Article focuses on optimizing parts departments.
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Located in the On The Job section of MHEDA Edge monthly publication, article titled The Particulars of Parts was written by industry veteran Marcel VandenTop who focuses on optimizing the parts department of businesses for maximum results in any economy. Some topic areas include documenting quotes, dealing with independent forklift mechanics, preparing and analyzing sales reports, revisiting pricing options, identifying slow-moving inventory, and holding sales blitzes.
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The Particulars of Parts
Optimize your material handling parts department in any economy.
Dewitt, NY - October 13, 2009: In the wake of last fiscal year's economic turmoil, many material handling distributors are scrambling to find ways to optimize their so they can stay afloat right now and grow once a recovery begins. To aid in the effort, MHEDA Edge focused it's October issue on strategies for doing just that.
One of the issue's most actionable articles is located in the On The Job section of the magazine. It is titled "The Particulars Of Parts" and was written my industry veteran Marcel VandenTop. In this piece he focuses on optimizing the parts department of your business for maximum results in any economy.
The article is broken up into 8 key topic areas. They include documenting each quote, telephone marketing, dealing with independent forklift mechanics, preparing and analyzing sales reports, revisiting pricing options, creating an analysis of top items used on rental and contract maintenance service jobs, identifying your slow-moving inventory and holding sales blitzes.
VandenTop also explores strategies for finding homes for less-popular items. For instance, he suggests having the sales department consult with the service department to help move specialized inventory. Maybe a slow-moving green strobe light would be acceptable to a customer that your mechanic knows about. The only way to find out is to have open lines of communication between parts sales and service.
To find out all the details, visit www.mhedaedge.org and check out MHEDA Edge, the foremost online magazine for young professionals in the forklift, storage and handling, conveyor and general material handling industries.
About MHEDA
Founded in 1954, the Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA) is the premier source for manufacturing knowledge, education and networking. Through its member journals (www.TheMhedaJournal.org), e-magazines, newsletters, and industry wiki (www.wikimheda.org), MHEDA connects the manufacturers of storage and handling, lift trucks and conveyor equipment and distribution leaders for the purpose of delivering optimal solutions to the users of those products. MHEDA publications are the industry's voice for all matters related to the latest technology and the most up-to-date processes spanning the movement and storage of all materials. A 501(c)3 organization, MHEDA members span all of North America.
