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Dan Crummett
Ahead of the Curve

New Programs Offer Relief for Sluggish Iron Sales

CPO and rental programs can help boost sales and make ends meet for dealers faced with big backlogs of new and used farm equipment.
December 28, 2015 | Posted in Manufacturer & Dealer Issues
Weak commodity prices continue to translate into a slump in farm equipment sales in the U.S. and Canada, and that has ag equipment dealers struggling to find ways to boost revenues and move a backlog of new and used equipment from their lots. Meanwhile, some equipment manufacturers are leaning on their dealer networks to “stock up” and place more orders — purchases the dealers worry cannot be sold profitably.
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Dan Crummett
Ahead of the Curve

New Programs Offer Relief for Sluggish Iron Sales

CPO and rental programs can help boost sales and make ends meet for dealers faced with big backlogs of new and used farm equipment.
By Dan Crummett posted on December 28, 2015 | Posted in Manufacturer & Dealer Issues
Weak commodity prices continue to translate into a slump in farm equipment sales in the U.S. and Canada, and that has ag equipment dealers struggling to find ways to boost revenues and move a backlog of new and used equipment from their lots. Meanwhile, some equipment manufacturers are leaning on their dealer networks to “stock up” and place more orders — purchases the dealers worry cannot be sold profitably.
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Kim Schmidt
From the Desk of Kim Schmidt

Share Ideas … If Everyone’s Better at it, Everyone Wins

By Kim Schmidt posted on August 24, 2015 | Posted in Best Practices
Used equipment is the elephant in the room. However, our August Dealer Sentiments & Business Conditions Update revealed a slight improvement, with fewer dealers saying their used equipment inventory was too high compared to the previous month. One dealer responding to the survey says, “Sitting on too much used inventory at unrealistic market prices has kept us very conservative when looking at new sales with trade-ins on high dollar items.
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