ERPNext in the automotive industry?

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Hello there!

Can somebody provide an example of a solution or a use case implemented by a few automobile dealers in ERPNext?

Or has anyone done it? Can it be achieved? If so, what modules do we use?

Thank you.

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Hi @ksandeep911,

We did some analysis and search the feature and documentation from another ERP.

Finally, sort out some detail according to the module wise.

Please check it.

In the Selling Module:

  • Customer: You can manage the Customer and content details.
  • Sales Quotation: Generate sales quotations for potential customers, specifying the vehicle details, pricing, and any additional accessories or services.
  • Sales Order: Convert approved quotations into sales orders upon customer confirmation.
  • Vehicle Configuration (Customization Required): Utilize ERPNext’s custom fields and variants feature to define different vehicle configurations, such as models, colors, trim levels, and optional features.
  • Vehicle Allocation (Customization Required): Allocate specific vehicles from the inventory to customer orders and track their availability and delivery dates.
  • Sales Invoice: Generate invoices for completed vehicle sales, including any additional services or accessories.
  • Sales Analytics Report: Leverage ERPNext’s reporting and analytics capabilities to analyze sales performance, and customer preferences, and identify trends.
  • etc.

Vehicle will manage in Item Master.

In-Stock Module:

  • Vehicle Stock: Maintain a centralized stock of vehicles, including details such as make, model, year, VIN, and stock quantities. (You can manage other details in Vehicle doctype)
  • Stock Movement (Warehouse Management): Record stock movements for incoming vehicle purchases, transfers between dealerships, and outgoing sales.
  • Batch and Serial Number Tracking: Utilize batch and serial number tracking functionality to track specific vehicles, especially for limited editions or unique models.
  • Spare Parts Management (Manage in Item Master): Manage spare parts inventory and automate reordering based on stock levels and demand.
  • Stock Reports: Generate reports to monitor inventory levels, stock valuation, aging analysis, and identify slow-moving or obsolete stock.
  • etc.

In Support Module:

  • Warranty Tracking: Keep track of warranty details for vehicles and spare parts, including warranty periods, repairs, and replacements.
  • Maintenance Schedule
  • Warranty Claim
  • Contract Management
  • Warranty Claim
  • etc.

In Accounting Module:

  • Accounting Management: General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable.
  • Payment Management: Record and reconcile customer payments received for vehicle sales and services.
  • Financial Reports: Generate financial statements, cash flow analysis, and other financial reports for business analysis and compliance.

If you purchase the raw material of the vehicle from the supplier, then required Buying Module.

I hope this helps.

Thank You!

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