ARI, Shopatron to assist OEM online shoppers

MILWAUKEE (Dec. 15, 2014) — ARI Network Services Inc. is partnering with Shopatron Inc. to provide manufacturers an eCommerce solution for online shoppers to identify parts, check inventory in real time and select from multiple fulfillment options, including ship-from-store delivery and in-store pickup.

“This partnership allows manufacturers to not only increase the visibility of their products online enabling customers to identify, price and order parts and accessories, but also allows customers to receive their orders with unprecedented speed by leveraging the inventory of local dealers," said Brad Smith, ARI's vice president of product management.

“Our combined capabilities help manufacturers explore new, online profit centers and strengthen relationships with their dealers.”

Under the partnership, ARI provides an illustrated parts lookup application which integrates with a manufacturer's existing website and ordering system to provide consumers a visually-driven shopping experience to identify, price and order parts online.

Shopatron provides a cloud-based distributed order management system to help manufacturers leverage available inventory across their extended supply chain, including dealers, distribution centers and warehouses when fulfilling orders online.

“The combination of ARI's plug-and-play, consumer-oriented illustrated parts lookup application with our industry-leading order management system will help manufacturers compete and win in the rapidly changing retail landscape,” said Michael Quinn, vice president of alliances fort Shopatron.

“Top OEM brands, such as Honda Engine, are leading the charge in transforming how consumers buy products online. Our partnership with ARI provides manufacturers the flexibility and technological innovation that are needed to streamline the ordering process in a way never before possible.”