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Forecasting Early Winter Demand On Parts
For parts inventory items which demand increases (or starts) in winter, you need to forecast the early demand of these parts. That means, stock just enough to take care of the early customers before a stock order picks them up. Winter tires involve a different strategy, but there are many more parts which you need …
Winter Parts Demand
You should already be active in the setup of getting your parts inventory geared for winter. We mentioned in our prior post, the types of parts, and staying ahead of the curve. This means you need to reasonably forecast the early demand of these parts and stock them, rather than wait until the demand curve …
Prep Your Inventory For Winter
If you haven’t already, I’d be prepping your parts inventory for winter, right away. This means reviewing sales from last year, and new models, where parts maybe different. It’s also applicable for; winter tires, rims, batteries, block heaters & cords, seasonally common failed parts, snow brushes, winter apparel, salt,/sand, and sale dept snow brushes. Don’t …