What’s the true cost of poor inventory management—and the real return when you get it right?
In a recent episode on The PartsEdge Podcast, we sat down with Ryan Else, Fixed Ops Director, and Tim Kreitel, a long-time Parts Manager at Eide Motors, to break down the tangible value PartsEdge brings to their dealership group. From freeing up time for leadership, to reducing obsolete inventory, to improving gross profit margins—this is a firsthand look at what really moves the needle.
Whether you're a GM wondering if the service is worth the cost, or a parts manager buried in DMS setups and special orders, this conversation reveals why Ryan says PartsEdge “pays for itself”—and then some.
Tim admitted he didn’t fully understand what PartsEdge was doing at first—but he felt the difference immediately.
“I’m a working manager. Most of my day is spent on the floor with the team and customers. PartsEdge allows me to stay out of the back office and actually manage my department.”
While many parts managers are stuck behind a screen running reports and managing DMS setups, Tim’s been able to focus on coaching, counter activity, and operations—because PartsEdge handles the heavy backend work.
Ryan emphasized how PartsEdge helps across all levels of leadership:
“Any report I need—it’s in my inbox within the hour. I’m not wasting time building spreadsheets, I’m moving the needle.”
Whether it's detailed overage reports, technical obsolescence, or pricing matrix strategy, Ryan sees the PartsEdge team as an extension of his own. And that monthly reconciliation meeting? It’s not just a review. It’s a strategy session that creates continuous improvement.
One of the biggest fears new PartsEdge clients have is the idea of managing 100+ inventory sources—but as Ryan pointed out:
“The only reason managers don’t use more sources is because it’s too much to manage manually. With PartsEdge, it’s automated and clean—and it works.”
Their system ensures parts phase in and out at the right time, minimizing overstock and reducing scrap. It's like giving each part its own lifecycle strategy.
Ryan broke down their ROI simply:
Gross profit improvement through optimized pricing strategies
Obsolescence prevention through early detection and reporting
Reclaimed working capital by reducing dead stock and turning it faster
“When you throw out a part, you’re throwing out the money you borrowed to buy it. PartsEdge helps us avoid that.”
From everyday needs to DMS conversions and buy-sells, Ryan and Tim highlighted one more game-changer:
“You always respond quickly. I’ve never had a time where PartsEdge didn’t solve the problem.”
Whether it’s navigating DMS limitations or setting up new stores, they know they can rely on a team that’s been through hundreds of transitions.
Ryan and Tim say it best: PartsEdge doesn’t just make managing parts easier—it frees you up to be the kind of leader your team and store actually need.
Thanks again to both of them for such a real and insightful conversation. If you’re a dealership leader still wondering what PartsEdge really does—this episode is the one to listen to.
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