As the leaves change and fall ushers in a season of transformation, it feels like the perfect time to reflect on growth, change, and empowerment. Recently, I had the pleasure of sitting down for an inspiring, thought-provoking conversation on thePartsEdge...

The Importance of Education and Awareness Education and awareness are crucial in preventing obsolescence. Hartle stressed the need for parts managers to educate all department members. This includes service advisors, technicians, and even wholesale customers....

In this episode of the PartsEdge Podcast, host Kaylee Felio sits down with longtime automotive leader Randy Kobat to discuss one of the most overlooked areas in dealership profitability: reconditioning used vehicles.

Brian Kramer is the executive vice president of Cars Commerce, and general manager of AccuTrade with 28 years of automotive expertise. He leads digital innovation in car sales pioneering the first paperless and Web3 transactions. He is a recipient of...

Jamie Farley is a Partner at Performance Brokerage Services, North America's highest volume automotive dealership brokerage firm. She is also the host of the podcast show ‘Get In Her Lane’. With extensive experience in the automotive industry, Jamie...

Liza Borches is the President and CEO of Carter Myers Automotive, a family and employee-owned automotive group serving Central Virginia since 1924. As the fourth-generation leader of CMA, she is the first woman to hold this position in the company's history....

Mastering Parts Management: Avoiding Common Pitfalls Enhancing Efficiency and Effectiveness in Inventory Control

Immediate Actions as CDK Comes Back Online Organize and Prioritize Data Entry Firstly, one major action involves ensuring that you're inputting all data gathered during the outage back into the CDK system. Chuck emphasized the importance of recording parts...

Introduction to Strategic Parts Pricing In today’s fast-paced auto industry, mastering the art of strategic auto parts pricing is crucial for dealerships striving to maximize their profits. Kaylee Felio, the host of the Parts Girl Podcast, dives into this...