


How to Improve Gross Profit Without Losing Customers
In one of our most requested webinar topics, Chuck Hartle, founder of PartsEdge, dove deep into pricing strategy, breaking down what dealerships can do to increase gross profit without scaring off customers. Whether you're a seasoned Parts Manager or new to...

Chuck Hartle – Tackling DMS Challenges with DealerTrack and PBS
In the automotive parts industry, managing inventory is a crucial yet challenging task. One commonly misunderstood element involves dirty cores. These components are pivotal in maintaining accuracy in inventory records. Let's explore the intricacies around...

Jazmine Booker – Mastering Automotive Podcasting
Jazmine Booker is a certified automotive technician, mediator, and host of ‘Auto Talk with Jaz’ Podcast, who brings over a decade of experience in dispute resolution and video production. She dedicates her expertise to empowering women in male-dominated...

Chuck Hartle – Effective Pricing Strategies for Parts Managers
Effective pricing strategies, including the use of pricing matrices, play a crucial role for parts managers. Managing parts pricing is complex and often fraught with pitfalls. This blog post explores common challenges, offers valuable insights, and provides...

Tim Hayden – How to Build Customer Lifetime Value with AI and Data Management
Tim Hayden is the CEO of Brain+Trust and Chief of Business Strategy at The Next Practice, with over 20 years of experience building strategic solutions for brands through media, data, and mobility. Through these ventures, he helps organizations create...

Smarter Parts Inventory Strategies for Enhanced Profitability
When it comes to parts inventory, there’s one thing we can all agree on—it’s not a perfect science. That’s why in our latest webinar, we dug deep into the balancing act of stock orders, special orders, and profitability with two of the industry’s sharpest...

Grace Stein – ‘Car Girl Grace’ to Future Marketing Leader
Grace Stein aka ‘The Car Girl’ is the Marketing Coordinator for Bannister Automotive Group and the President of the Automotive Business Student Association. Passionate about equality and inclusion in the automotive industry, she leverages her expertise in...

Zero Obsolescence: How PartsEdge Transformed Our Inventory Management
Managing obsolete inventory can be one of the most frustrating and time-consuming aspects of a parts manager's job. The process often involves negotiating with brokers, packing and palletizing, and waiting for weeks or months for results. But with PartsEdge,...

Chuck Hartle – What Parts Managers Must Know About Inventory Control
Understanding "Forced Stock" Inventory Defining "Forced Stock"