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Fixing the Foundation of Service Scheduling with Insights from Dave Anderson

The PartsEdge Podcast··6 August 2026·8 min

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Dave Anderson, representing Evenflow AI, joins the PartsEdge Podcast from the NCM Fuel the Future Fixed Ops Summit to talk about what automotive can learn from healthcare and airlines when it comes to maximizing technician time, intelligent scheduling, and creating stand-out customer experiences.Dave shares how smaller, more immersive conference formats spark deeper connections and actionable conversations with dealers, and reveals why transparent, proactive communication keeps dealership customers happy and coming back. Drawing from his experience in healthcare and airlines, he highlights practical wins dealerships can implement right now to turn inventory faster and deliver the kind of service customers actually rave about.Fresh takeaways and gritty optimism, parts managers—this one is for you.--------------------------------------------This show is powered by PartsEdge: 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're looking to optimize your parts management, visit 🔗 www.partsedge.com--------------------------------------------TakeawaysBring scheduling front and center: Make it easy for customers by putting the scheduler where they expect it—right on your homepage.Proactive updates = happier customers: Frequent, transparent communication reduces anxiety and bad reviews.Learn by listening: Spend time asking customers and peers real questions. Growth comes from conversations, not just demos.Chapters00:00 Connecting at smaller conferences03:27 Healthcare service and billing parallels07:27 Taking time off for car issues Website: https://www.partsedge.com/profilequizKaylee FelioLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kayleefelioWebsite: https://www.partsedge.com