Auto Auction Services Corp. announced a new mobile application for its members. The AutoIMS app was designed to offer users the most vital data and features of the company’s inventory management system in the palms of their hands.

Provided to users at no additional cost, the app is an intuitive window into AutoIMS and allows users to: search for vehicles (a VIN scanner is included); view and edit the most important vehicle data; review and add notes; enter or adjust floor prices; review and approve repairs on the CR; seamlessly transition from desktop work to mobile-enabled work; login using biometrics for security and convenience.

“Our journey from strategy, to concept, to design, testing, and rollout was intense,” said AutoIMS Chief Technology Officer Robert Williams. “Creating a good mobile experience requires extensive input, expertise, and trial & error. Our team, together with a partner called DevelopmentNow, rose to the occasion on everything from developing new data pathways to debating color schemes.”

AutoIMS released the app to all consignor and auction users gradually over the last few months, and already reports hundreds of logins per day. A group of beta testers that gave input on functionality and design beginning over a year ago were the first official users. As of Aug. 17, 2020, all users have access and were notified of their ability to download the app from either the Apple or Google app stores.

“This investment in our clients’ productivity tested our comfort zone. Yet it is already proving to be a meaningful value-add to AutoIMS users, despite the limited mobility imposed by the pandemic,” said Joe Miller, AutoIMS vice president of client experience.