Inventory management

Truck congestion costs $94.6 billion. Can you help?
Congestion is killer on brakes, wheel ends and other drivetrain components. Doesn't matter if you're running an RC car or a Class 8 truck. Stop and go is expensive.
October 25, 2023
Trucks parked in a line on a highway
VIPAR advisory councils celebrate anniversary
VIPAR Heavy Duty maintains three Product Advisory Councils – one for each North American country – to refine and develop new supplier programs and optimize communication within its network of parts distributors and manufacturers.
August 23, 2023
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Daimler opens parts redistribution center
"We are excited to introduce the Whitestown RDC as an integral part of our Parts Distribution Network," says Brian Lewallen, president of Detroit Reman and general manager, aftermarket solutions, DTNA.
August 15, 2023
DTNA's parts redistribution center in Indiana
Supplier Updates
Navistar celebrates 100th Fleetrite store
“Our goal for Fleetrite is to continue to expand our reach with additional product lines and store locations to increase the Fleetrite footprint in North America and connect with more customers,” says Mark Reiter, vice president, Parts.
August 8, 2023
Fleetrite's 100th store opening celebration
Supplier Updates
Isuzu earns top performing warehouse distinction
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America has announced its parts distribution center in Scranton, Pa., was recently named one of North America’s top performing warehouses in Carlisle & Co.’s 2023 North American Parts Benchmark.
August 3, 2023
Isuzu's Scranton, Pa. warehouse team is recognized
Supplier Updates
SAF-Holland opens aftermarket PDC
“With this state-of-the-art facility, we can stock a broad product range, ensure appropriate stock levels for fast moving parts and increase our response time,” says Matt Wolfe, vice president and general manager.
July 25, 2023
SAF-Holland new Cincinnati warehouse PDC
Business
Aftermarket preps for possible UPS strike
“A UPS strike is certainly less significant than a rail strike – which would have been economically catastrophic – but will nonetheless be highly disruptive,” says Jason Miller, supply chain professor at Michigan State University.
July 12, 2023
A group of brown-clad UPS workers hold picket signs outdoors.
Inventory management
FinditParts partners with Heavy Duty Parts Report
The Heavy Duty Parts Report and FinditParts have announced a strategic partnership aimed at elevating the heavy-duty industry through high value content and unparalleled marketing opportunities.
June 13, 2023
Heavy Duty Parts Report image
Inventory management
Could AI help you sell truck parts?
While AI isn’t quite ready for solving all of our most complex problems, it can now be useful in certain applications when properly deployed. Such as wholesale distribution pricing.
June 12, 2023
Machine learning and AI
Indicators
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
Inventory management
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
Inventory management
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
Technicians working on an engine in a truck shop
Outlook and Benchmarking
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
Man looking at computer
Sales coaching/training
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
Business operations
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
Inventory management
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
Trio of white trucks on highway
Business operations
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
Business operations
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
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Used trucks
Late-model depreciation gently slowing for used trucks
"One month is not a trend, but any relaxation of depreciation would logically show up first in newer trucks, so cautious optimism is not out of the question," J.D. Power reports.
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How electric trucks may transform dealer revenue streams
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Used trucks
Used truck depreciation slowing but price unlikely to turn until 2024
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