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Lamago Auto Centre: Webmax Cloud-Based Car Workshop System Best Fit for Multi-Entity Role
Aswad Nordin, the founder of Lamago Auto Cen- tre, started using Webmax cloud-based car workshop system since 2019 when he con- verted his company from an enterprise to a ‘Sdn Bhd’ entity.
“Prior to this, we used a desktop accounting system that was traditionally widely used. With a desktop ac- counting software, there are many drawbacks. We had to buy software licences and pay for periodic new re- directly onto the personal computer, regular data back- up is required. In addition, we could only access the system from the computer on which it was installed and it was limited to one person at a time. All these were still bearable when we did not have branches,” he shared.
With three branches, he pointed out, the on-premises accounting software became very inconvenient and computer but the number of users had increased. As - came more complex.
Advantages of cloud-based car workshop system
“With many transactions moving between branches, we need a car workshop software that could handle multiple branches across various locations so that we could manage everything in one place. Webmax our business requirement. We could manage the lat- est accounting records and documents, and monitor consolidated performance of the company anytime, anywhere, on any devices including computers, iPads, mobile phones and tablets with an internet connec- tion. Real-time reporting and visibility throughout the organisation are obtained, eliminating the need to visit the branches regularly, for instance to check inventory level. Therefore, it is time saving.”
The Account Management module in the Webmax cloud-based car workshop system, he continued, was a complete accounting system. It recorded and vendors and inventory, while ensuring compliance with standard accounting policies and legislation.
Aswad Nordin, the founder of Lamago Auto Centre, started using Webmax cloud-based car workshop system since 2019.
“We could also upload automotive spare-part images into the system. The inclusion of spare-part images is the process to identify products visually and ensure that the correct item is being received or sold.”
He noted that if one made full use of the system, the price was quite reasonable. For instance, he said, - ment modules.
“Webmax cloud-based car workshop solution is known - cated. We did not encounter any major issue with the system. If we have doubts, we could rely on Webmax Technologies, the developer and service provider of Webmax system; the company provides very good af- ter-sales service and technical support.”
He stressed that unlike the desktop solution with which backups were manually done and the user was respon- sible in completing backups regularly, the Webmax
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