Originally appeared in FleetOwner. Fleet managers today wear many hats. Beyond ensuring timely deliveries, they’re tasked with recruiting skilled drivers, managing detention costs, utilizing evolving technologies, and controlling expenses, all while keeping operations running smoothly. One of the most persistent and complex challenges is optimizing parts inventory. It’s a delicate […]
Parts Shortages
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For a number of years, companies were focusing on keeping just-in-time (JIT) inventory to avoid having substantial overstocks. And for a while, this did seem to result in a more positive bottom line. Then COVID hit and we all remember the shortages of toilet paper, food products, and PPE items, […]