Integration with DMS for seamless inventory updates

Purpose

1. Automate the synchronization of Acura vehicle inventory data between the dealership’s Dealer Management System (DMS) and third-party platforms/websites in real time.

2. Ensure accurate, up-to-date listings for new and pre-owned vehicles across sales portals, CRM solutions, and manufacturer-certified channels.

3. Reduce manual entry errors, prevent stock discrepancies, and streamline stock-on-hand monitoring for management and customers.

4. Enable automatic propagation of inventory updates—adds, deletes, SKU edits—to all integrated retail, ERP, and advertising networks.

Trigger Conditions

1. New vehicle or used vehicle record creation in DMS.

2. Inventory item modification in DMS (e.g., price, color, status).

3. Inventory removal (sale or other status changes) in DMS.

4. Scheduled sync intervals (hourly, daily, real-time webhook triggers).

5. Manual override of inventory push by authorized staff.

Platform Variants

1. Reynolds & Reynolds

• API: Vehicle Inventory API, configure webhook for record changes.
  

2. CDK Global

• API: DMS Digital Retail Inventory Feed, set up with API credentials and vehicle data mapping.
  

3. Dealertrack

• API: Inventory Integration API, enable vehicle lifecycle event polling.
  

4. DealerSocket

• Function: Real-Time Inventory Updates, configure webhook endpoint for update pushes.
  

5. vAuto

• Data Feed: Inventory Export Sync, set FTP/SFTP endpoint for scheduled import/export.
  

6. AutoMate DMS

• API: Inventory Resource, register for POST/PUT event notifications.
  

7. Tekion

• API: Inventory Management, generate access token, set event subscription.
  

8. RouteOne

• Function: InventoryFeed Endpoint, configure vehicle payload structure.
  

9. Inventory+ by DealerSocket

• API: Inventory Data Sync, setup direct inventory push feature with authentication.
  

10. Cox Automotive (HomeNet)

• API/Feed: Vehicle Listings API, setup OAuth2, define dealership scope for inventory.
  

11. Frazer DMS

• API: Vehicle Data Service, create webhook on inventory update events.
  

12. Autosoft

• API: Inventory Module Endpoint, import/export vehicle objects with server token.
  

13. ProMax

• Function: Real-Time Inventory Push, designate receiving endpoint, map VIN and details.
  

14. CarNow

• Data Feed: Inventory Syndication, configure SFTP for vehicle file drops.
  

15. VinSolutions

• API: Automotive Inventory Interface, establish HTTP trigger for inventory movement.
  

16. Dealer Inspire

• Function: Inventory Feed Integration, setup REST endpoint for vehicle updates.
  

17. Carsforsale.com

• API: Inventory Uploader, authenticate and POST vehicle records via REST.
  

18. Cars.com

• Data Feed: Inventory Import API, provide dealership ID, match vehicle data fields.
  

19. Facebook Marketplace

• Feature: Bulk Inventory Uploads, configure scheduled CSV upload or API pushes.
  

20. Google Merchant Center

• API: Content API for Shopping, configure product feed for automotive vehicles listing.
  

Benefits

1. Guarantees real-time inventory accuracy across all channels.

2. Minimizes manual labor and reduces human error risks.

3. Facilitates rapid updates to price and status visible to customers instantly.

4. Enables better insights with unified inventory reporting from single DMS source.

5. Streamlines cross-platform sales strategy, improving time-to-market.