Fueling the Future of Fixed Ops with AI and Smarter Communication with Danny Zaslavsky

<p>This episode comes to you live from the NCM Fuel the Future FixedOps Summit, where the conversation focused on how innovation and collaboration are building a stronger foundation for dealership success. The discussion explored VinQ’s efforts to break down communication barriers between variable and fixed ops, leveraging advanced tech and AI to turn inventory management into a data-driven process, not a guessing game.</p><p><br></p><p>A key theme that emerged was the transformative power of accurate reconditioning estimates and tighter variable-fixed integration for maximizing profit and reducing costly variance. Several points were raised, including how technology is helping parts and service departments operate like co-pilots rather than siloed teams, empowering every team member to deliver exponentially greater results without siloed “trial and error” approaches.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re passionate about fixing the foundation of your dealership operations—stocking smarter, reducing surprise costs, and giving your team better tools—this episode is a must-listen.</p><p><strong>--------------------------------------------</strong></p><p>This show is powered by <strong>PartsEdge</strong>: Your go-to solution for transforming dealership parts inventory into a powerhouse of profitability. Our strategies are proven to amp up parts sales by a whopping 20%, all while cutting down on idle inventory. If you&#39;re looking to optimize your parts management, visit 🔗 <a href="http://www.partsedge.com"><strong>www.partsedge.com</strong></a></p><p><strong>--------------------------------------------</strong></p><p><strong>Takeaways</strong></p><ol><li><p>Overcoming communication gaps between variable and fixed ops—especially in recon—can add thousands in lost profit back to your bottom line.</p></li><li><p>Leveraging AI isn’t just about shiny tech; it’s about making every decision smarter and freeing up bandwidth for growth-focused work.</p></li><li><p>Fix the foundation: empower your current team to operate at a higher level rather than simply adding more staff.</p></li></ol><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p>00:00 Enhancing vehicle appraisal process</p><p>04:13 Sales channels and innovation sharing</p><p>06:56 Transitioning to software investments</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Website: </strong></p><p><a href="https://www.partsedge.com/profilequiz"><u>https://www.partsedge.com/profilequiz</u></a></p><p><strong>Kaylee Felio</strong></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gotopartsgirl"><u>https://www.linkedin.com/in/kayleefelio</u></a></p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.partsedge.com"><u>https://www.partsedge.com</u></a><br></p>