More control and better efficiency for auto transport customers are the goals of enhancements announced this week by Manheim, regarding its transportation solution.

On Thursday, Manheim reported changes including full service transportation quotes, management of full-service transportation orders and 1Dispatch registration for self-managed orders. All of these improvements put customers in control, the company said, and help buyers take advantage of Ready Auto Transport’s experience.

“These upgrades have been made with our customers’ needs in mind,” said Bonnie Hensler, Manheim vice president of product development. “Our goal is to increase customer productivity through integrated and easy to use transportation functions that allow customers to transport inventory in and out of the marketplace more efficiently.

“These enhancements will allow our customers more time to focus on buying and selling, and improve their ease of business with Manheim,” she said.   

The product enhancements cited by Manheim include:

1. Receipt of transportation quotes on the vehicle details page, Workbook and My Purchases on Manheim.com. Customers can also receive the full service transportation quote after scanning a VIN with their Manheim Mobile app, aimed at helping them make better purchasing decisions.

2. The ability to order full-service transportation on My Purchases through a desktop computer or mobile device following sales completed both in-lane and via Simulcast.

3. Through 1Dispatch registration, the ability to start the registration process from Manheim.com, including Vehicle Display Page, Workbook and My Purchases.

1Disptach is a self-managed auto transportation technology platform, Manheim officials noted, connecting shippers and carriers, and allowing customers to choose carriers they trust and to take part in a competitive bid and buy marketplace. 

Once customers have registered with 1Dispatch, all their Manheim purchases for the previous 14 days are automatically displayed in the system, the company said, in a secure integration that eases management of their self-service transportation needs.

Through Ready Auto Transport and 1Disptach, Manheim said it offers a centralized solution for integration between the auctions and Ready Auto Transport and additional carrier options, along with its proven network of 5,500 carriers.