Solera Holdings has announced the integration of its parts procurement solutions, including Distribution Service Technologies ("DST") and APU Solutions ("APU"), to form InPart. Through InPart, Solera will enable online parts procurement from the industry's largest network of suppliers directly within the existing systems and workflow of collision and mechanical repair shops.
"Our vision is to become the premier procurement solution for all part types, including OEM, aftermarket, and recycled parts, for global collision and mechanical repair workshops," said Tanvir Arfi, President of Solera's Service, Maintenance Repair ("SMR") & Parts platform. "InPart leverages the capabilities of Solera companies across market segments, extending the value of our solutions for all of our customers – whether an insurer, repairer, or part supplier."
Solera's parts procurement solutions meet the unique business requirements of collision and mechanical shops, tailoring the user experience interface, functionality, and workflow to the market segment and end user. InPart will streamline the process of searching for, pricing, and purchasing OEM, aftermarket, and recycled parts for both the collision repair and mechanical repair markets.
By being open to integrating with the industry's leading estimate management systems, body shop management systems, mechanical shop management systems, and part suppliers' inventory management systems, InPart automates the entire parts procurement process, eliminating redundant or manual tasks for all stakeholders – insurers, shops, and parts suppliers.