The trucking industry is seeing a parts shortage. Although it started with the truck makers having trouble sourcing computer chips and other parts and components for their assembly lines, it is now ...

Improvements in software and hardware used for inventory management have made it easier for distributors and shops to stay on top of trends in parts sales. Many large warehouse distributors and ...

Lauren (Hansen) Holznienkemper is a lead editor for the small business vertical at Forbes Advisor, specializing in HR, payroll and recruiting solutions for small businesses. Using research and writing ...

Inventory management software provides automation tools for repetitive, but crucial, tasks in running any type of business. If you’re running a small business and tracking inventory by hand or in ...

Efficient spare parts inventory management can help reduce downtime in your fleet due to challenges like shortages, out-of-stock parts, lengthy repairs, and more. Poor inventory management can leave ...

Effective inventory management is vital for any business that stocks goods or raw materials. While inventory management was historically a manual process, modern technology has eliminated the need for ...

Editor’s Note: Tracey Smith is an internationally recognized business author, speaker and analytics consultant. She is the author of multiple books and hundreds of articles. Tracey has worked with and ...

The pandemic stressed the need for fleet managers to balance adequate stock with avoiding excess inventory. Ongoing issues like volatility and rising tariffs require fleet managers to stay informed on ...

Inventory management is something many service businesses struggle with as these businesses generally don't have a specific list of items used the same way a retail business does. The nature of a ...