Tom Deane, Jeff Baker, Becca Kroeger - Why Don't Dealerships Do Physical Inventories More Often?

Dealer Solutions Inc. conducts inventories in the parts departments of auto dealers across the country, totaling to about 1,500 inventories per year. While physical inventories are often overlooked by management, taking annual inventory can help improve the parts department and, in turn, can enhance the quality of the service department. In this episode, Tom Deane, Jeff Baker, and Becca Kroeger explain the importance of inventories for parts departments, underscoring the value of accuracy and how it relates to the accounting system in an automotive business where passionate people succeed. In this Episode 0:00 Introduction 1:05 What does Dealer Solutions Inc. do? 2:00 Opportunities along the way 3:09 The importance of taking inventory 7:05 Becca’s background in dealerships 13:54 Becca’s advice for women in the automotive industry 17:24 Jeff’s story 19:55 The guests’ comfort food Connect with Kaylee LinkedIn: Kaylee Felio Website: https://www.partsedge.com/ Connect with Tom Deane, Jeff Baker and Becca Kroeger Tom Deane’s LinkedIn: Tom Deane Becca Kroeger’s LinkedIn: Becca Kroeger Website: https://www.dealer-solutions.com/