Posts by Adrian
Why CROs are Embracing Digital Auditing Tools: A Look at the Benefits of Digital Inventory Auditing
For those responsible for risk management, one of the primary responsibilities is to identify, assess, and manage the risks to which the bank is exposed. This includes ensuring that the bank’s overall risk management strategy is aligned with the bank’s business objectives and regulatory requirements. For automotive floorplan funders, having accurate inventory information is key,…
Read MoreAre Your Risk Management Policies Sufficiently Refined?
Do you have the detailed information you need to make the right decisions? Floorplan finance is commonly used in the automotive industry by dealers to purchase inventory. However, there can be a fair amount of risk for floorplan finance lenders since they don’t have complete control over the vehicles on which the loan is secured.…
Read MoreWholesale Funders: Improve Your ESG Credentials and Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
As a responsible and forward-thinking automotive financing company, you will be looking for ways to reduce your carbon footprint and improve your ESG credentials. You may already have some initiatives in place, such as recycling or using green energy, but there is potentially more that you can do. This article will discuss opportunities for funders…
Read MoreThe Internet of Things: An Accelerating Opportunity
The Internet of Things is a rapidly growing opportunity for businesses and investors alike. With an estimated 27 billion devices expected to be connected to the internet by 2025, IoT is changing the way we live our lives. There are endless possibilities for what the Internet of Things can do. It’s not just about connecting…
Read MoreAccuracy is Critical for Stock Management
Ensuring an accurate and precise inventory is critical for success A vital issue for auto retailers and their funding partners is effective stock control. With vehicles selling, and stock changing fast, it can often be the case that systems aren’t always kept up to date, and the vehicles are not where they are thought to…
Read MoreWhat’s a Vehicle Identification Number? How to Decode the World Manufacturer Identifier
Did you know that every car has a unique Vehicle Identification Number? A Vehicle Identification Number is a code used to identify and track vehicles worldwide. The first three positions of the Vehicle Identification Number, or VIN, make up the World Manufacturer Identifier, or WMI. These three positions reflect the manufacturer and the country of…
Read MoreWhat Can Be Done by Automotive Retailers to Reduce Carbon Emissions?
The automotive industry has been a central focus of the debate around reducing greenhouse gases as the growing pressure to act on climate change is building in intensity. Many countries have committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions to net-zero. Net-zero is the point at which the country is removing the same amount of these climate-changing…
Read MoreCreating Your Stock Audit Plan: What to Check Before You Start
Deciding to create a new stock audit procedure is not an easy one. Even if you’re upgrading an old framework, numerous options may influence the quality of your future audits. As a result, careful planning may save you time and money in the long run by streamlining and improving the efficiency and accuracy of your…
Read MoreStock Control as a Strategic Issue: Flexible Funding
Gone are the days when dealers relied on their own capital or regular bank lending to stock their forecourts. As competition has increased, business owners have looked for more flexible ways in which to fund a larger number of vehicles, in order to attract more customers. In today’s environment, with rapid stock turnover and huge…
Read MoreStock as a Strategic Issue: Rocketing Values
During the last 18 months the word ‘unprecedented’ has become ubiquitous and, arguably, overused in many contexts. There are, however, good reasons why its application to the car industry, both globally and locally, is well justified. The pandemic has had a tumultuous impact on both the supply and demand side of the industry and throughout…
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