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Vehicle Acquisition Network (VAN) is an automotive software platform built to help car dealerships acquire high-quality used vehicles directly from private sellers—without relying on auctions. As wholesale prices rise and vehicle availability tightens, VAN empowers dealers with tools to source inventory faster, more profitably, and with greater control. VAN aggregates local FSBO (for-sale-by-owner) listings, applies real-time market data to assess profitability, and automates communication with sellers at scale. Buyers can manage leads, track seller conversations, and streamline acquisition workflows through an intuitive CRM-style dashboard designed specifically for dealership teams. For dealers who don’t have dedicated acquisition staff, VAN offers a Managed Buyer program, pairing stores with expert buyers who actively source, engage, and negotiate with private sellers on their behalf—saving time and boosting acquisition volume without internal hiring. VAN is trusted by hundreds of dealerships across North America—from independent rooftops to franchise groups—looking to beat Carvana and CarMax at their own game. It's the smarter way to buy cars.

Since 2012, AuctionMethod has provided white-label auction software and custom auction software development for the auction industry. Based in Massachusetts, serving the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Serving auctioneers, estate liquidators, farm and heavy equipment, industrial, salvage and recycling, non-profit, corporations, retail liquidators, auto/car dealers, real estate, and arts and collectibles auction businesses. There are no commissions, no per-lot fees, no platform skim, and no contract, so clients keep the revenue from every sale instead of splitting it with the platform. Clients keep 100% ownership of their bidder lists, seller lists, item data, images, and transaction history on a fully white-label auction website. The platform covers catalog and lot management, consignor management, bidder registration, invoicing, payment and tax handling, and reporting in one system. Auction event types include timed online auctions, simulcast auctions, blind timed auctions, catalog-only, fixed-price, and perpetual events. AuctionMethod includes a mobile app for iOS and Android. For operations whose workflows fall outside the standard product, AuctionMethod also builds custom auction software development solutions at a fixed rate. AuctionMethod's pricing starts at $100/mo with a $250 one-time setup charge. AuctionMethod offers a 30-day free trial, no credit card required. Highly rated 4.9/5 on Capterra and SourceForge with a 94% renewal rate.

Numa is the AI Customer Operations System built for dealerships that are tired of losing revenue and customers to broken processes. Every day, service calls go unanswered, advisors spend their time fielding "where's my car?" instead of selling work, and managers only find out about unhappy customers after the bad review is already posted. Numa fixes this at the infrastructure level that can follow-up with your customers automatically and give visibility into customer satisfaction to your advisors, reps, and managers. Operator answers and routes every inbound call so nothing goes dark. Status Updates proactively reaches out to customers so advisors stop drowning in callbacks. Voice AI books appointments automatically so customers never wait. LiveCSI flags heat cases in real time so managers can intervene before a CSI score takes the hit. Opportunities can proactively reach out on declined services, open recalls, and equity moments. And it all runs through one unified system: one inbox, one shared context. The result: recovered revenue, freed-up advisors, and a customer experience that increases CSI and builds loyalty.

Bidlogix provides auction software for auction houses all over the world. We offer webcast auction software and timed auction software. Our software is embedded on your website with fully customizable styling. Bidlogix, a UK-based company, began providing auction software in 2013. Our software is constantly being improved by our 2 in-house development teams. We have over 10 auctions running per day using our software. Our software can handle the largest auctions in real-time, and can be translated into multiple languages.

Portal Wholesale is an all-in-one wholesale CRM and B2B marketplace platform created to help fashion brands, showrooms, and wholesale sales teams manage their entire sales process in a single system. The platform combines CRM functionality, order management, Gmail integration, meeting scheduling, asset sharing, and inbound buyer discovery tools specifically designed for wholesale sales workflows. Portal Wholesale enables sales reps to manage accounts, contacts, orders, deals, and outreach directly from Gmail while automatically syncing communication, tasks, and buyer engagement into the CRM. The system supports seasonal wholesale operations with built-in linesheets, product catalogs, shipment tracking, order visibility, and integrations for Joor and NuOrder. Brands can organize sales pipelines by season, rep, region, or market while managers gain real-time reporting and forecasting visibility without relying on spreadsheets. Portal Wholesale also includes a marketplace where over 150,000 retail buyers actively discover and source wholesale brands, generating inbound leads that automatically flow into the CRM pipeline. The platform offers tools for scheduling market appointments, sharing tracked linesheets and lookbooks, monitoring buyer engagement, and managing wholesale relationships from prospecting through order fulfillment. Designed specifically for fashion wholesale rather than generalized sales teams, Portal Wholesale supports the unique operational structure of wholesale businesses including markets, trade shows, showroom appointments, sizing, SKUs, seasonal product launches, and buyer relationship management. The platform positions itself as a modern alternative to spreadsheets, disconnected tools, and generic CRMs.

