Urban Science and ASE to Provide Dealer Business Management Services to 4,500 General Motors Dealers in Europe
DETROIT, Mich., September 15, 2006 Urban Science, a global retail channel consulting firm, and its partner ASE, a global business management solutions provider, today announced an agreement with General Motors Europe (GME) to provide dealer business management services for three General Motors brands in 36 European countries. Urban Science and ASE will establish and maintain data reporting, validation and analysis processes for approximately 4,500 Vauxhall/Opel, Saab and Chevrolet dealers across Europe. The system will enable General Motors to monitor and help improve the performance of individual dealers and the overall sales network. It is expected to be in full operation early in 2007.
"We are honored to be expanding our service offerings to General Motors, a client for 30 years," said Urban Science founder and President Jim Anderson. "This truly is a testament to the quality and experience of Urban Science's European team. With our partner ASE, we look forward to providing GM with the information and insight that will help strengthen its dealer network performance and position the company for even greater success in the very competitive European market."
Graham Brooks, ASE founder and managing director, said, "We look forward to working with both General Motors and Urban Science to improve the quality, usability and accuracy of the information, both in the individual markets, and on a European level. Our team of highly experienced staff have a history of providing a smooth transition for dealers to the ASE business management system and helping to improve the quality of data reported."
Founded in 1977, Urban Science helps companies evaluate structure and manage their retail sales channels to achieve competitive, cost and customer-relationship advantages. With headquarters in Detroit, Urban Science serves its global clientele from offices in the United States, Spain, UK, Germany, Italy, France, Australia, China, Mexico and Japan. For more information on Urban Science, visit www.urbanscience.com.
ASE is a specialist in providing high quality financial information and business management services to the global motor industry, offering extensive services and programs that focus on optimizing processes within automotive retail networks. ASE's performance is based on advanced professional services and co-operation with industry leaders. This approach is vital in the current highly competitive market place where it is crucial to "Bridge the gap between knowing and doing." For more information on ASE, visit www.aseonline.com.
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