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?

The latest episode of the PartsEdge Podcast dives into a topic stirring concern across the industry: tariffs on imported automotive parts. Host Kaylee Felio is joined by Chuck Hartle to unpack what’s real, what’s rumor, and what parts managers should actually...

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.

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...

On this episode of the PartsEdge Podcast, host Kaylee Felio sits down with Nos Saleh, Team Lead Technician at Mercedes-Benz of Music City. His journey from cleaning shop floors to leading one of the highest-performing service teams in the dealership is...

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...

When you think of dealership inventory success stories, you might imagine a parts department turning chaos into control. But what about a team that was already performing at a high level—yet still found a way to go even further?

When it comes to managing your dealership’s largest asset—the parts inventory—surprises are the last thing you want. Yet, every year, dealers find themselves shocked by the results of their physical inventory. Whether you’re facing a shortage or an overage,...

Streamlining Returns in the Automotive Parts Industry: A Spotlight on Toyota's Simplified Process Understanding the Complexity of Parts Returns

Olivia Stapleton is the Marketing Specialist and Sales Enablement leader at Dealer Teamwork LLC, a pioneering automotive digital marketing company, and founder of Next Gear Automotive. She helps dealerships optimize their digital presence through patented...