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Route planning and territory planning in the car parts trade, car accessories and workshop supplies

More torque for your field sales force in the automotive industry


Your advantages with portatour®

Automatic route planning
Dynamic territory planning
Transparent reporting
Savings through greater efficiency
More turnover and customer calls

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Digital support for the field sales force in the automotive parts trade

Car mechanic in the workshop

The automotive industry is under pressure - in the truest sense of the word. As the proportion of electric vehicles continues to grow, the requirements for spare parts, workshops and sales are changing fundamentally.

At the same time, the pressure on field service teams is increasing: customers expect a quick response, personal support and rapid processing without a lot of bureaucracy or long waiting time. This is precisely where portatour® comes in, offering the solution for automatic route planning and territory planning in the car parts trade, car accessories and workshop supplies.

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React flexibly to new appointments

Spontaneous appointments? portatour® reacts live to new appointments - even between two workshop visits.

Focus on the essentials

portatour® reduces the workload in scheduling and thus creates more time for real advice at customers.

Situational adjustments

Decline in combustion parts? Make targeted use of your resources for profitable customers.

Efficiency

Many customers, too little time? Prioritization according to sales, potential and last call. No customer falls through the cracks.

More turnover - less pressure

You can also use territory optimization from portatour® to discover ways of optimally covering the market even with a reduced team.

More on the subject of cost savings thanks to portatour®


Industry leaders ride with portatour®

In the automotive industry, such as the car parts trade, people like to get things done. In this demanding environment, your field sales force benefits from a schedule that acts in exactly the same way and always gets your employees to the right destination without any detours.

Further references are also available as part of your portatour® demo.

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How you benefit in the automotive industry from portatour®

Increased efficiency at all levels

Route optimization with portatour<sup>®</sup>

Whether you regularly carry out customer calls in the auto parts trade or offer technical advice - portatour® organizes your route planning automatically and in real time. This minimizes your idle time, reduces driving costs and increases the efficiency of your field sales team.

Dynamic route planning for the car parts trade & car accessories

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Intelligent route planning from portatour®, which takes all relevant factors into account: geographical location, business hours, visitor frequency, sales potential or spontaneous appointment requests. This turns every kilometer into an investment and you avoid detours, idle time or forgotten customers.

Dynamic route planning allows you to react flexibly to changes at short notice, whether seasonal peaks or emergencies. Your customers will also benefit from less waiting time, reliable support and clearly defined appointments. Ideal for the car parts trade, the sale of car accessories and workshop supplies.

Genuine proximity with a high level of professionalism

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portatour® can be easily connected to existing CRM and ERP systems. This means that your employees have all the information at their fingertips. In the automotive industry, where trust and personal customer relations are key, this creates real proximity while maintaining a high level of professionalism.

Competitive advantage through smart field service management

Route planning with portatour<sup>®</sup> in the auto parts trade

portatour® supports your employees with Reports, evaluations and the option of targeted territory optimization to strategically manage your field sales force. This makes all the difference, especially in times of skills shortages and falling margins in the auto parts trade.


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FAQ

Here you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions

What is route planning in the auto parts trade and why is it important?

Route planning in the auto parts trade means efficiently organizing sales appointments for spare parts and accessories. Reliability is particularly important here, as garages need to be supplied regularly. Without well thought-out route planning, this results in empty kilometers, unnecessary costs and dissatisfied customers. With a digital solution such as portatour®, routes can be automatically optimized, delivery times can be adhered to and service quality can be increased. This makes the auto parts trade more economical, faster and significantly more reliable.

What are the advantages of digital route planning for the car parts & accessories trade?

Digital route planning for the auto parts and accessories trade saves time, reduces fuel costs and automatically optimizes routes. portatour® takes traffic conditions, priorities and much more into account. In this way, car parts dealers improve the workload of their field reps, reduce operating costs and offer workshops and customers reliable customer service.

Can I also plan visit frequencies and customer appointments with portatour®?

Yes! portatour® enables field reps in the auto parts trade to define visit frequencies and priorities. Regular customer service, spontaneous appointments and seasonal visits can be combined. In this way, the overview is maintained and garages that frequently need car accessories and workshop supplies are reliably supported.

Can field reps flexibly adapt routes on the go?

Yes, the portatour® app can be used to adapt route planning in the auto parts trade on the go. Field reps can take on new orders, postpone appointments or work around traffic jams. This way, your field reps remain flexible and customers are reliably visited even in the event of last-minute changes.

Is route planning also worthwhile for smaller car parts dealers?

Yes, smaller companies also benefit from portatour®. Digital route planning helps to use resources efficiently, minimize driving time and better plan spontaneous orders. In this way, even small retailers can improve their service, appear more professional and keep up with larger competitors.

Does territory planning also make sense in the auto parts trade?

Yes, structured territory planning ensures clear responsibilities in the auto parts trade, avoids overlaps and reduces empty mileage. Field reps serve their workshops and customers more efficiently, punctually, and with fixed routes. With portatour® Territory Optimization, your sales territory is clearly structured and optimal workload of your field service team is guaranteed.


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Route Planner

Optimize routes with portatour® Route Planner

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Territory Optimization

Manage sales territories with portatour® Territory Optimization

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Our territory optimization explained by experts.

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