Finding a Parts Manager who understands how to run a parts department on a daily basis, at a high level, is like finding a Senior Technician. But then...finding a Parts Manager who is educated in parts inventory control, on a technical level, is like finding a Senior Diesel Technician. Then of course, finding a Parts Manager who has polished Employee Management skills is like finding a Diesel Technician who is also certified in Transmissions.

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