Parts & inventory

4 posts on parts & inventory for independent small engine repair shops.

Parts & inventory

Setting min/max stock levels for lawn mower parts that actually hold up

How to set lawn mower parts inventory min/max levels based on real monthly usage. Seasonal overlays, the 12 must-stock parts, and reorder point examples.

September 16, 2025 5 min

Parts & inventory

Stens vs Rotary vs Oregon: which parts distributor for your shop

An honest shop-floor comparison of Stens vs Rotary vs Oregon covering catalog depth, shipping speed, pricing, portal UX, and return policies.

October 28, 2025 6 min

Parts & inventory

The 12 parts you should never run out of during spring rush

Spring mower parts stock gets wiped at distributors by late March. Here are the 12 parts to commit to in January and why each one stocks out.

January 27, 2026 5 min

Parts & inventory

Bin location systems that a new apprentice can actually use

A stupid-simple parts bin labeling system for small engine shops that a new apprentice can learn in 30 minutes and still use five years later.

December 9, 2025 5 min