Have you ever noticed that parts will sell well at one store and not that well at another store just a few miles away? We’re seeing an increasing trend of Dealerships stocking more and more parts, usually leading to higher levels of idle inventory. When you...

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Want to accurately classify idle inventory? Here’s our breakdown of types of idle inventory plus solutions for removal and prevention.

A new app is promising to take you from car search to possession, all within their platform, with no long-term commitments, and many services included. Fair claims it’s monthly subscription service will remove the need for long-term lease or loan contracts,...

Idle stock cluttering your shelves? Here are guidelines to help reduce the growth of idle and obsolete inventory for General Motors Non-RIM guaranteed inventory. This can be used as a guide for other Manufacturers as well.

Computerizing cars has undoubtedly provided a new standard of luxury and ease of use for car owners. Some mechanics complain computers have unnecessarily complicated the car, making it more vulnerable to random glitches and reducing the need for third party...

We are excited to share that Parts Expert and Guru, Chuck Hartle put together a 2.5 Day Advanced Parts Training in Minneapolis, MN with Dealersedge. Geared towards Advanced Analysis and Planning Tools for Automotive Parts Managers, Chuck explored which...

Manufacturer Parts Programs are typically offered to dealerships as a way to achieve higher levels of service and potentially higher profits with the promise of less work for parts management. Manufacturer programs will guarantee the returnability of...

Amazon is truly the company on the tip of everyone's tongue. By re-writing the retail model, they’ve damaged and permanently closed thousands of businesses. Although the automotive industry has remained relatively unaffected, all signs point to a future...

Have you noticed the new prompt “RESET: MNS WHEN PART WITH 0 ON HAND IS RECEIPTED (Y/N)?” in the most recent CDK update? It appears the MSDA setting was updated to fix MNR and MNS. This relatively new prompt was concocted by CDK to help report on the...