


Surviving a DMS Migration: Lessons from the Trenches
Switching Dealer Management Systems (DMS) is one of the most painful — and risky — transitions a dealership can go through. As PartsEdge continues to assist more clients with these migrations, we’ve seen the good, the bad, and the downright frustrating. In...

Bridging the Gap in Accessories: How Tech is Changing the Game for Dealerships
Solving the $50B Problem Dealers Forgot In this episode of the PartsEdge Podcast, Kaylee sits down with Alex Hines, VP of North America at Eccentric, to unpack one of the dealership world’s biggest blind spots: accessories. With a $50 billion market up for...

How PartsEdge Pays for Itself: A Fixed Ops Director’s Take on Obsolescence, GP%, and Working Capital
What’s the true cost of poor inventory management—and the real return when you get it right?

From Side Hustle to Full-Time Brand: Elena Ciccotelli on Building a Human-Centered EV Media Business
Podcasting, Personal Brands & EV Storytelling In this energetic and transparent conversation, Kaylee Felio sits down with Elena Ciccotelli, the Founder of EVs for Everyone, a brand that brings the human element to the fast-evolving world of electric vehicles....

Beyond the Headlines: Real-World Tariff Strategies for Parts Leaders
Tariffs. Just the word is enough to trigger stress. We’ve been fielding call after call at PartsEdge: What’s happening? Is there going to be a shortage? Should I stock up?

Tariffs, Fear & Inventory Panic: What’s Really Happening?
Chuck Hartle is the founder and president of PartsEdge, a powertool for New Car Dealerships Parts Operations, helping to increase DMS utilization, improves efficiency, accuracy, and profitability with solid and consistent plans for eliminating all types of...

How PartsEdge Supports Parts Managers Through It All
Transitioning into a leadership role within a parts department is never easy—especially when you’re following in the footsteps of a manager who held the role for over three decades and managing a DMS change at the same time.

How to Make Your Parts Inventory Work Harder (Not Bigger)
Managing parts inventory isn’t just about keeping the shelves stocked—it’s about making sure every part earns its keep. And let’s be honest, between service demands, manufacturer pressure, and limited time, it’s easy for even the best parts departments to...

Tackling Obsolescence: Is 0% Really Possible?
Parts obsolescence continues to be one of the most expensive and misunderstood challenges in dealership operations. In our recent webinar, Tackling Obsolescence | Achieving 0% is Possible, PartsEdge Founder Chuck Hartle' broke down why it’s trending...