Availability is King!
How UPG is transforming the aftermarket supply chain to drive fast, reliable service
Right part, first time, every time! Customers expect instant availability. As delays and stockouts disrupt the end consumer, the entire automotive aftermarket is under constant pressure to deliver exceptional service. Yet maintaining high service levels often comes at a cost, locking up invaluable working capital in stock.
How can you strike the perfect balance between flawless availability and optimised working capital?
Join Antony Pickering, Procurement Manager at Universal Parts Group, as he reveals how the UK’s leading independent distributor of truck parts and all-vehicle engine components transformed its supply chain to deliver exceptional service standards while freeing up working capital to accelerate revenue growth.
In this unfiltered 30-minute interview, you’ll learn:
- Why availability is more than a metric: it’s a promise to your customers
- How to automate planning to free up your people to create value
- How to empower your team to challenge assumptions and plan with confidence
About Universal Parts Group
UPG UK & Ireland is the UK’s leading independent distributor of truck parts and all-vehicle engine components. Founded in 1986 as IMEX, the company has built a reputation for quality, value, and expertise across all major truck brands. Now part of the global Universal Parts Group (UPG), the business combines decades of industry experience to deliver exceptional service, a market-leading range, and fast nationwide delivery.
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