Why Do Industry Events Matter? Robert Perez, Fixed Operations Director for South Texas Auto Group, believes one of the most valuable investments dealership leaders can make is stepping away from daily operations to learn from others. Industry events create...

How Better Inventory Structure Helped Titus-Will Toyota Create More Clarity and Control Watch Now! INDUSTRY Automotive CHALLENGE Stock orders could run 750+ lines, and the DMS only allowed 14–15 inventory sources, making it difficult to manage a growing parts...

Why Are Dealerships Losing Margin on Parts? Many dealerships focus heavily on inventory while overlooking how pricing directly affects profitability. Chuck Hartle explains that one of the biggest issues across dealership parts departments is shrinking margin...

Why Are More Dealers Centralizing Inventory? Joe Castelino, Vice President of Fixed Operations at American Motors Group, oversees 12 stores across brands including Toyota, Volkswagen, Chevrolet, Cadillac, and Alfa Romeo. One of the group’s biggest operational...

How Kayla Bell Brought Consistency to Three Parts Departments INDUSTRY Automotive Fixed Operations CHALLENGE Managing three manufacturers meant balancing different inventory needs, stocking philosophies, and operational priorities - all while keeping the...

Why Reconciliation Turns Into a Problem

How Bryan McIntosh Reduced Idle Inventory Without Adding Complexity INDUSTRY Automotive Parts CHALLENGE Mike Murphy Ford was carrying excessive idle inventory that tied up cash, consumed shelf space, and made inventory management harder than it needed to be....

What Makes Dominion’s Approach Different?

How Jake Lyon Restored Balance and Control to a Struggling Parts Inventory INDUSTRY Automotive Parts CHALLENGE Tinney Chevrolet GMC was carrying excess inventory, struggling with inconsistent stocking patterns, and missing return opportunities due to...

How Josh Watson Strengthened Inventory Decisions with PartsEdge INDUSTRY Automotive Fixed Operations CHALLENGE Managing a busy Toyota parts department requires balancing inventory investment, parts availability, and day-to-day operational demands. Josh wanted...