Mitchell 1 adds “Job View” and FinditParts eCatalog to Manager SE

Mitchell 1 has made several key updates to its Manager SE Truck Edition shop management program, including adding the “Job View” feature set and the FinditParts ecommerce platform.

Meanwhile, the online parts provider launched FinditParts Pro at TMC, which is designed to enhance how OEM dealerships, retailers, fleets, and distributors source and manage parts, now offering advanced search, cross-reference, VIN-to-part lookup, and branch-level administrative tools.

“We are excited to introduce powerful business management features like FinditParts and Job View that take our commercial vehicle software to the next level,” said Kristy Coffman, director of Mitchell 1’s Commercial Vehicle Group in a statement to the media at the American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting in Nashville. “Our all-in-one solution for all makes of Class 4-8 vehicles dramatically simplifies repair processes and shop management tasks.”

The “Job View” includes several helpful functions, including a feature that groups job-related labor, parts, and notes, while previously, Manager SE would list out labor times and operations regardless of their relation to each other. Additionally, the platform allows customers to see what work needs to be done and displays any additional charges, such as those for hazmat fees or shop suppliers.

“This clarity not only simplifies day-to-day tasks for service writers but also facilitates quicker customer approvals and acceptance for the work that is performed or recommended,” Coffman explained. “It’s absolute transparency to the customer.”

Additionally, for the jobs or vehicles that service writers see repeatedly, they can easily create canned jobs based on category or class application by selecting from the quick menu. A user can also create a new canned job based using an estimate they’ve already made, saving the job for future use. This helps technicians avoid creating new jobs and estimates repeatedly, especially as “Job View” lets users create new orders and estimates from past jobs, too.

“Within the new feature, you can open up an order history from jobs that you've seen repeated, and then click on the ‘History’ tab, click on the lineup that you want, and it'll pull it directly into a new order or a new estimate for you,” Coffman noted.”

Finally, managers can also use “Job View” to see a job’s profitability as they construct it in the platform, helping them to see if that job will support the shop or not.

The other new feature in Manager SE is the integrated FinditParts eCatalog, which gives service writers and technician access to OEM and aftermarket parts without leaving the platform.

“FinditParts makes it incredibly easy for technicians to find and order everything from routine items to hard-to-find parts – all within Manager SE. It’s all about saving time and simplifying the process so shops can focus on what they do best – repairing vehicles,” said Kevin Lydic, vice president of business development at FinditParts, who was also present during the press conference.

FinditParts Pro features

● Advanced Tools: VIN-to-part lookup and cross-reference simplify finding the exact components you need.

● Branch-Level Control: Enable teams to share visibility on orders and enjoy robust administrative reporting across multiple locations.

● Faster Fulfillment: Access to thousands of ship points nationwide reduces lead times and keeps downtime to a minimum.

“We created FinditParts Pro with one goal in mind: to take the frustration out of parts sourcing, especially when it comes to the hard-to-find items,” said David Seewack, CEO of FinditParts. “By offering real-time visibility into millions of parts and thousands of ship points, we empower businesses to keep their operations running smoothly.”