A product of Meadowland Systems Inc.
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HISTORY
The AutoMan system was born out of a need to find a solution to a problem. In
the early 1990’s Meadowland, a dealership in Carmel, NY, was spending
roughly $4500/month on a major-vendor system that could not even produce a
check. Meadowland knew that this cost structure was unacceptable and that a
better alternative was necessary.
In 1995 we launched the first AutoMan system, running on 12 personal
computers and one file server. And, as the old saying goes, “The rest is
history.” Since then Meadowland of Carmel has saved over $1,000,000 on data
processing overhead alone!
Success, productivity and savings by way of the AutoMan system was not
limited to Meadowland of Carmel. Over time, word of mouth has spread our
little venture to over twenty other dealers across New York and New England.
These dealers have served not only as customers but as consultants. The
strength and superior usability of the AutoMan system can be directly
attributed to its adaptive nature. It is a system for dealers, by dealers. A good
idea from a user working in Sales, Accounting, Parts or Service has never gone
unnoticed. Managers, advisers, technicians and industry consultants alike have
made the AutoMan system an absolutely superior alternative to any the other
vendors have to offer.
Today, partnered with the On-Target system for F&I, we here at Meadowland
Systems are offering a full-service, windows-based data processing solution
whose productivity, support and cost is unmatched by ANY in the industry.
We are a growing company who has always been, and always will be
committed to excellence in technology and customer service.
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OBJECTIVE
THE AUTOMAN/ON-TARGET OBJECTIVE
Our objective is to provide a data processing solution that:
•Emphasizes improving productivity in every department of every customer
we serve
•Is always on the cutting-edge in technology and efficiency
•Is adaptive and receptive to the needs and desires of our customers. A system
by CAR DEALERS for CAR DEALERS
•Saves data independently and on an unlimited basis
•Allows YOU the customer to get an answer to a question without ever
leaving your seat.
•Most of all, is affordable and makes YOU more profitable
•Does not require extensive training to use
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ADVANTAGES
ADVANTAGES OF THE AUTOMAN/ONTARGET SYSTEM
COST/BENEFIT
The AutoMan/OnTarget system is priced at levels significantly lower than
comparable solutions offered by major vendors and is competitive with other
small vendors that do not offer the usability, functionality and data
independence that we do.
DATA CONTROL/BACKUP
The AutoMan/OnTarget system is powered by an in-house server that is owned
and operated by you, the customer. All data is saved into perpetuity and can be
backed up as many times as you desire.
24/7 SUPPORT
We offer full-time technological support and consulting. We are off-site access
enabled and can address any technological issues in a matter of seconds. Every
customer receives access to Home, Office and Mobile support telephone
numbers as well as Blackberry linked e-mail accounts. We promise to provide an
available, accountable, and identifiable support staff to all of our customers. We
do not outsource support!
USER INPUT
We pride ourselves on being user friendly. As a necessary component of that
claim we have made submitting a good idea (or alerting a problem) as easy as
clicking a button on the home-screen. This submission will go directly to the
developer!
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ADVANTAGES
ADVANTAGES OF THE AUTOMAN/ONTARGET SYSTEM (2)
HARDWARE/SOFTWARE INDEPENDENCE
The AutoMan/OnTarget system is a windows-based system that allows you to
have complete control over any hardware you employ. The system will run on
any business-friendly personal computers and will print to any printer.
CORPORATE EFFICIENCY
Meadowland Systems Inc. is a growing but completely stream-lined and
efficient operation. We have little to no overhead and that allows us to charge
the most competitive price possible. Our lack of overhead and operational
performance equates to massive savings for our customers that cannot be
matched by the large vendors.
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ACCOUNTING
The AutoMan Accounting System is a fast, easy to use module that is
comprised of the following features:
•Accounts Payable Processing
•Accounts Receivable
•Dealer Statement Processing
•Cash Register/Receipts Processing
•Check Writing/EFT Processing
•Purchase Order Generation
•Bank Reconciliation
•General Posting System
•Financial Statement Processing
•New/Used Vehicle Deal Processing System
•New/Used Vehicle Inventory and
Reporting
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From this screen, all actions and information relating to a particular vendor can be accessed and executed.
ACCOUNTING
The General Ledger Swiss Army Knife. From here all ledger accounts are listed and maintenance of them can be performed.
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The AutoMan standard posting browser. All GL posting will be done using this identical function.
SERVICE
The AutoMan Service System is a flexible and detailed system that allows
service advisors the time and tools necessary to evolve into salesman rather
than clerks. It offers the following features:
•Appointment Processing
•Preload Labor/Parts
•14 Day Lookahead, Maximum Waits,
Daily load reports
•Multiple Labor Rates
•Customer File Maintenance
•Merchandising Mail/Call list generator
•Repair Order Processing
•Extensive Menu Item System
•Billing
•Historical Service History
•Performance Reporting- Multi-level
•Interfaces Available
•E-mail Interfaces/Reminders
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The RO Swiss Army Knife. From this screen, all service functions regarding this RO can be performed. Adding lines, labor and parts,
checking technician time and notes, and finalizing the bill can all be performed from this point and click screen.
