Parts, Accessories, Apparel and Merchandise (PAAM) Inventory Management

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Master the Performance of your Parts and General Merchandise Inventory Through Data-Driven KPI Management…. This comprehensive training program transforms parts and general merchandise department managers from order-takers into performance drivers by teaching them to read, interpret, and improve critical KPIs using the dealership management software systems already at their fingertips. Designed specifically for dealership […]

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KPI Fundamentals: Understand exactly what each performance metric means for your department and why dealership management tracks these specific indicators.
Performance Analysis: Learn to interpret inventory turns, identify non-moving stock patterns, calculate optimal days of supply, and analyze gross profit margins with confidence.
Systems Mastery: Discover how to leverage your existing dealership management software to pull reports, track trends, and make data-driven decisions that improve your KPIs.
Action-Oriented Solutions: Move beyond just reading numbers to understanding exactly which actions in your software systems will drive improvements in turns, reduce aged inventory, and boost profitability.
Practical Implementation: Get hands-on experience with The Turns Tool and other practical systems that integrate seamlessly with your dealership's existing technology.

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Parts, Accessories, Apparel and Merchandise (PAAM) Inventory Management
This course transforms your team from order-takers into performance drivers. Learn to read, interpret, and most importantly, improve the KPIs that matter most to your dealership’s success.

0.0 Overview of the Parts, Accessories, Apparel and Merchandise Series of Courses

07:37

SERIES 1: PARTS, ACCESSORIES, APPAREL AND MERCHANDISE (PAAM) INVENTORY MANAGEMENT

SERIES 2: UNDERSTANDING THE PARTS & ACCESSORIES AND GENERAL MERCHANDISE INVENTORY MANAGEMENT KPIS

2.1 Introduction to the KPIs

06:36
2.2 KPI for Turns

05:12
2.3 KPI for Non-moving inventory %

05:56
2.4 KPI for Days of Supply

07:25
2.5 KPI for GM Seasonal Product Sell-through %

07:11
2.6 KPI for Gross Profit % of Sales

07:09
2.7 KPI for ROI – Return on inventory (Investment)

06:48
2.8 KPI for Break-even sales $

06:52
Understanding PAAM Inventory Management KPIs

SERIES 3: MANAGING PARTS &ACCESSORIES AND GENERAL MERCHANDISE INVENTORIES FOR PERFORMANCE

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Course Content

Parts, Accessories, Apparel and Merchandise (PAAM) Inventory Management
This course transforms your team from order-takers into performance drivers. Learn to read, interpret, and most importantly, improve the KPIs that matter most to your dealership’s success.

0.0 Overview of the Parts, Accessories, Apparel and Merchandise Series of Courses

SERIES 1: PARTS, ACCESSORIES, APPAREL AND MERCHANDISE (PAAM) INVENTORY MANAGEMENT

1.0 Introduction to PAAM Inventory Management

1.1 Optimizing the Inventory Cash to Cash Cycle

1.2 Inventory Turns

1.3 Aged Inventory and Break-Even Sales

PAAM Inventory Management Concepts

SERIES 2: UNDERSTANDING THE PARTS & ACCESSORIES AND GENERAL MERCHANDISE INVENTORY MANAGEMENT KPIS

2.1 Introduction to the KPIs

2.2 KPI for Turns

2.3 KPI for Non-moving inventory %

2.4 KPI for Days of Supply

2.5 KPI for GM Seasonal Product Sell-through %

2.6 KPI for Gross Profit % of Sales

2.7 KPI for ROI – Return on inventory (Investment)

2.8 KPI for Break-even sales $

Understanding PAAM Inventory Management KPIs

SERIES 3: MANAGING PARTS &ACCESSORIES AND GENERAL MERCHANDISE INVENTORIES FOR PERFORMANCE

3.1 Transforming KPIs into Inventory Management Success

3.2 Tracking Your KPI Results

3.3 Introduction to the PAAM Inventory Tool

3.4 Unlocking PAAM Inventory Tool Secrets

3.5 Action Plans that Turn Problems Into Profit

3.6 Action Plans for Seasonal Merchandise Sell-Through Optimization

3.7 Five-Step Formula to Monthly PAAM Inventory Optimization

Managing PAAM Inventories for Performance

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Course Content

Parts, Accessories, Apparel and Merchandise (PAAM) Inventory Management This course transforms your team from order-takers into performance drivers. Learn to read, interpret, and most importantly, improve the KPIs that matter most to your dealership’s success.

0.0 Overview of the Parts, Accessories, Apparel and Merchandise Series of Courses

SERIES 1: PARTS, ACCESSORIES, APPAREL AND MERCHANDISE (PAAM) INVENTORY MANAGEMENT

1.0 Introduction to PAAM Inventory Management

1.1 Optimizing the Inventory Cash to Cash Cycle

1.2 Inventory Turns

1.3 Aged Inventory and Break-Even Sales

PAAM Inventory Management Concepts

SERIES 2: UNDERSTANDING THE PARTS & ACCESSORIES AND GENERAL MERCHANDISE INVENTORY MANAGEMENT KPIS

2.1 Introduction to the KPIs

2.2 KPI for Turns

2.3 KPI for Non-moving inventory %

2.4 KPI for Days of Supply

2.5 KPI for GM Seasonal Product Sell-through %

2.6 KPI for Gross Profit % of Sales

2.7 KPI for ROI – Return on inventory (Investment)

2.8 KPI for Break-even sales $

Understanding PAAM Inventory Management KPIs

SERIES 3: MANAGING PARTS &ACCESSORIES AND GENERAL MERCHANDISE INVENTORIES FOR PERFORMANCE

3.1 Transforming KPIs into Inventory Management Success

3.2 Tracking Your KPI Results

3.3 Introduction to the PAAM Inventory Tool

3.4 Unlocking PAAM Inventory Tool Secrets

3.5 Action Plans that Turn Problems Into Profit

3.6 Action Plans for Seasonal Merchandise Sell-Through Optimization

3.7 Five-Step Formula to Monthly PAAM Inventory Optimization

Managing PAAM Inventories for Performance

Student Ratings & Reviews

Parts, Accessories, Apparel and Merchandise (PAAM) Inventory Management
This course transforms your team from order-takers into performance drivers. Learn to read, interpret, and most importantly, improve the KPIs that matter most to your dealership’s success.