Mark Woeppel explains why many plants fall into a cycle of expediting and reactive decision-making, sharing examples of ...

Manufacturers usually need to track the manufacturing process from production to delivery not only to assure the quality of the finished products but also to reduce waste and inefficiencies that are ...

From AI-powered demand forecasting to real-time shop management tools, auto parts businesses are transforming inventory control into a profit driver. Smarter systems reduce downtime, cut costs, and ...

Discover how top parts inventory management software improves visibility, prevents stockouts, streamlines maintenance ...

Managing auto parts inventory well can mean the difference between a smooth-running shop and costly downtime. From AI-powered forecasting to just-in-time stocking, modern strategies help avoid ...

The trucking industry is seeing a parts shortage. Although it started with the truck makers having trouble sourcing computer chips and other parts and components for their assembly lines, it is now ...

Your dealership likely has at least 40,000 parts stocked behind the counter, possibly more if its part of a multistore ...

Fleet shops often rely on OEM local distribution centers. When a truck is down and replacement parts are required, the driver wants them immediately. The managed flow of parts procurement and ...

A well-managed parts inventory helps can help a heavy-duty truck fleet prevent downtime and save money. Photo: Paul Hartley There is little more frustrating than having a truck down and not having the ...

In QuickBooks, you can't change an inventory item to a non-inventory item; you can only change it to an inventory assembly item. To switch and use non-inventory items, duplicate the inventory items as ...