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14th Annual FDC Parts Operations Seminar

Registrations will open on July 09, 2026, at 9:00 AM (America/Chicago time)
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2026 FDC Parts Operations Seminar

Practical Solutions. Dealer-Led Conversations. Operational Wins You Can Take Home.


Join FDC Solutions and Warren CAT for the 2026 FDC Parts Operations Seminar, an annual dealer event focused on improving parts operations, warehouse execution, inventory visibility, and customer service.

This seminar brings together parts leaders, warehouse managers, operations teams, and IT stakeholders for practical discussion, peer collaboration, and real-world learning.


Event Details


Dates: Wednesday - Thursday, October 7-8, 2026

Location: Warren CAT | Midland, Texas

Recommended Hotel: SpringHill Suites by Marriott Midland Odessa

Hotel Rate: $249

Hotel Booking Deadline: Saturday, September 5, 2026


Seminar Registration Deadline: Friday, September 25, 2026


Experience Dealer Operations in Motion


Parts operations are changing quickly. Customer expectations are higher, labor is tighter, inventory decisions are more complex, and every process inside the warehouse has an impact on speed, accuracy, and service.

The Parts Operations Seminar is built around practical, dealer-focused conversations. This is not a generic conference or a sales presentation. It is a working event for the people who support parts operations every day.

Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from FDC Solutions, Warren CAT, and fellow dealers about what is working, what is evolving, and where operational improvements are making a measurable difference.


Parts Operations Seminar Highlights


Dealer-Led Best Practices

Hear directly from dealer teams about how they are using FDC solutions to support warehouse operations, package tracking, inventory management, and day-to-day parts workflows.

Warren CAT Facility Experience

Go behind the scenes at Warren CAT’s Midland campus and see how operational strategy, facility design, technology, and execution come together in a live dealer environment.

FDC Solution Updates

Learn what is new, what is changing, and what is coming next across key FDC applications supporting parts and warehouse operations.

Operational Problem Solving

Discuss common dealer challenges including labor constraints, process consistency, inventory accuracy, warehouse visibility, and customer-facing service expectations.

Peer Networking

Connect with other Caterpillar dealer leaders and users who are solving similar operational challenges across different regions and business models.


Hotel & Travel Information


A room block has been arranged for event attendees.

Recommended Hotel: SpringHill Suites by Marriott Midland Odessa

Address: 5716 Deauville Boulevard Midland, Texas 79706

Group Rate: $249

Booking Deadline: Saturday, September 5, 2026

Booking Link: [Insert Booking Link]

Phone: (432) 695-6870

Group Code: [Insert Group Code]


Attendees are encouraged to book hotel accommodations by the deadline to ensure access to the group rate.


Recommended Airport: MAF - Midland International Air & Space Port

Estimated Drive Time to Hotel: 12 minutes (7.9 miles)

Estimated Drive Time to Warren CAT: 7 minutes (2.5 miles)


Why Attend?


Bring ideas back to your dealership.

The seminar is designed to give attendees practical insights they can evaluate, adapt, and apply within their own operations.

Learn from real dealer experiences.

The most valuable conversations often happen between peers. This event creates space for open discussion, shared lessons learned, and practical examples.

See the bigger operational picture.

From warehouse execution to package tracking to process visibility, the event connects the daily details of parts operations to broader dealership performance.


Move Parts Operations Forward


Strong parts operations do more than move inventory. They support service, protect customer relationships, reduce friction, and help the entire dealership operate with more confidence.

Join us in Midland for a dealer-focused event built around the people, processes, and technology that keep parts operations moving.