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RCS Catalyst LSI Update. Goal: Assist Catalysts with understanding proper processes for entering Customers and Prospects, Tracking Status, reviewing Results and pinpointing Data Issues using LSI. Getting Ready for LSI Computer Server or Workstation
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RCS Catalyst LSI Update Goal: Assist Catalysts with understanding proper processes for entering Customers and Prospects, Tracking Status, reviewing Results and pinpointing Data Issues using LSI
Getting Ready for LSI • Computer • Server or Workstation • How many people will Connect determines needs • UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) / Battery Backup • Backup Strategy • Windows 98 or ME vs. XP Professional • Reliability is the key • Selecting a Printer • Inexpensive Printers Ultimately Cost More
Select Open (or RUN) to Download and Start the LSI Installation Wizard www.lsidemo.com LSI PROSPECT MANAGEMENT
Use the buttons at the bottom of the installation wizard to guide you through the installation process
Fill in the information and use the “Next” button to walk through the Installation
Imports have Gotten Easier! • ConsumerTRAC Import Benefits • Consistent File Format Every Time (no waiting) • Files have “.fmc” Extension (easier to find) • Import Name Automatically Extracted from File • Simple for Dealers to use
LSI PROSPECT MANAGEMENT • Marketing & Advertising • Business Development Center (BDC) • ConsumerTRAC • Competitive Advertising Database • Dealer Direct • FordDirect • Ford Dealer Toolbox • FCSD Marketing Central • Retail Trade Cycle Management • more Marketing & Advertising
Choose the Type of Download CSV Download LSI Download
Sold Customers are the ones that bought from the Dealership (they typically have a VIN)
Incorrect! Correct Information is in Wrong Fields
Entering Customers (Prospects, Sold & Service) Sold Customers Download from ConsumerTRAC and Import Import from DMS System Manual Entry Prospects Real-Time Entry (leveraging existing data – Drivers License Scan) Import from DMS (Showroom DMS Entry in Reynolds, ADP, UCS) Entry from “Up Cards” or Desk Log (leveraging existing data) Download Opportunities from ConsumerTRAC or other lists Service Import from DMS Manual Entry
Prospect Entry - Critical Items Date Prospect Type (Walk-in, Phone, Internet, Other) Name Address Phone Numbers (as many as possible) Email Address Vehicle Desired (New/Used, Make & Model) Source (i.e. Flyer, Yellow Pages, Referral, etc.) Salesperson
IMPORTANT! Always Enter Customer & Salesperson Names in Last, First format to make it easier to find them later
LSI Scanner Information Scanner uses OCR (Optical Character Recognition) which means it “Reads” the front of the License Picture feature can be turned off if Customer requests. IMPORTANT – Manage Expectations… OCR is not perfect, you will get some read errors, especially when there are holograms and background pictures Requires a Computer with a USB 2.0 Port
BROWN, B Enter Name or other items in one of the QuickSearch Fields When there is a Comma in the QuickSearch entry the results are sorted by Last Activity
– OR – Press the “F3” key for more Search Options BROWN, BOBBY
Click on Column Headings to sort by that Column – You can also Click on a Column Heading and “Drag it to a different location
Lookup File Letters LSI Menu Items – Main Screen
Reports Setup Help LSI Menu Items – Main Screen
Fields Available Tools LSI Menu Items – Main Screen
Export LSI Menu Items – Recall Screen Tools NEW !
Notes Link a Scanned PDF File to the LSI Record
The BDC Audit Report • Why BDC Results and Ford BDC Results Reports are different • How we Track Dates in the BDC Results Report
Prospect Traffic Count Report Why don’t the numbers always match on different Reports?