PartsTrader offers the PartsTrader Technology Partner Program in conjunction with the release of two application program interfaces (APIs). The program initially focuses on the publishing of two application program interface (API) guides designed to further facilitate integration of the PartsTrader platform with other collision industry software. The Shop Management System API and the Supplier Inventory System API assist software developers in building integrations with the PartsTrader platform.
The API guides allow leading industry technology companies to integrate their systems with the PartsTrader platform to build more efficient workflows that reduce errors and eliminate duplicate work. The API guides outline the different key integration technologies, including the use of SOAP 1.2, OAuth 2.0 and the CIECA Parts & Materials Procurement BMS standard.
“We are pleased that PartsTrader continues to show industry leadership by embracing the BMS standard,” said Fred Iantorno. CIECA Executive Director. “The adoption and implementation of such standards and best practices lowers costs and increases efficiencies in the collision repair industry.
“The PartsTrader Technology Partner Program is a continuation of our commitment to align the PartsTrader platform with the industry’s foremost technology providers and remain on the leading edge of electronic parts procurement,” stated Margaret Ho, Director of Product Management & Integration for PartsTrader. “Having entered into agreements with such forward looking organizations such as Digital Motorworks Inc, and Hotlines, we are excited to continue adding more integration partners looking to remain in the forefront of parts procurement as our Technology Partner Program expands.”
Shop Management API
The Shop Management System API enables repairers to work more efficiently and effectively by synchronizing parts and ordering information between the PartsTrader application and their Shop Management System.
Supplier Inventory System API
The Supplier Inventory System API enables suppliers to work more efficiently and effectively by incorporating a supplier’s inventory and/or part details at the time of the quote and order confirmation.
PartsTrader welcomes inquiries from industry software providers wishing to integrate with the PartsTrader platform, and are open to ideas on how to make the procurement process integrate seamlessly with other software being used by those utilizing the platform.
Companies interested in building the integration with PartsTrader utilizing the APIs can learn more at http://form.partstrader.us.
About PartsTrader
PartsTrader is a web-based collision replacement parts market connecting OEM, aftermarket, re-manufactured, specialized and recycled automotive parts suppliers with collision repairers looking for replacement parts. PartsTrader partners with stakeholders across the collision industry to improve the quality of the collision parts purchasing experience for all participants. For more information about the PartsTrader system, how it works, and how it benefits collision repairers and parts suppliers, visit www.partstrader.us.com
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