Entries by Parts Edge

The obsolescence domino effect

Every parts operation deals with obsolescence, and while there any many great strategies for discarding already accumulated obsolescence, there’s no cure quite like prevention. Even now, there are parts in your inventory that don’t meet stocking criteria and are almost certain to shift to obsolescence. Without the right stocking settings and a consistent strategy to […]

Hydrogen Vehicles | The Future of the Industry

Hydrogen cars have certainly entered the chat in discussions online and off across the industry. But with only about 15,000 total cars on the road and all of them located in California, it’s too soon to say if they will be a viable competitor to other renewable energy vehicle options. Research and markets predict the […]

The importance of parts education

While our main offering is a parts inventory management and optimization tool, one of our other core missions is to provide free helpful, accessible,  and ongoing parts education to all operations and individuals in our business. After working within the parts departments of dealerships across the country for over 20 years, we’ve witnessed an unbelievable […]

How to improve your fill rate 

Successful parts Inventory management is a delicate balance of having all the parts you need without overstocking and holding onto obsolete parts. Your fill rate can be a fantastic indicator of whether your inventory has enough width in the right areas to support a high-functioning, fast-moving operation. In today’s economy of immediacy, having the right […]