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New Store Operations for the Labor Shortage Era: Case Study of Labor Savings Achieved Through Electronic Compatibility Search

Major Automotive Parts Retailer

At a car accessory mass retailer, customers were forced to rely on staff to find the right parts for their cars because they did not know the year and model number of the car. The in-store match booklets were also difficult to find, and the staff was constantly being pressed to provide information, resulting in a high workload.
To solve this problem, a major car accessory mass retailer introduced our "electronic compatibility search terminal by car model. This system has created an environment in which customers can smoothly search for compatible parts themselves, thereby simultaneously increasing the efficiency of store operations and improving customer satisfaction.

Challenges

  • Although numerous compatibility catalogs for each part were available in-store, each catalog had different search methods, making it time-consuming to find the necessary information.
  • Since catalog update timing varied by manufacturer, it was difficult to track and manage the latest information, and staff needed to cross-reference multiple catalogs to provide accurate compatibility information.
  • This situation led to response delays during busy periods and increased staff workload, affecting the overall operational efficiency of the store.

Solution

  • Optimized a system for stores to easily search for necessary information from smartphones and tablet PCs. In this case, vehicle-specific electronic compatibility search terminals were installed at the storefront.
  • This terminal enabled customers to instantly check compatibility information for necessary parts by simply entering their vehicle information themselves.

Results

  • With the introduction of electronic compatibility search terminals, customers can now smoothly search for parts that match their vehicles without hesitation.
  • Compatibility confirmation tasks that previously depended on staff are now completed through self-service, improving customer flow within the store.
  • The significant reduction in time and frequency of staff guidance responses allowed staff to focus on other tasks, improving overall store operational efficiency. This reduced the burden on both customers and staff, leading to improved convenience and satisfaction.

Until now... Customers themselves searched for compatible parts from books for each part. Most of them had to ask a staff member to help them because it was difficult to understand.


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With the installation of terminals, customers can now easily search for the parts they want in one shot.

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The frequency and time required for staff to respond to customers has also been reduced, allowing them to concentrate on other tasks.

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