Yardsmart is the only cloud-based, comprehensive auto yard parts management system specifically designed for self-service automotive yards. Founder and app creator, Troy Webber, is also a third-generation owner of Chesterfield Auto Parts, a self-service auto parts junkyard in Richmond, VA, with 100 employees and three locations.
Yardsmart was designed out of a critical need for a cloud-based software to manage self-service auto recycling yards. Because auto parts recycling is a complex business, Yardsmart fills the need for efficiently serving customers, processing inventory, managing bulk sales, and closing sales. RVATech Group in Richmond, VA, awarded Yardsmart with its “Innovation in Cloud Computing” distinction, in 2022, due to its unique presence as the only app of its kind worldwide, among hundreds of competitors in the region.
The lack of software to automate and manage self-service yards resulted in Webber creating and developing the Yardsmart App, which is offered as a SaaS product. Since the software automatically updates itself as changes occur in the automotive industry, the user does not have to actually engage in updates. The updates are integrated seamlessly within the system.
As any related software was becoming obsolete, Webber, a hands-on yard owner, was able to identify the need, strategize with his team for solutions and pivot to make the changes a reality, and that is what he does best. “Being able to survive means being willing to adapt. The only constant in the auto industry is change. Manufacturers make it a point to change and improve with every year, and this business must be able to do the same in order to be a part of this industry”.
The Yardsmart Team comprises employees who work at the business, Chesterfield Auto Parts. The sales and customer service reps actually work on the counter while in school for computer programming, and they helped design it, so they know all the answers to the tough questions. According to Joshua Finster of Yardsmart:
“The user-friendliness of the application makes my job easier. It does that with a streamlined process for sales, for searching information, and mainly with the auto images.” Now, when a customer wants a specific part, they view online first; this ensures it is exactly what they want. “It has increased foot traffic 100%, which has helped increase sales at our three Chesterfield Auto Parts locations,” says Finster.
Another happy customer is MPG Companies, a multi-state company that specializes in recycling, waste processing and transport of recycled autos. Terresa Bourbon of MPG said:
“The user interface is easy. Yard Smart is very intuitive. Sales reporting is clear and concise, all information you need is at your fingertips. We love Yardsmart!”
Yardsmart is already helping change lives by allowing people to make a simple store purchase with information required by law. A new client signed up with Yardsmart after having had to deal with a stolen vehicle because the necessary ownership papers required were not with the vehicle. Now, with Yardsmart, they can print the necessary paperwork on demand.
The many facets of Yardsmart have revolutionized the auto recycling industry in terms of automation, organization and increased foot traffic and sales for its users.
For more information, please visit www.yardsmartapp.com.
