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Modernizing Inventory Management: How Machines Can Outperform Human Dealers

Dealer World

As the automotive dealership industry has long relied on human intuition and historical sales data to guide inventory management decisions, dealers continue to face a constant balancing act: having the right mix of vehicles to meet customer demand without overstocking models that might sit unsold for months.

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B2b manufacturing marketing job = low Stress, high pay… True?

Shawn Ryder

When contemplating a career in B2B manufacturing marketing, many may ponder whether the job truly entails low stress paired with high pay. Understanding the Landscape of B2B Manufacturing Marketing B2B manufacturing marketing involves promoting products and services from one business to another, rather than to individual consumers.

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Why OEMs Are Doubling Down on Brand Management in 2025

Call Revu

by CallRevu Original Equipment Manufacturers are leaning into brand management this year, and its no surprise: With service inconsistencies and trust gaps across dealership networks on the rise, OEMs are investing in centralized data, unified standards, and brand-aligned training to create a more seamless, reliable, and predictable customer journey.

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Cycle Time Management Creates More Billable Hours

AutoSuccessOnline

Capturing more billable hours from the work you already have is called cycle time management. A cousin of manufacturing lean production, it helps you identify and remove bottlenecks and unapplied time losses from your key-to-key service process. This approach empowers you to manage your time effectively and see momentous results.

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ADS warn dealers to manage customer contact effectively over unchecked vehicles

Motor Trader

Dealers are being warned about the importance of customer contact management in order to decrease the number of unchecked vehicles. ” Franchise dealers often lose track of customers due to poor database management. Figures released under the Freedom of Information Act reveal that over 3.2

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VW Dealers And NADA Will Fight Scout Motors In Court Over Direct Sales

Carscoops

Its affiliation with the German car manufacturer may complicate its ability to sell vehicles without involving dealers, according to Richard Sox, managing partner at Bass Sox Mercer law firm. Scout will also manage all production and maintenance of its vehicles. .”

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Mercedes Puts Humanoid Robots To Work At Berlin Production Site

Carscoops

Apollo robots manage logistics, quality checks, and assist with repetitive tasks on the line. The site now has a Digital Factory Chatbot Ecosystem that allows employees to access production databases and can even ask questions about best-practice manufacturing methods and machine maintenance.

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