Amazon sellers profit analytics that are accurate Provide detailed information about Amazon fees (e.g. FBA fee, commissions, PPC spend, return cost, promotion costs and your fixed costs (e.g. Virtual Assistant, Prep Center You can also view your data by time period (today or yesterday) and by product. Our flexible charts allow for quick and easy analysis of your Key Performance indicators. Everything can be customized: KPI's (e.g. sales, units profit, return costs etc. The output can be filtered by timeframe and granularity (e.g. last year by month, or last month by day). You can filter the view by product or marketplace (with multi-selection). You can view summary information and drill down into product details for each period. It's a clickable, smart P&L statement that allows you to focus on each parameter (e.g. amazon fees) for each time period.

Partful is a 3D Explosion Parts Catalog and Work Instructions Platform. Showcase your products and parts in stunning 3D. Let your customers and dealers instantly find the right parts and click to order in one exploded view. No more incorrect orders, only a superior customer experience. From paperback catalogues to legacy, old-fashioned and slow static systems, Partful can completely replace them and take away your daily time wasters. Our Work Instructions let you customise and provide your end users a unique training experience in stunning 3D. It allows your end users to instantly find the right instructions and steps. Say goodbye to digging through stacks of PDF manuals trying to match things up. Say hello to an immersive training experience at your fingertips.

Paladin Point of Sale is a comprehensive POS system built specifically to support the unique needs of independent retailers. It simplifies store operations by combining in-store sales, mobile point of sale, and a fully built online store into one unified platform. Designed for industries such as hardware, lumber, pharmacy, and retail, Paladin adapts to specialized inventory and workflow requirements. Integrated EDI capabilities connect retailers directly with national and regional distributors to improve ordering accuracy and efficiency. The platform includes managed cybersecurity services, ensuring systems and customer data remain protected. Paladin’s intuitive design makes it easy for store owners and staff to learn quickly. Dedicated account managers assist with setup and go-live, minimizing disruption. With no long-term contracts or hidden fees, Paladin offers flexibility and transparency. USA-based support is available 24/7, providing dependable assistance when it’s needed most. Backed by decades of experience, Paladin helps retailers run smarter, stay stocked, and grow confidently.

Descartes Sellercloud is an all-in-one ecommerce platform designed to help businesses manage and grow their operations by centralizing control over product catalogs, inventory, orders, purchasing, fulfillment, and shipping. With more than 350 integrations to major marketplaces like Amazon, Shopify, and The Home Depot, Sellercloud enables sellers to expand their customer base and diversify sales channels effortlessly. The platform automates many repetitive tasks, reducing manual effort and allowing companies to increase operational efficiency and speed up order fulfillment. It offers tailored solutions for various ecommerce models, including wholesale, retail, 3PL, FBA, and refurbished products, making it versatile for different business needs. Customers consistently highlight Sellercloud’s ability to eliminate inventory errors, automate workflows, and support rapid growth. Sellercloud also provides a dedicated product expert to guide clients through onboarding and help them optimize their workflows. The platform’s scalable architecture supports businesses as they grow and face new challenges in ecommerce. Overall, Sellercloud delivers a comprehensive toolkit to manage every aspect of online selling with ease.

Runit was founded in NYC in 1992. It is the cloud-based Retail Management (POS) and Point of Sale (POS), system for high-end apparel and footwear, as well as gift retail chains. We offer a flexible platform and highly personalized, 24x7 support that will allow you to integrate processes across all your stores, warehouses or websites. Runit RealTime Cloud can adapt to your chain of stores, whether it is made up of three, fifty, or more. It helps you streamline ordering and distribution, customer experience, and payments, as well as e-commerce integration. Runit RealTime Cloud for PC, Mac, and iPad allows you to leverage hardware that you already own. Our experience and flexible platform are available on a monthly subscription that is affordable even for those with tight budgets. We don't require long-term commitments nor large upfronts. Request a customized demo today!