach”. According to Cam, Naughton demonstrates “in-depth analytical and strategic expertise”, and will build upon the company’s operational and procedural planning.
Milton Keynes-based Bridgestone truck tyre specialist, Robbs Tyre Services is to use Cam Systems’ UniServ and Cameo platforms from August as it supports its network of 10 vans. The addition of UniSerV’s Integrated Casing Management module is designed to streamline Robbs Tyres’ job sheet processing while managing its truck casings from cradle to grave.
Hamilton and East Lothian’s R&J Strang Tyre Services is introducing Cam Systems’ Cameo and UniSerV platforms in July. The company, which supplies car, truck, earthmover and specialist tyres, is aiming to streamline its job sheet processing, while managing its truck casings “from cradle to grave” via UniSerV’s Integrated Casing Management module. R&J Strang also wants to exert greater control over products and pricing via the Online Tyre Catalogue, while simplifying its stock management and invoicing processes.
SE Tyres has incorporated the new integrated ledgers from Cam Systems into its Cameo data stream. The software provider says the new system will allow the fast fitter’s network to interrogate its financials more robustly. SE’s auditor says the system will allow the business to exert greater control over the business.
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