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 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...

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,...

Understanding "Forced Stock" Inventory Defining "Forced Stock"

The world of fixed ops is evolving—and with it, the way we handle payments must evolve too. On a recent episode of the PartsEdge Podcast, host Kaylee Felio sat down with Julie Douglas, founder and CEO of DealerPay, to talk about how dealership payment systems...

This week’s PartsEdge Podcastfeatured an unforgettable conversation withJeff Harbaugh, who recently celebrated over 40 years withToyota Motor Corporationbefore transitioning into retirement. Jeff’s journey—from technician to Customer Service Operations...

The Profitability of the Parts Department Understanding Gross Profit Margins The parts department can be highly profitable when managed correctly. However, Hartle pointed out that many dealerships struggle with their gross profit margins. "A dealer reached...

HowJohn FrazierandRyker Salazarare flipping the script on dealership operations atLouisville Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram.