Inventory management

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
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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
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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
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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
Battling inflation while maintaining customer relationships
Much has been discussed about parts scarcity and pricing, and these challenges funnel down to what is most important: the relationship and communication between providers and their customers.
May 13, 2022
Employee taking parts inventory in warehouse.
How distributors can leverage e-catalogs for aftermarket success
An e-catalog gives customers up-to-date information, increases efficiency, and simplifies the purchasing process. It transforms the online experience, and the best part is distributors already have the information they need to implement one.
April 28, 2022
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The importance of e-commerce sites during a parts shortage
Industry e-commerce sites should be in the playbook of all parts and service providers when sourcing much needed truck parts.
April 22, 2022
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When parts shortages affect repairs
Not only is the parts shortage impacting the sale of parts, but it’s also hindering services the aftermarket channel can perform.
March 1, 2022
Tampa Spring service bays.
Industry suppliers on battling inflation, updating pricing sheets
With so much of the parts market already in upheaval, suppliers are doing their best to provide ample warning and explanations before implementing additional but necessary price increases to reduce their burden on their distributor partners.
February 18, 2022
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Used truck depreciation intensified in December
With new trucks finally hitting highways en masse and dealers eager to get out from under excessive inventory by year end, the used truck market saw a large dip in price last month, J.D. Power reported in its January 2023 Commercial Truck Guidelines.
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