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In a recent poll we conducted of Parts Managers on LinkedIn, 57% said they had been in the position for 15+ years. This got us thinking: what lessons do so many years of...
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Shoppers are no longer relegated to the limited choices of used, new, or leased when searching for a vehicle. Now, in addition to the traditional options, car-shoppers can begin a car subscription service, which, in many cases, allows them to procure a...
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In a recent poll we conducted of Parts Managers on LinkedIn, 57% said they had been in the position for 15+ years. This got us thinking: what lessons do so many years of...
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For dealership parts operations, effective DMS implementation and maintenance is the key to maintain high profits and high levels of service to their customers. New Parts Managers...
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Many industries in the United States are experiencing an absence of available and qualified new employees, and the auto-retail industry is no exception. Stemming from the COVID-19...
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Kaylee Felio: I have Derrick Matheny here with John Elway, and we’re going to talk about his operation. He’s going to share with us his experience. And then we’re also going to...
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While this series tends to focus on the future of the private sector of transportation, changes in the landscape of the automotive industry will likely manifest in public...
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When’s the last time you ran a physical with an outside company on your parts inventory? For many dealers, running one yearly is doing well. While yearly physicals are a great...
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Obsolescence left unaddressed can tank profits, take up precious shelf space, and harm service efficiency. Managing obsolescence is paramount for turning the second largest...
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Times have changed when it comes to inventory management. Dealerships all over the country are experiencing a trend of increasing obsolescence and damaged profit margins due to...
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Starting in 1996 in the United States, on-board diagnostics were required for all new-built vehicles- forever changing the landscape of diagnostics and repair. While early systems...
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