15 Minutes to Better Parts Organization

Bob Clements of Bob Clements International walks dealers through a step-by-step process to improve parts storage and organization, reduce transaction time, increase sales and lessen dead stock.

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Gregg Wartgow
Jul 26, 2010

In this installment of "Bob's Business Tips," business trainer Bob Clements of Bob Clements International walks dealers through a step-by-step process to improve parts storage and organization, reduce transaction time, increase sales and lessen dead stock.


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