With the changing landscape of the parts distribution market, can some things remain constant and dependable? Of course. Distributors and contractors across the United States have fine-tuned their ...

From dealerships to fleets, optimizing spare parts inventory is no longer optional—it's essential for profitability, uptime, and customer satisfaction. With AI forecasting, ERP integration, and ...

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 ...

The pandemic stressed the need for fleet managers to balance adequate stock with avoiding excess inventory. Ongoing issues like volatility and rising tariffs require fleet managers to stay informed on ...

Unlike inventory management, which operates at the execution level and relies heavily on distinct metrics such as materials ...

Component distributor Semi Source Inc. is racking up double-digit sales growth year after year by doing what traditional franchise distributors are refusing to do: holding inventory of hard-to-find ...

Manufacturers have long been focused on keeping costs low -- but in tight economic times, cutting costs becomes even more important. Although many companies focus on head count reduction as a way to ...

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 ...