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With a growing network of auctions and what it calls a reputation for making it easier to consign and sell vehicles at auction, AutoIMS has plans to deliver increased upgrades and modernization to its infrastructure this year, according to an outline released on Tuesday announcing the AutoIMS leadership team’s strategy for the year.

AutoIMS has adopted a comprehensive “Technology 2020” plan detailing innovation goals that will help the team continue to provide custom work and new add-on modules that streamline processes and connections.

“We are constantly thinking of new ways to drive value to our growing network of auctions, consignors, and 3rd party partners,” AutoIMS chief executive officer Mike Broe, said in a new release. “Thankfully, there is no shortage of creative ideas.  Our clients continue to call us early in their process as they transform or improve their remarketing operations.”

Key components of the newly incepted strategic plan include:

  • Enhancing client experience through investments in employees and CRM tools

  • Expanding and strengthening industry connections, connecting AutoIMS member auctions and consignors with more industry partners

  • Improving employee engagement, ensuring AutoIMS is an employer of choice for years to come

Last year, AutoIMS partnered with IARA and ChromeData to create the build data repository, welcomed 11 new whole car auction members, four salvage auctions, and 18 new consignors.

The technology service provider for commercial vehicle consignors and auto auctions also expanded its connectivity and features. Updates include new consignor-specific build data tools, batch inventory update customizations, as well as custom workflow, repair approval and sale audit tools.

The following is a list of the new whole car auction members and salvage auctions AutoIMS added on last year:

  • Auctions in Motion

  • Bar None Auctions (Portland, Ore., Riverside, Calif.; and Sacramento, Calif.)

  • ADESA Chicago

  • Copart CrashedToys

  • GB Auctions

  • Insurance Auto Auctions (Boston, Chicago West, Louisville North, Shady Spring)

  • Lake Charles Auto Auction

  • Mid Kansas Auto Auction

  • Value Auto Auction

  • Manheim Vancouver

  • ADESA Windsor

  • Wisconsin State Auto Auction