Mastering special orders

Mastering special orders

As we recently discussed, idle inventory is trending up for almost all dealerships and manufacturers. Special orders can be one of the biggest contributors to an increase in stock you don’t need taking up shelf space and undermining your overall inventory health and...
An EV Update | The Future of the Industry

An EV Update | The Future of the Industry

Rising gas prices and quickly improving technology in combination with many other factors have led to a continuously growing interest in electric and EV vehicles. In Q2 of 2022, EV sales made up 5.6% of the total market, which is an increase from 5.3% in Q1 and an...
The idle inventory trend

The idle inventory trend

In our work with the parts inventories of hundreds of dealerships across the country, we’ve gained valuable insight into industry-wide trends and their causes. For quite some time, the average for non-manufacturer guaranteed obsolescence hovered around 10-12%, but in...
Recession-proofing your dealership

Recession-proofing your dealership

The jury’s out on the state of the US economy, but most think a recession is coming- if not already here. Unfortunately, recessions are a predictable and somewhat normal part of the modern economy. Even if 2022 isn’t the start of a recession, there are sure to be...
Comparing sales versus receipts

Comparing sales versus receipts

For Parts Managers, it can be difficult to keep in mind both a sales and investment perspective on parts. In the day to day, immediate demand trumps all else- sometimes resulting in an overall inventory that is sluggish, overstocked, and lacking in width. Here’s how...
Recalls | The Future of the Industry

Recalls | The Future of the Industry

In 2021 there were more recalls than previous years, but the good news is the total number of vehicles involved was less than in the past. Nonetheless, recalls are an unavoidable and ongoing challenge for manufacturers, dealers, and parts departments. One of the...