Inventory management

New report indicates dip in aftermarket sales could be slowing
Are business conditions normalizing in the parts sector? CMVC report shows growth for aftermarket sales "in the coming months, but at slowing rates."
May 30, 2023
CMVC report, March 2023
Suppliers share how they evaluate, onboard new distribution points
Commercial vehicle suppliers are very protective of their distribution networks. They don't add points of sale haphazardly. When considering a network expansion, vendors rely on conversations with existing partners and network analysis to find good fits.
May 3, 2023
North American distribution map for supplier
Ensuring techs get the parts they need
Nothing is more frustrating to a fleet than having a repair held up because the parts to fix it are not available. And nothing is more frustrating to a technician than requesting parts from the parts department only to have the wrong one picked.
April 21, 2023
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Inflation becomes top concern for suppliers
Inflation has moved to the top of “the big three” concerns for commercial vehicle suppliers, MEMA’s Richard Anderson reported Wednesday in the association’s monthly Pulse webinar.
March 1, 2023
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Fyda earns five accolades at DTNA Elite Support Summit
Fyda Inc. was recently presented with several awards at DTNA's 2022 Elite Support Summit held in Savannah, Ga.
February 24, 2023
Fyda's CIC Summit honorees
AutoPower highlights advantages of a 'Click2Pay' A/R solution
Today, AutoPower released Number 4 in a series of Strategy Briefs targeted to heavy-duty distributors who face tough challenges in the current market.
January 30, 2023
AutoPower strategy brief
Carriers talk inventory, allocation frustration during Aftermarket Dialogue
Customers took center stage for a panel discussion to close out Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue Monday in Grapevine, Texas.
January 17, 2023
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AutoPower on turning technology from a burden to a competitive advantage
AutoPower says its third of four strategy briefs focuses on how to access the infrastructure and technical skills required to support a data-driven approach to decision making and business growth.
January 16, 2023
AutoPower strategy brief
AutoPower debuts strategy brief addressing price controls in a time of rising inflation
AutoPower has released the second in a series of four strategy briefs outlining approaches heavy-duty parts distributors can implement to overcome the current market conditions of rising inflation and supply-chain disruptions.
January 2, 2023
AutoPower strategy brief
Parts inventory decisions necessary as market conditions change
After two years of pinched supply chains and subpar fill rates forced distributors to increase their stocking levels, we asked distributors how normalizing business conditions will lead them to alter their stocking plans in 2023.
December 22, 2022
Blaine Brothers' associates in new PDC
AutoPower publishes strategy briefs to help survive inflation, supply chain crisis
AutoPower has released the first in a series of strategy briefs outlining approaches companies can take to survive and thrive the current market conditions of rising inflation and supply-chain disruptions.
December 18, 2022
AutoPower strategy brief
Why every parts departments should use cycle counts
The last few years have been wild ones for purchasing managers. For parts departments unsure of what exactly they have in their warehouse these days, cycle counts can be a great inventory tracking and management resource.
November 27, 2022
Man in warehouse counting yellow boxes
AutoPower white paper offers strategies for surviving inflation, supply chain crisis
“A Data-Based Approach to Surviving and Thriving in Today’s HD Parts Distribution Market” details four strategies heavy-duty distributors can apply to business obstacles posed by rising inflation, supply chain disruptions and general market volatility.
October 31, 2022
AutoPower white paper
Three steps to right-size your parts inventory
One of a dealer's largest investments is its parts inventory. And dealers want their investment to provide returns. KEA Advisors says proper stewardship of a parts inventory investment should lead to returns measured in at least three ways:
September 19, 2022
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New report evaluates e-commerce potential for parts sales
Research And Markets have released a new report addressing e-retailing growth opportunities for parts sellers in the North American medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicle aftermarket.
June 1, 2022
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FinditParts raises $30 million investment
FinditParts has raised a $30 million minority growth equity investment from Crestline Investors Inc.
June 1, 2022
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It's time for suppliers to invest in product information distribution
No parts distributor ever wants to drop a good supplier, but in the years ahead, as the supply chain normalizes, vendors will need to provide more than just inventory to earn and maintain distributor business.
May 27, 2022
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Navistar PDCs recognized for efficiencies
Two Navistar parts distribution centers (PDCs) have been recognized as Top Performing Warehouses by industry solutions advisor, Carlisle & Co., at the Carlisle North American Parts Benchmark (NAPB) Conference.
May 23, 2022
Navistar PDC in Edmonton, Alberta
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