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Welcome to the Woods & Seaton Website
Step by step since 1973, Woods & Seaton have become accepted internationally as an independent source of valuable information and advice on computer-based systems, communications and services in international Automotive Distribution and Retailing.
Our Automotive Systems and Communications Service provides extensive coverage of this complex and demanding market.
We offer:-
- Analyses of developments and trends, primarily in North America and Europe, with additional views of the Global situation.
Example contents lists (as .pdfs) for selected Analyses:
- Analyses of projects of special interest - e.g. OEM's and Dealers co-operating for 'CRM'
- Frequent Briefings by e-mail - placing international events in context as they happen. Typically we deliver 24+ each year, dependent upon market activity
- Specific research and analysis services
- Assistance with Dealer systems strategy planning
To keep up-to-date, we maintain regular contacts with..
- Dealers, Groups and Independent Repairers
- Vehicle Manufacturers (OEMs) and Importers
- Finance Sources - captive and independent
- Providers of Systems, Data and Services.
In this market, organisation and IT are strongly influenced by commercial politics, especially between the OEM's and their dealers, which make this environment one of the most complex in which to implement systems and processes.
- Our analyses clarify not only the IT but the business and politics that influence it.