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In this episode, we talk with Brendan Feeney of SKUVault / Linnworks to discuss Inventory Management Systems (IMS). We dive deep into how you evaluate an effective IMS solution. What it can do to create efficiency and enable your operations to grow seamlessly.  He talks about the newest trends regarding your warehouse operations with pick/pack/ship, wave picking, BOPIS 

• How to evaluate a IMS / WMS inside your business 
• The effectiveness of a sound WMS solution and how it can assist in growth 
• Operational efficiency within your warehouse operations
• The impacts of WavePicking
• Partnership to Sulution for your business; Quickbooks, RevolutionParts, SKU Vault
• Swimming pool model your Warehouse Operations from 1 to 100 million 

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EPISODE #16 is launched and be sure to #LIKE and #SUBSCRIBE! - How An International Manufacturer Can Grow North American Market Share With Little Investment

In this episode, we touch on how international manufacturers can deploy an eCommerce strategy to grow North America's Market Share. Deploying a sound D2C Strategy, selecting strategic WD partners, enabling your catalog in PIES & ACES, and growing market share through a sound marketing/branding campaign. 

• Deploy a Sound D2C eCommerce Strategy 
• Select an industry-focused eCommerce platform 
• Select strategic WD partners 
• Know your competitors and deploy a marketing strategy focused on building relationships with a sound branding strategy

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#autoparts #automotive #ecommerce #aftermarket #autodealers #OEM #EV #electricvehicle #catalog #automanufacturing #distribution #like #marketing #subscribe #manufacturing #follow #remanufacturing Gideon Williams Lucas Welk, (LRW)

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In this episode, we discuss how to strategize on developing and effectively deploying a parts eCommerce program. Historically, manufacturers and distributors were B2B focused and pushed the online sales to the eTailers of our industry. Today, a paradigm shift is happening with manufacturers doing D2C and tying in their distribution network. 

• How to strategize and deploy an effective eCommerce plan
• Leverage your distribution network to make all parts within your portfolio available 
• Seamlessly route orders within your own & partner network 
• Ensure features equate to benefits 
• Selecting a technology platform that is industry-focused 

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#autoparts #automotive #ecommerce #aftermarket #autodealers #OEM #EV #electricvehicle #catalog #automanufacturing #distribution #like #marketing #subscribe #follow #remanufacturing Gideon Williams Lucas Welk, SRMP-R®

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In today's episode, we discuss the historical perspective of the automotive parts catalog and why it is critical in today's market. Automakers and OE catalogs lack standardization for online parts sellers, while the AutoCare Association has deployed PIES & ACES standards within the Aftermarket. We dive into the importance of investing in your catalog and why it is critical in growth market share.

- Investment in your catalog today will yield growth in market share

- Strategize based on priority and high-turn SKUs

- Importance of PIES & ACES, and Kitting to increase average order value

- People don't sell parts, catalogs do!

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#autoparts #automotive #ecommerce #aftermarket #autodealers #OEM #EV #electricvehicle #catalog #automanufacturing #distribution #like #marketing #subscribe #follow #remanufacturing Gideon Williams Lucas Welk, SRMP-R®

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In this episode, we visit with Mike King, with RevolutionParts, who also founded a parts eCommerce business to grew TascaParts.com to 20+ Million in sales. His experience and will to win show how anyone can create a successful online parts business. We discuss his journey how RevolutionParts was critical to his success and what the future has in store for the parts industry. 

• How Mike King started with little seed capital and parlayed into a massive parts eCommerce operation 
• Focusing on small incremental growth to create a larger presence 
• Importance of WD and partner partnership and order routing to leverage partner operations
• How RevolutionParts was critical to his success 
• What is the future of RevolutionParts, and how is it impacting the OE & Aftermarket

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In this episode, we visit with Joe Delorme, Director of Product at Dorman Products, YANG Council Member, and industry visionary, about the importance of the Right to Repair Act and how to take action TODAY. We also go deep into YANG and how engaging with YANG can propel your career forward with industry professionals and a rich network of industry experience. The future of our industry starts with you! 

• Take Action Today Right to Repair Act - Click on the QR Code, it takes 5 Seconds to complete
• YANG: How to get involved and the importance of engaging within our industry
  • May 5-8th: YANG Conference at Connect in Chicago
• What is the future of automotive and aftermarket ICE (Internal Combustion Engine), Hybrid, EV, and Hydrogen 
• What is the future, and how will we evolve as an industry?

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In this episode, we dive deep into how marketplaces may be losing their attractiveness for online parts sellers. They have handcuffed our industry with high acquisition costs, margin erosion, and a lack of mutual benefits. Marketplaces have built their model around "We have the volume, but expect a large fee to do business with us", amounting to organizations assuming significant risk with little reward. 

• Warehouse Distributors are tightening requirements to do business with your online parts business. 
• Marketplace growth strategy is no longer a growth strategy
• How to build your brand and become an elite parts seller

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#autoparts #automotive #ecommerce #aftermarket #autodealers #OEM #EV #electricvehicle #automanufacturing #distribution #like #subscribe #follow #remanufacturing Gideon Williams Lucas Welk, SRMP-R®

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We welcome Tunc Kip, CEO of Gamut, to discuss his vision for our industry and what the future holds. We touch on how Gamut is Streamlining product development and engineering project management for global Automotive Aftermarket and OEM.  We discuss global industries, including automotive, e-mobility, and other highly hardware-software-driven sectors.

• What is the future of Automotive, and how will it continue to develop 
• Will the industrial sector adopt EVs and how will energy creation impact our industry 
• What is Gamut doing to innovate and drive our industry forward

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Large / enterprise manufacturers have historically been B2B only. Technology is evolving how manufacturers think of D2C and growing market share. In today's episode, we dive deep into the historical context of their transition from B2B to D2C and how you can lead the way to owning market share.

• Growth through specialized technology to develop effective eCommerce programs
• Enable your distribution network to fulfill demand 
• Empower your sales organization strategically grow shelf space with WDs, organically
• Capture online customer data and realize massive growth potential

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Warehouse Distributors are the backbone of the parts industry. In this episode, we touch on the state of WDs and how you can leverage them to achieve record growth in sales. We dive into updated automation techniques that eliminate manual work and fuel monster growth.  

• Connect your parts business with high-performing WDs 
• Increase your product offering to compete with enterprise retailers 
• Leverage WDs’ efficient pick, pack ship process 
• Uncover growth by connecting with all WDs

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