Effectively managing Service Parts accross the dealer or distributor network can be a real challenge. However, manufacturers can achieve greater inventory visibility and control leading to higher service levels and increased part sales at the dealers with an overall reduction in inventory levels.

"The dealer and the OEM become more like partners and the eventual outcome is increased sales through better availability of parts. We have examples of OEMs achieving up to 7% increase in sales following the implementation" says Tony Abouzolof of Syncron.

In this excellent article featured in Automotive Logistics Leaders magazine, you can read about the challenges and rewards associated with establishing a Dealer Parts Inventory Management strategy and understand how to secure the dealers' buy-in, from one of the industries experts on the subject.

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