Every Great Solution Starts with a Problem
PartsEdge was founded by Chuck Hartle, a seasoned Parts Director, and Cliff Cope, a technical programming wizard with deep Data and DMS expertise.
They knew Dealer Management Systems (DMS) could do more to support the people who make fixed ops run — Parts Managers. So, they built a solution that unlocks the full potential of the DMS.
With PartsEdge, your team gains the data, structure, and automation to reduce obsolescence and boost profitability—without adding more to your workload.
Because great Parts Managers don’t need replacing. They need better tools to do what they already do best.
Unlock the Hidden Profit In Your Parts Department
We work directly with you and your DMS to analyze, organize, and optimize your parts inventory every day—keeping it clean, balanced, and profitable. Our system reviews hundreds of details, from stocking levels and sales patterns to ordering settings, ensuring your inventory always matches real customer demand.
Less Obsolescence
Free up cash and shelf space by giving you the tools to forecast what’s not selling quickly.
Optimized DMS Setup
Strategic sources/stocking group, phase-in/out rules, and pricing that work for your dealership.
Daily Adjustments
We don’t just monitor; we fine-tune your DMS every day to keep your inventory profitable, and ready for what’s next.
Monthly Performance Reports & Support
So you always know where you stand and what’s improving.
Fixed Ops Profitability Starts in the
Parts Department
Every dealership wants to grow profitably, yet most parts departments are held back by chaos, outdated systems, and growing obsolescence. Our white paper, The PartsEdge Advantage, shows you how to turn your biggest inventory challenges into opportunities for growth.
Still Have Questions?
We’ve Got Answers.
Switching up how you manage parts inventory can raise a few questions — and we get it. Here are some of the most common things Parts Managers and Fixed Ops Directors ask when they’re getting to know PartsEdge and how our monthly service works.
Q1. Is PartsEdge software or a consulting service?
It’s a mix of both, but not fully either. PartsEdge is a monthly service that uses technology to optimize your DMS and parts experts to guide the strategy.
You don’t need to learn anything new—we handle the behind-the-scenes work so your team can focus on selling parts and supporting the shop.
Q2. How does PartsEdge connect with my DMS?
We securely access your Dealer Management System — including CDK, Reynolds, Dealertrack, Tekion, Dominion, PBS, Automate, Autosoft and others — to review your inventory setup and performance daily. Then, we fine-tune phase-in/out rules, stocking parameters, and key settings to keep your DMS organized, accurate, and profitable.
Q3. How much time does it take for my Parts Manager?
Very little. Most Parts Managers spend under an hour each month reviewing reports and strategy updates. We do the heavy lifting — your Parts Manager stays in control without getting buried in data, saving Parts Managers 4-6 hours a week.
Q4. What kind of results can we expect?
Dealerships using PartsEdge see:
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Significant reduction in obsolescence and excess stock
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Cleaner, more accurate DMS data
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Faster inventory turns (if needed) and stronger profit margins
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Hours saved every week through automation and structure
In short, we help you run a leaner, more profitable parts operation — without extra work.
Q5. Do I have to sign a long-term contract?
Nope. PartsEdge is a month-to-month service — no long-term contracts, no commitment pressure. We earn your business with results, not paperwork.
Q6. How long does it take to get started?
Most dealerships are up and running within two weeks. Once we connect to your DMS, our team handles setup, data review, and optimization behind the scenes. You’ll start seeing cleaner data and smarter inventory movement within the first month — without interrupting your daily operations.
Ready to Take Control of Your Inventory?
PartsEdge helps dealerships cut obsolescence, optimize DMS setups, and boost profitability — without adding more to your workload.
Let’s turn your parts department into the profit center it was meant to be.
Featured Client Success
Dealerships across the country are transforming parts operations with PartsEdge. Cutting obsolescence, improving DMS accuracy, and boosting profitability. Read how Parts Managers and Fixed Ops leaders are turning data into measurable results.
How Steve Fishel Cut $100K From Parts Inventory
How Steve Fishel Cut $100K From Parts Inventory
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When you think of dealership inventory success stories, you might imagine a parts department turning chaos into control. But what about a team that was already performing at a high level—yet still found a way to go even further?
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PartsEdge Live Series
Live every second Thursday • Open Q&A • Practical strategies that work
Monthly conversations built for Parts Pros. Join the PartsEdge team as we dive into real-world parts challenges from obsolescence and sourcing to pricing and profit.
How Your Inventory Logic Might Be Quietly Costing Millions
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Wholesale Business - Is it worth it?
In the latest PartsEdge webinar, we uncover why wholesale collision parts might be hurting your department more than helping. Based on dealership case studies, she shows how returns, margin erosion, and outdated discount models are driving profits
What Your DMS Isn’t Telling You About Fill Rate and Turns
If you’ve ever looked at your DMS-reported fill rate or inventory turns and thought, “This doesn’t feel right”—you’re not alone.
Surviving a DMS Migration: Lessons from the Trenches
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Tackling Obsolescence: Is 0% Really Possible?
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