Frequently Asked Questions

Dealer Solutions - John Deere Information Systems (JDIS) – A supplier to Dealers with a full suite of IT services, including business system, consulting services, software, and hardware.

Deere & Company – The parent company of all John Deere business. Most Dealers will interact daily with various divisions of Deere & Company. Here are some examples of divisions and their relationship to technology solutions:

• A&T – Agricultural & Turf Business Unit (DealerPath, JDMINT, JDPoint, JDSET, JDQuote2, John Deere Sales Center, Expert Services™, SVAP, etc.)
• C&F – Construction and Forestry Business Unit (DealerPath, JDPoint, JDQuote2, John Deere Sales Center, Expert Services™, SVAP, etc.)
• JDF – John Deere Financial (Wholesale and Retail Finance)
  
  

If JDIS is Deere, then who is JDUG? Isn’t it just a part of JDIS?



JDUG is a non-profit independent organization that works with JDIS, Deere & Company and vendor partners for the benefit of John Deere Dealers. JDUG was formed by and is run by individual John Deere dealership employees who are elected each year to serve on the JDUG Board. JDUG is truly a Dealer organization.

If JDUG is separate from JDIS, then why do I see all these John Deere people doing everything when I go to the annual JDUG meeting?

You will see a lot of John Deere people there since John Deere sponsors and produces the Dealer Solutions JDUG Summit for John Deere Dealers. Even if you do not use JDIS software, you will not want to miss the JDUG conference. There are several other solutions, best practices, training, and other benefits of being there that will provide you and your dealership excellent value now and in the future.

If John Deere is the one doing all the classes, then what does the JDUG Board do?

John Deere is not the only one holding classes. Classes are put on by the Divisions, partner vendors, and Dealers. All class content is tailored to the John Deere Dealer organization. If you do not have the EQUIP™ business system, you can gain huge benefits from the other training sessions provided. If you do have the EQUIP™ business system, then these benefits are enhanced by attending the best practice sessions, as well. The JDUG Board puts in many hours of volunteer efforts to plan, organize, finalize, and provide support for all conference attendees to deliver the best value to our members.

Are the vendors just trying to promote something when I am there to learn?

If their solution fits your needs, then yes, they will “promote it to you”.  If not, then do not worry about it. All vendors were screened and invited because a fellow Dealer recommended them. Not all vendors will have a solution for you; however, you would be hard pressed to not take a suggestion or two back from the conference that will enhance your dealership.