If you're facing challenges with idle stock accumulating on your shelves, there's a tailored strategy to mitigate the growth of idle and obsolete inventory, especially pertinent to General Motors Non RIM guaranteed inventory, though adaptable for others as...

David Long is the founder of Pandemic of Positivity, and is the Executive General Manager at Hansel Auto Group. With over 30 years experience in the automotive industry, he has held roles from General Manager to Vice President of Operations. David also hosts...

Featuring Jeff Denis, Parts Manager Marcotte In the world of Fixed Operations, efficiency and reliability stand as pillars of success. Marcotte Ford’s Parts Department, under the management of Jeff Denis, Parts Manager, showcases a prime example of achieving...

Ted Ings is the Founder and President of Fixed Ops Roundtable® and Center for Performance Improvement®. With over 42 years in the automotive industry, he has pioneered innovative training solutions, significantly enhancing client success in customer...

Scott Rutherford is the interim parts director of the Mike Maroone Auto Group. He is the parts manager of Mike Maroone Chevrolet North Store, and the Mike Maroone Volkswagen Store in Colorado Springs. He specializes in optimizing stock levels, managing...

Jaime Macias serves as the Interim Fixed Ops Director of the CASA Auto Group, playing a pivotal role in overseeing service operations across their automotive dealerships. His leadership is integral to ensuring the group’s commitment to customer service and...

In the parts department, effective inventory management is crucial to maintain the fine balance between stock outs and overstocking. For new Parts Managers, understanding and implementing the right strategies can help in preventing stock outs and overstocking.

Ryan Else is currently the Corporate Fixed Operations Director of Eide Motors. He began his automotive career in 2002 as a technician at Ford, fresh from tech school. Over the next 12 years, his expertise and commitment to excellence propelled him to the rank...

Bob Ghent is the Dealer Principal and Owner of Ghent Chevrolet. His journey from the car wash to owning the dealership demonstrates his deep commitment to the automotive industry and the Northern Colorado community, emphasizing not just business success but...

Cory Scheer is the Founder and CEO of TrustCentric™ Consulting, an organizational and leadership development firm. TrustCentric™ helps leaders, teams, and organizations become more trustworthy, focused, and productive by: using empirical evidence to define...