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...
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Coping with Constraints | The Future of the Industry
Unexpected challenges are truly the new normal for almost all dealers. Between labor and part shortages, increasing costs, and pandemic protocols, not one operation we’ve spoken with has made it through the past two years completely unscathed or unchanged....
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Dealership Parts Inventory Insights & Strategies.
Explore practical articles on parts inventory management, stocking, obsolescence, DMS strategy, OEM programs, pricing, and the decisions that drive dealership parts performance and profitability.
Signs your parts department is under-supported
Parts departments are responsible for producing nearly 50% of overall dealership profit yet, in our experience, they are often undervalued, neglected, and under-supported. As the...
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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...
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4 Things to Consider When Changing your DMS
Is your dealership considering a DMS switch? There are lots of great reasons to seek out a better fit with your DMS. Better overall performance, clearer inventory reporting,...
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How to advocate for support in your Parts Department
In a recent poll we conducted on LinkedIn asking Parts Managers if they had support they need to focus on growth, a staggering 40% responded no! While it’s understandable that so...
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How to market your dealership digitally
It’s no secret we’re in a digital age. Accelerated by the pandemic and ensuing social distancing, the digital marketplace is more expansive and necessary than ever. For...
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The Electric Opportunity | The Future of the Industry
For the first time in history hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric light duty vehicles accounted for 11% of the sales in the fourth quarter of 2021. While much of this increase...
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Customer loyalty: the key to long term dealership success
You’d be hard pressed to find a dealer who doesn’t acknowledge the importance of customer loyalty. But even so, many dealerships neglect to create a tangible plan or goals for...
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How to forecast obsolete inventory
In the parts business, it’s inevitable that there will be a certain amount of obsolescence. While return allowances can help offset the cost of discarding obsolete stock, a...
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