Chuck Hartle is the co-founder and President of PartsEdge, a powertool for Dealerships Parts Operations, helping to increase DMS utilization, improves efficiency, accuracy, and profitability with solid and consistent plans for eliminating all types of idle inventory in a Parts Operations. With over 40 years in the auto industry Chuck has the know-how and love for the industry that has enabled PartsEdge to identify the biggest needs of dealerships.

Today, Chuck Hartle shares valuable insights on education, awareness, and effective collaboration with service departments to mitigate inventory obsolescence, which is costing parts managers millions of dollars. In this information-packed episode, you'll discover the importance of communication, the impact of technology and tools, and actionable steps to maintain a healthy and efficient inventory.

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This show is powered by PartsEdge: Your go-to solution for transforming dealership parts inventory into a powerhouse of profitability. Their strategies are proven to amp up parts sales by a whopping 20%, all while cutting down on idle inventory. If you're looking to optimize your parts management, visit 🔗 ⁠www.partsedge.com⁠.

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Takeaways

1. Education and awareness are critical in preventing obsolescence.

2. Open communication between departments enhances inventory efficiency.

3. Implementing technology and data-tracking tools can improve inventory health.

Quote

“Your first loss is your best loss.” - Chuck Hartle

Connect:

Chuck Hartle

LinkedIn: ⁠www.linkedin.com/in/chuck-hartle-1923ab14⁠

Website: ⁠www.partsedge.com⁠

Kaylee Felio

LinkedIn: ⁠www.linkedin.com/in/gotopartsgirl⁠Website: ⁠www.partsedge.com