At Sound Press, we are often the middle consultants on various system integrations. With automotive manufacturers, the main systems we end up discussing are ERP systems, Product Information Management systems (PIMs), Digital Asset Management systems (DAMs), and e-commerce platforms both B2B and B2C. Let’s talk about ERP systems. As manufacturers have business goals, technology is…
Read MoreYou may have heard the adage “Good data in, good data out. Bad data in, bad data out.” This couldn’t be more true (and sometimes painful) in the automotive industry. Good catalog data is the heart and soul of selling auto parts online. Having worked with many distributors across the country, we’ve seen firsthand the…
Read MoreIn this month’s “What are Manufacturers doing right?” it’s all about B2C. B2C is right for some, but it sure takes some effort, and budget! The online marketplace still has huge opportunities, but the race for customers and market share is tight. Sometimes, a manufacturer can find the niche of their products that when made available direct to consumer or B2C, can open up more selling pathways.
Read MoreSound Press has joined forces with a leading eCommerce software provider PhaseZero Ventures in order to bring B2C wins to the automotive aftermarket, distribution and manufacturing sectors. From a powerful search engine designed to quickly search and find right parts, real-time inventory, customer-specific pricing, seamless order management, and customer self-service capabilities, PhaseZero CxCommerce delivers a…
Read MoreSound Press has been working with automotive distributors for over 10 years – helping Nexpart users maximize their B2B product sales and grow their businesses. Listed below are some of the main contributors that we have found to help warehouse distributors succeed in their marketing communications to customers. Regular Specials and Announcements The #1 way…
Read MoreSee below for an example of a PowerSport PDF. Contact Sound Press today to have us design a flyer like this for your Warehouse!
Read MoreBusinesses and consumers are utilizing email more than ever. Statistics show that B2B email activity is only going to increase in the coming years. Make sure your email campaigns are cutting through the noise with design and content that demands attention. Let Sound Press design an email template for your business and help increase your…
Read MoreAre you launching a new product or manufacturer line? Have you wondered what the best way to launch a new product within Nexpart is to have the most impact? There are a few best-practices and guiding principles that will help you get the word out and maximize reach to your customer base. 1 – Print/Digital…
Read MoreSummer months are one of the best times of the year to cash in on maintenance and repair product sales. Big box stores can give garages, shop owners, and jobbers a run for their money. Don’t let them rob from your bottom line! Target customers by featuring fast-selling products in a rotator or flyer on…
Read MoreAs a WHI preferred vendor, Sound Press has provided Nexpart professional services for many warehouse distributors all over North America, including support to the ACDelco distributor network. We are acutely aware that the automotive B2B world can be a tough space to sell and do business in. Automotive distribution has its own set of challenges…
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