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Why Dealerships Need More Sources to Streamline Pricing and Inventory in Fixed Ops

On this episode, Kaylee Felio sits down with industry expert Chuck Hartle to break down the nitty-gritty of parts pricing, inventory sources, and the real value of creative problem-solving at the dealership. From the pitfalls of averaging pricing strategies to why a granular approach to source setup empowers flexibility and innovation, this conversation covers actionable best practices that help parts managers turn inventory faster and unlock growth. Hear real-world stories and insights about bonus structures, collaboration between departments, and the transformative power of dealer communication. If you want to elevate your parts department, this episode is a must-listen! -------------------------------------------- This show is powered by PartsEdge: Your go-to solution for transforming dealership parts inventory into a powerhouse of profitability. Our 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 🔗 https://www.partsedge.com -------------------------------------------- Takeaways 1. Consistent menu pricing for high-volume items simplifies sales and protects gross profit. 2. Setting up granular sources in your DMS boosts flexibility, creativity, and inventory control—letting your system do the heavy lifting. 3. Cross-department bonus incentives encourage true collaboration and improved dealership health; don’t overlook how compensation drives behavior. Chapters: 00:00 – Parts Edge mission & intro 00:26 – Why averaging parts prices fails 00:33 – Margins, menu pricing & consistency 02:10 – Gross profit expectations explained 03:18 – Cross-department bonus challenges 04:24 – Inventory sources & automation 05:25 – Granular source setup benefits 07:07 – Grocery store pricing analogy 08:05 – Manufacturer changes & wins 11:04 – Dealer creativity with sources 12:05 – Final thoughts & outlook Kaylee Felio LinkedIn:   / kayleefelio   Website: https://www.partsedge.com