Core Assortment for Car Dealerships: Bundling Office Supplies, Hygiene, Coffee, and Packaging

Short Answer: A car dealership's core assortment bundles all regularly needed C-items into a fixed, approved selection. This makes orders faster, prices more transparent, and incorrect purchases less frequent.

Which areas should be considered?

How to create a good core assortment

1. Evaluate orders from previous months.
2. Record regularly used items per area.
3. Reduce duplicates and unnecessary variations.
4. Define alternatives for supply bottlenecks.
5. Define minimum stock levels.
6. Review the core assortment semi-annually.

E-Procurement · Office Order Lists

Everyday advantages

• less searching and coordination effort
• faster onboarding for new employees
• simpler price comparisons
• clearer storage locations and minimum stock levels
• fewer individual invoices and suppliers

FAQ

How large should a core assortment be?

The size depends on locations and areas. The actual repeat rate is decisive.

Can every car dealership use the same assortment?

No. Brands, processes, workshop size, and visitor numbers differ.

How often should it be reviewed?

At least semi-annually and additionally during major process changes.

What happens in case of supply bottlenecks?

Pre-defined replacement items prevent spontaneous incorrect purchases.

How can the assortment be used digitally?

Through order lists, roles, approvals, and cost centers in e-procurement.

Sources

BME as a professional guide for procurement and process optimization.