It all started with one small change. He thought his DMS setup was fine—until he tweaked a phase-in criteria and suddenly realized how much he was missing.

This week on the PartsEdge Podcast, we sat down with Zach Don, a Toyota parts manager who took that moment of chaos and turned it into a better system. He shares what broke, how he fixed it, and why he’s now running a smarter, more controlled department.

Zach also talks about bringing in team members with different backgrounds, the value of having a “co-pilot” on the reporting side, and how these changes are not only improving efficiency but making his conversations with upper management more impactful.

Together, they explore how data-driven decision-making and personalized support have helped shift inventory from inactive to active, and freed up valuable time to focus on growing the business.

Tune in for practical insights, relatable moments, and actionable tips for anyone looking to up their game in fixed ops and parts management!

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Takeaways

1. Don’t fear change—embrace tools.

2. Actionable reporting is critical.

3. Diverse experience builds better managers.

Chapters:

00:00 - Intro

01:41 - Expanding Inventory Breadth

03:21 - Keeping Up with Inventory Adjustments

05:01 - Shifting Strategies into Action

06:43 - Easy Tools That Simplify the Process

08:24 - Transition to Service Advisor Role

10:04 - Ideal Personality for the Parts Counter

11:55 - Managing Multiple Roles and Maintenance

13:43 - Key Considerations for Parts Managers

15:34 - Simplifying Complex Reports

17:14 - Embracing the Learning Curve

19:04 - Kaylee Reflects on the Experience

20:54 - Team Collaboration and Inventory Analysis

22:43 - Final Thoughts and Summary

Kaylee Felio

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gotopartsgirl

Website: https://www.partsedge.com

Kaylee Felio

Website: https://www.partsedge.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/partsedge

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gotopartsgirl

Phone Number: (800) 825-7562

Email: info@partsedge.com