{"podcast":{"title":"The PartsEdge Podcast","slug":"the-partsedge-podcast-7051339","podcast_index_feed_id":7051339,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/929b2444/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://www.partsedge.com/thepartsedgepodcast","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/24496409/24496409-1775513319851-a99f082ade0fa.jpg","author":"PartsEdge","episode_count":175,"summary":"Conversations that matter. Insights you can use. Hosted by Kaylee Felio, she brings together the voices shaping today’s Fixed Ops landscape—alongside expert insights from Chuck Hartle. Featuring two core series: The Parts Girl Series (Hosted by Kaylee Felio) – conversations with industry leaders and operators focused on what’s working and what’s not. Webinar Replay Series (Led by Chuck Hartle) – structured, in-depth training sessions covering pricing, inventory strategy, and DMS optimization, built from decades of hands-on experience. Learn more about PartsEdge solutions: www.partsedge.com","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-partsedge-podcast-7051339"},"episode":{"title":"Stop Running Your Inventory on 5 Sources - Why More Sources = More Control - Live Webinar Series","slug":"stop-running-your-inventory-on-5-sources-why-more-sources-more-control-live-webinar-series","published_at":"2026-03-20T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-partsedge-podcast-7051339/stop-running-your-inventory-on-5-sources-why-more-sources-more-control-live-webinar-series","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-partsedge-podcast-7051339","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepartsedgepodcast/episodes/Stop-Running-Your-Inventory-on-5-Sources---Why-More-Sources--More-Control---Live-Webinar-Series-e3gn5nh","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/929b2444/podcast/play/117200049/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-17%2F422254087-44100-2-997ce0e1cd245.m4a","summary":"In this month’s live webinar series replay, Chuck Hartle digs deep into the nuts and bolts of inventory sources, DMS best practices, and why source structuring isn’t just a technical detail—it’s your key to better control, profitability, and stress-free reporting. Join PartsEdge’s original founder as he shares 30+ years of real-world expertise, breaking down source myths, and giving you a practical blueprint to turn inventory headaches into data-driven wins. Whether you're new to the concept or looking to revamp your existing structure, Chuck’s approach demystifies commodity-based sources—from milk vs. canned asparagus (yes, really!) to actionable insights for parts managers who want to spend less time fixing messes and more time driving ROI. Learn how to set up your DMS to work for you, segment parts smarter, and create a solid foundation for leaner inventory, cleaner books, and happier customers. -------------------------------------------- This show is powered by PartsEdge : Your go-to solution for transforming dealership parts inventory into a powerhouse of profitability. Their 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 🔗 www.partsedge.com . -------------------------------------------- Takeaways Break Down Your Inventory by Commodity Customize Phase-In/Phase-Out and Day Supply Source Structure Powers Accurate Accounting Chapters 00:00 \"Streamlining Inventory for Efficiency\" 04:34 \"Pricing and Sourcing Dynamics\" 08:51 Optimizing Pricing and Sales Overrides 12:26 \"Vehicle Accessories Sales Insights\" 13:28 \"Tire Inventory and Pricing Strategy\" 17:14 \"Optimizing Bulk Oil Inventory\" 21:35 \"Managing Unwanted Stock Decisions\" 25:45 \"Forced Stock Invento…","meta_description":"In this month’s live webinar series replay, Chuck Hartle digs deep into the nuts and bolts of inventory sources, DMS best practices, and why source struct…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2387,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-partsedge-podcast-7051339/episodes/stop-running-your-inventory-on-5-sources-why-more-sources-more-control-live-webinar-series/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-partsedge-podcast-7051339/stop-running-your-inventory-on-5-sources-why-more-sources-more-control-live-webinar-series.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}