Inventory management

HDMA Pulse Webinar spotlights ports in parts shortage

The last two years have brought plenty of hurdles. Among them are: COVID-19, employee shortages and then a container ship blocks the Suez Canal for six days.

November 18, 2021

Container ship part of the bottleneck in L.A. port

Should you increase your inventory in the future just in case?

COVID-19 and the subsequent parts shortage has proved to the heavy truck industry anything can happen, and that parts providers need to be ready for everything.

September 6, 2021

Inventory management

Centralizing purchasing offers substantial cost savings for parts distributors

By taking time now to analyze and optimize purchasing tactics, dealers and distributors can increase their bottom line and add valuable capital to grow while the market is good or save as reserves for when it eventually changes course.

August 15, 2021

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Growth strategies

Meritor launches search tool for trailer axle components

The selector tool identifies the aftermarket part number in six categories: brake drums, hardware kits, lined shoe kits, wheel seals, wheel bearings and hubs.

April 30, 2021

The Trailer Axle Components Selector Tool helps users find the correct axle step by step.

Growth strategies

Velociti opens innovation lab

Velociti has opened the Velociti Innovation Lab to help enterprise businesses design the best technology plan that drives business agility and increased revenue.

April 28, 2021

Inventory management

Optimal warehouse design is crucial for efficient, safe operations

Warehouse optimization entails maximizing inventory, products, availability and much more.

April 23, 2021

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Telematics

Pluss Software integrates with PartsEye

Pluss Software recently completed a new integration with Smartco Services' PartsEye to provide their customer base with web-based inventory planning and management tools.

April 21, 2021

Supplier Updates

Spicer reveals next-day driveshaft availability program

Dana Incorporated introduces Spicer ReadyShaft, a new program to drive vehicle uptime by providing next-day delivery of ready-to-install, premium-quality Spicer driveshafts.

April 21, 2021

Inventory management

KEA Advisors, Procede Software holding virtual parts department management training clinic

KEA Advisors and Procede Software are holding a virtual clinic dedicated to Parts education and leadership training, geared specifically toward Procede users.

October 28, 2020

Health & wellness

Distributors facing daily challenges managing parts inventory, customer interactions during coronavirus pandemic

While assessing and rebuilding procurement plans each day, distributors work to find the right strategy to keep their warehouses well-stocked for customers.

April 1, 2020

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Industry Status Report: Aftermarket’s quick bounce back breeds excitement for 2022

After the deep hole that was 2020 — in which 56 percent of TPS aftermarket responders said their business revenues were equal to (14 percent) or below (42 percent) 2019 totals — last year’s widespread bounce back has been a blessing.

Industry Status Report: Dealers optimistic after withstanding recent challenges

HDAW co-chairs: It’s time to get back to business, a sense of normalcy

The top aftermarket products of 2021: No. 1

Research indicates production capacity likely to remain constrained

Learn how to move your used trucks faster

With unsold used inventory depreciating at a rate of more than 2% monthly, efficient inventory turnover is a must for dealers. Download this eBook to access proven strategies for selling used trucks faster.

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Selling PMs: How to Attract New Customers

Fullbay’s new ebook shows you what data to gather and how to present potential PM services to your customers.