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...

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What Pricing Mistakes Reduce Gross Profit in Parts Departments? Chuck Hartle explains that many departments fail to review pricing consistently. Relying heavily on manufacturer suggested retail can reduce margin if markup structures change. Managers often...

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What Are the Most Common Pricing Mistakes in Parts Inventory Management? Chuck Hartle explains that one of the most common issues comes from pricing by averages. When pricing relies on averages, a large portion of parts land below the desired gross. This...

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