NCM’s business planning Core software is a comprehensive tool designed to help automotive dealers and OEMS analyze their financial data, create actionable business plans, and monitor performance against industry benchmarks. It provides real-time insights to enhance decision-making and improve operational efficiency.
ePlan
The Total OEM Reporting Solution
Core easily consolidates, aggregates, and simplifies your dealer network data.
Today’s Analytics for Tomorrow’s Success
In the modern automotive industry, there is no shortage of data.
Each dealership in your network may be recording, managing, and reporting their data differently from other dealerships in your network. NCM Core® was created for automotive OEMs to make enterprise-level reporting comprehensive, quick, user-friendly, and secure.
Do More With NCM Core
eSubmission
NCM Core’s financial statement submission module simplifies data uploads by accepting various formats (Excel, .xml, .txt) from multiple DMS systems. Admins can track submissions, set due dates, and send alerts to controllers and dealers as deadlines approach.
eComposite
Our reporting module provides comparative reports to analyze dealer data across various groups. With unrivaled filtering, users can schedule reports, receive alerts, and access reports in Excel, PDF, or HTML formats. Save reports as favorites for easy access.
ePlan
NCM Core’s forecasting module is an ideal tool for predicting sales, expenses, salaries, and more. This additional module will help you make adjustments and get your forecasting right every time.
eContact
Create, schedule, and document dealer visits and meetings throughout your network. Our calendar view is built with user-friendly design, which allows your team to easily create and document meetings, dealer visits, on-site reviews, and critical conversations.
See What ePlan® Can Do for You
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Starting at $250 a month per dealer.
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About NCM
NCM Associates is a leading provider of business intelligence, consulting, and training solutions for automotive dealerships and OEMs.
With decades of experience, NCM helps optimize operations and drive sustainable growth. Through tailored strategies, in-depth performance analysis, and expert guidance, NCM empowers you to stay competitive in a fast-evolving industry.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NCM Core base package provides you with the ability to quickly gather, sort, and analyze the data you need from your dealer network. It is composed of multiple modules that work in tandem to provide you with flexibility and simplicity.
Our system accepts and processes financial and non-financial information and displays it within customized dashboards and reports that are tailored to your brand and preferences. Your homepage dashboard is host to a multitude of arrangeable widgets–each offering dynamic charts, graphs, and metrics that give you quick and easy access to the insights you need to drive business success.
Yes, our software is designed to integrate with various dealer management systems (DMS), making it easier to upload and process data, ensuring seamless and accurate reporting without disruption to your current workflow.
Yes, the software is highly customizable. Dealers can tailor the tool to their specific needs, choosing from a variety of reports, setting goals, and adjusting metrics to align with their business objectives.
The software also includes benchmarking tools that allow dealerships to compare their performance to industry standards and other top performers. This helps identify areas for improvement and drives more strategic decision-making.
NCM offers comprehensive training sessions for users, ensuring they fully understand how to leverage the software’s features. Training is available through in-person, virtual, or on-demand formats to accommodate your dealership’s needs.
Yes, the software allows users to generate custom reports based on various parameters, including financial data, operational performance, and benchmarks. You can choose to receive reports in multiple formats, such as Excel, PDF, or HTML.
Plus, the software allows you to track performance over time with historical data comparisons. This helps identify trends, areas for improvement, and progress toward goals, offering long-term strategic insights.
Yes, NCM provides robust customer support for our business planning software, including the ePlan, eComposite, and other modules from our Core platform. Whether you have technical issues or need assistance with strategy and reporting, NCM’s team is available to offer guidance and troubleshooting assistance.