Hosted by the Parts Girl, Kaylee Felio shares industry best practices, highlights Trailblazers, and shares success stories that help dealers sell or service more cars at their store.
Brought to you by PartsEdge, the #1 DMS optimization and proficiency tool for inventory management, designed to save time and increase inventory profits.
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Join Nos as he shares his journey as a young enthusiast helping his father and working in mom-and-pop shops, navigating challenges like outdated training equipment, a tough stint in truck maintenance, and the uncertainties of the automotive market in 2020.
His unwavering determination led him to Mercedes Benz, where he not only became a top-performing technician but also a Service Your Way Champion.
Nos discusses his strategies for success, the importance of mentorship, and how he's now inspiring the next generation of automotive professionals.
His story is a testament to believing in yourself, staying persistent, and continuously pushing beyond your comfort zone.
24 Feb 2025
Simplifying Parts Return Process ft. Chuck Hartle
Chuck Hartleis the co-founder and President of PartsEdge, a powertool for Dealerships Parts Operations, helping to increase DMS utilization, improves efficiency, accuracy, and profitability with solid and consistent plans for eliminating all types of idle inventory in a Parts Operations. With over 40 years in the auto industry Chuck has the know-how and love for the industry that has enabled PartsEdge to identify the biggest needs of dealerships.
Today, Chuck Hartle explains how dealerships handle return processes that often involve navigating multiple criteria with varying degrees of complexity. This complexity is further exacerbated when managers deal with different manufacturers, each having unique policies and restrictions. Some manufacturers offer streamlined processes while others pose intricate obstacles, usually tied to codes, quantities, and limited allowances for returns.
The discussion also delves into the intricacies of Retail Inventory Management (RIM). Chuck highlights how parts perceived as RIM-protected can sometimes fall through the cracks due to purchases from external distributors or emergency purchases, emphasizing the necessity of meticulous tracking systems to handle credits and returns efficiently.
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Takeaways
Toyota offers straightforward parts returns.
Know part sources for smooth returns.
Different makers have varying return rules.
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“What the ASR programs are terrible at doing is tracking credit returns and now guaranteeing the two.” -Chuck Hartle
Connect:
Chuck Hartle
LinkedIn:www.linkedin.com/in/chuck-hartle-1923ab14 (https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuck-hartle-1923ab14)
Website:www.partsedge.com (https://www.partsedge.com)
Kaylee Felio
LinkedIn:www.linkedin.com/in/gotopartsgirl (https://www.linkedin.com/in/gotopartsgirl)
Website:www.partsedge.com (https://www.partsedge.com/)
10 Feb 2025
Tackling DMS Challenges with DealerTrack and PBS ft. Chuck Hartle
Chuck Hartleis the co-founder and President of PartsEdge, a powertool for Dealerships Parts Operations, helping to increase DMS utilization, improves efficiency, accuracy, and profitability with solid and consistent plans for eliminating all types of idle inventory in a Parts Operations. With over 40 years in the auto industry Chuck has the know-how and love for the industry that has enabled PartsEdge to identify the biggest needs of dealerships.
Today, Chuck Hartle shares a real-world scenario where misconceptions in inventory reporting led to significant confusion for a client, highlighting the intricate issues tied to core values and superseded parts within PBS systems.
We explore the importance of education on dirty cores, the nuances of different dealership management systems like DealerTrack and Reynolds and Reynolds, and the vital process of tracking and accounting for dirty cores in inventory health. They emphasize the need for proper understanding and implementation of core returns to maintain a balanced and accurate inventory, ensuring the smooth operation of dealership systems.
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This show is powered byPartsEdge: Your go-to solution for transforming dealership parts inventory into a powerhouse of profitability. Their strategies are proven to amp up parts sales by a whopping 20%, all while cutting down on idle inventory. If you're looking to optimize your parts management, visit 🔗www.partsedge.com (http://www.partsedge.com).
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Takeaways
Understanding and managing dirty cores is vital for accurate inventory records.
Educational programs on dirty core systems can provide a strategic advantage.
Proper reconciliation of core inventory is crucial for financial health.
Quote
“If you can't beat them, join them. That's what I say.” -Chuck Hartle
Connect:
Chuck Hartle
LinkedIn:www.linkedin.com/in/chuck-hartle-1923ab14 (https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuck-hartle-1923ab14)
Website:www.partsedge.com (https://www.partsedge.com)
Kaylee Felio
LinkedIn:www.linkedin.com/in/gotopartsgirl (https://www.linkedin.com/in/gotopartsgirl)
Website:www.partsedge.com (https://www.partsedge.com/)
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