MyPartShelf.com is a simple, yet powerful, web-based inventory control program. It is designed for small mom-and-pop shops to be able to use a computer and Internet access to list their entire parts ...

As the average age of Class 8 tractors reached a record high of 9.5 years in late 2011, a corresponding spike developed for parts and repair services needed to keep such old equipment up and running.

There is little more frustrating than having a truck down and not having the parts on hand to fix it. The breadth and depth of your parts inventory and the way you manage that inventory are critical ...

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 ...

DENVER - Some of the best reasons for having a properly managed inventory control system includes increased profits and having money in the bank. How so? David Rosenthal, a trainer with the Nexstar ...

Dealership-to-dealership parts supply programs are now more important than ever to ensure parts departments get what they need to get their customers back on the road. The pandemic-induced supply ...

In previous columns we have discussed workload management and estimating as “hard” basics in the plumbing/mechanical subcontracting business. Inventory control is another area that can either make ...

What do you know about inventory and inventory control? Whether you are a service shop or a major commercial/industrial contractor, that is an area where a little attention can make a big difference.

In a claimed automotive industry first, Mazda Motor Corporation will launch its Mazda Materials Management Planning (M3P) advanced inventory control system throughout Japan in April 2005. As part of ...

Alstom and the San Francisco Municipal Transit Authority (SFMTA) have signed a two-year, $18.2 million contract extension for an inventory control program to improve the agency’s fleet availability.

Aviation Week interviewed Tommy Hughes, CEO Of VAS Aero Services to discuss why airlines and MROs need to move beyond opportunistic purchases to guarantee availability of crucial parts when they need ...