Month: July 2021

Pinewood DMS is the first DMS certified by BMW UK

26 July 2021 1 Comment Manufacturer integration

On the 14th of July 2021, BMW UK announced Pinewood DMS as its first certified system for retailers, following the completion of a rigorous certification process to ensure the necessary processes and integrations are all available.

Alongside this, Pinewood Technologies has been selected as one of only two global partners to support BMW’s Retail Integration Strategy (RIS) and shape the future of integration services globally. With this partnership, Pinewood and BMW look to improve business processes, reduce costs, and provide greater flexibility for dealers.

This builds upon a working relationship that has ensured BMW integration has been a feature of Pinewood DMS since 2003, supporting BMW, MINI, Motorrad and Rolls-Royce businesses.

Neville Briggs, Managing Director at Pinewood Technologies explains:

“We are delighted to have earned the opportunity to work with BMW who are recognised leaders in technology and customer experience, and we look forward to working closely with BMW and MINI retailers in the UK and Ireland.

Our team at Pinewood are committed to working with both BMW UK and the team in Munich on a journey to build a modern set of integrations, built on services from BMW’s next-generation RIS layer”.

Pinewood’s strategy is to continue building on its leading all-in-one cloud DMS solution without the need for bolt-on systems. The DMS today includes built-in mobile apps, video services, document storage, as well as integrated digital services such as eSignatures, customer privacy preferences and online payments. The objective is to make IT management simpler with the benefits of offering a smooth digital journey for customers and a single view for business leaders.

Pinewood DMS has been designed with multi-franchise groups in mind, supporting this through continuous updates. The system includes comprehensive OEM integration, modern BI capabilities, and group stock management tools such as internal transfers and vehicle stock funding with financial organisations.

“Our UK-based development team are working in the latest technologies and have a deep and detailed understanding of the automotive industry. We are continuously investing in creating the best tools for retailer success. This certification and partnership with BMW Group is an exciting opportunity to offer retailers greater choice, resulting in improved tools to drive dealer profitability”, says Briggs.

Pinewood’s 2021 Software Placement scheme has kicked off!

01 July 2021 No Comments Announcement

11 new Software Development Placement students have started their career with Pinewood Technologies.

Pinewood’s placement programme has been running for nearly a decade, and through close relationships with universities, they saw almost 300 applications for their Software Development scheme this year.

Pinewood’s placement year is designed with the end goal in mind. Carefully mapped out by their placement successors and talent team, they’re able to nurture and mould students from scratch – developing their technical skills and providing an understanding of dealer expectations.

Kiran Kundra, HR Business Partner at Pinewood explains –

“Our placement scheme has produced some of our most valued team members – so it’s really key we choose candidates who are a good fit for our business, both in skillset and outlook. We want to retain them, so need people who share our drive, right from the offset, supporting our growth in markets across the globe.

We work closely with some of the best universities across the UK to find the most talented and driven students, giving them a wide range of projects to get stuck into. This gives them the optimum footing, boosting their confidence and ability to succeed in a career in tech. We’re looking forward to seeing what the students can bring to the table!”

Pinewood provides extensive training and support from day one, including team-based projects, dedicated mentors, technical workshops, and the chance to work with the UX team on a project to improve user experience.

Successful students are offered a full-time role upon completing their degree, with 80% of last year’s students having received an offer to return. Pinewood is also on track to recruit 10 Graduates during Summer 2021 in a similar scheme, fuelling an exciting period of international growth.

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