Fueling the Future of Fixed Ops with AI and Smarter Communication with Danny Zaslavsky

This episode comes to you live from the NCM Fuel the Future FixedOps Summit, where the conversation focused on how innovation and collaboration are building a stronger foundation for dealership success. The discussion explored VinQ’s efforts to break down communication barriers between variable and fixed ops, leveraging advanced tech and AI to turn inventory management into a data-driven process, not a guessing game.A key theme that emerged was the transformative power of accurate reconditioning estimates and tighter variable-fixed integration for maximizing profit and reducing costly variance. Several points were raised, including how technology is helping parts and service departments operate like co-pilots rather than siloed teams, empowering every team member to deliver exponentially greater results without siloed “trial and error” approaches.If you’re passionate about fixing the foundation of your dealership operations—stocking smarter, reducing surprise costs, and giving your team better tools—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 🔗 www.partsedge.com--------------------------------------------TakeawaysOvercoming communication gaps between variable and fixed ops—especially in recon—can add thousands in lost profit back to your bottom line.Leveraging AI isn’t just about shiny tech; it’s about making every decision smarter and freeing up bandwidth for growth-focused work.Fix the foundation: empower your current team to operate at a higher level rather than simply adding more staff.Chapters00:00 Enhancing vehicle appraisal process04:13 Sales channels and innovation sharing06:56 Transitioning to software investmentsWebsite: https://www.partsedge.com/profilequizKaylee FelioLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kayleefelioWebsite: https://www.partsedge.com