


How Shops Can Support Local Schools & Attract Young Talent
It’s no secret that there is a shortage of skilled labor in the automotive industry. Walk into any shop or dealership across the country and they’ll tell you how difficult it is to find technicians and keep their service department staffed.

Chuck Hartle & Cliff Cope – How PartsEdge Innovates Dealership Inventory Management
Chuck Hartle is the co-founder and President of PartsEdge, a powertool for Dealerships Parts Operations, helping to increase DMS utilization, improves efficiency, accuracy, and profitability with solid and consistent plans for eliminating all types of idle...

PartsEdge High Performer - Rod Baker Ford
Driving Success in the Parts Department

Diana Shubert – Seizing Opportunities and Overcoming Fears
Diana Shubert is a seasoned Parts Director. She has a remarkable career spanning several decades across sales, auto, and real estate. Beginning her journey in the parts industry in the ‘80s, Diana Shubert advanced from a cashier to a leadership role,...

Revolutionizing Dealership Profitability: The Essential Role of the Parts Department
The Pivotal Role of the Parts Department The Parts Department is crucial to the success of new car dealerships, serving as a significant revenue generator beyond the traditional focus on vehicle sales and service. Its impact is profound, contributing...

Maximizing Dealership Profitability Through Efficient Parts Management
Embarking on the journey to maximize dealership profitability, one must recognize the cornerstone of success: efficient parts management. At the heart of a thriving automotive dealership lies the gleam of new vehicles and the often-unsung hero—the Parts...

Mark Payne – Managing Parts Inventory Amid CDK Chaos
Mark Payne is the President & CEO of Total Dealer Solutions, a family of companies specializing in front end and back end solutions for automotive dealers. He began his career at age 9 in his father's dealerships, eventually owning Mark Payne Mazda of Miami...

Chuck Hartle – What Parts Managers Can Do When CDK Is Back Up
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...

Navigating DMS Outages
Navigating DMS Outages: Ensuring Smooth Operations and Recovery