SERVICE
The Service System Appointment Browser. It allows Service Advisor to pre-load jobs, search history plan waiting
times all before the customer enters the store.
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The RO Daily Route Sheet. It shows all open RO’s for the date selected as well as color codes the status of each RO.
PARTS
The AutoMan Parts System is a flexible and detailed system that enables users
to manage inventories and streamline operations like no other system
available. It offers the following features:
•Wholesale and Retail Invoicing
•Special Order System
•Min/Max and Days Supply Stocking
Level/Order System
•Extensive Reporting System
•Multiple Sources
•Matrix Pricing
•RO Interface
•24 Month Sales History
•Historical Service History
•Perpetual Issue Log
•RIM, ARO
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The Parts Special Order Browser. From this screen a user can view all information on all Parts Special Orders made in the system.
A user can also send E-mail notifications to customers, if applicable.
PARTS
The Parts RO Swiss Army Knife. From here all functions related to a Repair Order can be completed by a parts user.
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Parts Inquiry Screen
UPS/CRM
The AutoMan UPS/CRM System is an efficient system that tracks floor traffic
from the first contact until the closing of the deal. It features:
•Credit App System Integration
•Can be Integrated with Word Processing
•On-Target F&I Integration
•Built in E-mail Capability
•Produces Follow Up Planner for Sales
People
UPS System Browser. From this screen you can view all inputted customers sorted by salesperson, status, name, etc.
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UPS/CRM
This is an UP record maintenance screen. From here you can modify the contents of this screen and also access the Credit app system.
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The AutoMan UP Quote Entry Screen. Use this screen to input deal information that will be integrated with F&I.
UPS/CRM
A sample of the Automan UPS Menu Selection.
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Another sample Automan UPS Menu Selection Screen.
INVENTORY SYSTEM
The AutoMan Inventory System offers a detailed look at all products
currently reflected in Dealer inventory. The Inventory System offers these
features:
•Sorted Menu Browser of New/Used
Inventory
•Stores Vehicle Photos
•Integrated with Deal System
•Offers separate pricing for Internet Sales
•Displays Repair Orders in Real Time
The New Vehicle Inventory Browser. This screen is color-coded by status and can be sorted by Stock #, VIN, or Description.
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INVENTORY SYSTEM
The standard Stock # inquiry screen. From here all applicable data related to this vehicle is displayed or accessible.
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The new vehicle e-price browser. From here all vehicles in inventory can be assigned an internet price that can be
integrated with the various sales websites.
Other Optional Modules
DEALER RENTAL CAR
The optional AutoMan DRAC System offers:
•Integrated with Accounting
•DRAC Inventory Control
•Reservation System
•Plate and Date Tracking
•Billing System
•Performance Reporting
•Recoup Gas and Extra Mileage
TIMECARD/GROSS PAYROLL
The optional AutoMan Timecard/Gross Payroll System creates Gross Payrolls
for flat pay Technicians, Hourly and Salaried Employees including commission
draw. The system features:
•Payroll Posting Integration
•Tracks Vacation, Sick, Holiday and Other
pay
•Intended for use with Paychex or other
payroll service
TECH SYSTEM
The optional AutoMan Technician System allows service departments to be
completely integrated with the technicians working on their cars. Technicians
can clock in and out of jobs, look up service histories, and record repair
comments.
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HISTORY
When IBM began producing their personal computer in 1982, Gallid
Associates, Inc. immediately saw the opportunity to utilize this
technology. With 10 years experience in the retail Automotive business by this
time, the OnTarget Billing and Finance software was developed to take
advantage of the capabilities of this new hardware. The result was a package
that cost approximately ¼ that of the competition, and could be expanded with
equal savings.
Initially, our competition used our low cost to try to convince dealers that their
product simply had to be better, how could a system that costs only $7000.00
even come close to doing what their $30,000.00 system could do. Many dealers
fell for that line, but many did not.
Our OnTarget system is not trying to be a nation-wide one size fits all
product. We have specialized in focusing on a relatively small geographic
market in order to provide a product that is superior to our competitors, it’s
simply the nature of the Billing and Finance market. Look at it this way, parts
inventory is the same whether you sell Buick or Honda, or are in Boston or
Peoria. The F&I and Billing is different for practically every state in the
country.
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F&I SYSTEM
The OnTarget System for F&I is a user-friendly application that is completely
integrated with the AutoMan Accounting, Deal Processing, and Credit
Application modules. It offers these features:
•All Deal Calculations: Cash, Finance,
Lease
•Has Separate Storage for Quotes and Deals
•Prints all necessary Dealer forms
•Monthly, Weekly, Bi-Weekly Payments
•Tracks and reports all profits
•Includes Balloon Payments
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OnTarget Billing System Menu 1
F&I SYSTEM
OnTarget Deal Worksheet Sold Vehicle Tab
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OnTarget Deal Worksheet Calculations
Sample AutoMan Reports
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Sample Repair Order
Sample Vehicle History
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Sample Parts Performance Report
Sample Inventory Aging
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Sample Service Performance Report
Sample UPS/CRM Performance Report
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Sample New Inventory Report
Sample Used Vehicle Price List
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