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24/7 Parts Accessibility: Bridging the Gap Between Warehouse Precision and Customer Convenience

In the high-velocity world of modern distribution, the "last mile" is often the most critical. For companies managing massive inventories, the ability to provide 24/7 autonomous pickup options is no l...

Jan 29, 2026 Warehouse Management and Package Tracking

Maximize Your Parts Velocity: Choosing the Right Receiving Strategy to Optimize Your "Dock-to-Stock" Time

As you know, parts availability isn't just a metric—it’s the heartbeat of the service department and the lifeline of your customers. For a Caterpillar dealer, where a single shipment can contain anyth...

Jan 15, 2026 Warehouse Management and Package Tracking

The Parts Counter Productivity Pack: Seamless Integration for High-Speed Caterpillar Dealer Operations

For Caterpillar dealers, the parts counter is the high-pressure front line where customer satisfaction and dealership profitability are won or lost every day. To help dealers navigate the complexities...

Jan 5, 2026 DBS/DBSi Supplemental Applications

Streamlining Your Parts Department: A Look at Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems for Caterpillar Dealers

Keeping your Caterpillar parts department running efficiently is crucial. Minimizing downtime for customers and maximizing space utilization are key to profitability and customer satisfaction. This is...

Jan 1, 2026 Warehouse Management and Package Tracking

Strategic Integration of Repair Bill of Materials: The Standard Jobs Productivity Pack for Caterpillar Dealerships

The operational framework of a modern Caterpillar dealership is predicated on the dual pillars of service efficiency and parts availability. In DBS/DBSi, the management of Standard Jobs represents a c...

Dec 29, 2025 DBS/DBSi Supplemental Applications

The Next Generation: How AutoStore™, Kardex FulfillX, and WMSv2 Are Revolutionizing Caterpillar Dealer Parts Fulfillment

In the world of heavy equipment, a dealer’s success is often determined by the speed and accuracy of its parts fulfillment. As inventories grow and customer expectations for same-day delivery intensif...

Dec 29, 2025 Warehouse Management and Package Tracking

WMSv2: The Rapid Adoption of the WMS Solution from FDC Solutions Is Transforming Caterpillar Dealer Warehouse Operations

Note: This article has been updated to reflect the increase in the number of Caterpillar dealer stores that have deployed WMSv2 and the number of dealers that are starting their implementation journey...

Dec 29, 2025 Warehouse Management and Package Tracking

Beyond the Trade-Off: How ICS Balances Inventory Risk and Parts Excellence

Running a high-performing Caterpillar dealer parts department requires the precise balancing of opposing metrics : keeping high target availability while simultaneously driving down excess inventory ....

Dec 22, 2025 Inventory Optimization and Monetization

Seamless Supply Chain: How K*Track and OMC Deliver Essential Value to Caterpillar Dealers

In the dynamic world of heavy equipment, speed and precision are not optional—they are essential. For Caterpillar dealers managing vast inventories and complex delivery networks, outdated systems can ...

Dec 12, 2025 Warehouse Management and Package Tracking

Transform Your Procurement: Introducing Returns Management in the Purchase Order System

Efficient inventory management is a constant balancing act. Historically, one of the most frustrating gaps in the purchase order (PO) process has been the cumbersome handling of returns. Until now, th...

Oct 9, 2025 DBS/DBSi Supplemental Applications

HIS 2.0 Interface from FDC Solutions: An Essential Improvement for Your Parts Department

Caterpillar is strongly encouraging dealers to migrate to the new Hose Assembly Part Information Interface (HIS 2.0), and for good reason. For years, the differences between the older HIS 1.0 data and...

Oct 6, 2025 DBS/DBSi Supplemental Applications

Promo Code 2.0: A Dealer’s Guide to Mastering Caterpillar Parts Promotional Programs and Transforming Promotional Strategies

The new Caterpillar National GET and Undercarriage Program presents a massive opportunity for dealers, with a 10% discount and 100% reimbursement on eligible parts. But many dealers are running into a...

Aug 26, 2025 DBS/DBSi Supplemental Applications

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