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However, recent supply chain challenges led to the near disappearance of OEM pools and limited the availability and pricing of dealer stock units. The company needed an alternative method for fast vehicle acquisition.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Facing difficulties in sourcing vehicles for field operations, the company collaborated with Wheels to devise a solution.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wheels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/iStock-1038957324-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6889\"\/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Strategy: Innovative \u201cFast Track\u201d Program<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The company consulted with Wheels to develop a &#8216;Fast Track&#8217; program, adapting to the new OEM allotment landscape. This involved the creation of an in-house pool management system. With finance department approval, they bulk-ordered vehicles at the start of the order cycle instead of making ad hoc orders. A pool allocation program was then established. As vehicles became available, they were allocated to specific regions. Units were stored at the upfitter&#8217;s location and &#8216;claimed&#8217; by field units for upfitting. This system allowed upfitted vehicles to be placed in the field in about&nbsp;<a>45 days<\/a>. Regular weekly calls were held to review the master order and assess the number of vehicles available.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Results: Significant Time and Cost Reduction<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>This strategy led to a substantial reduction in lead times, with the time from allotment to delivery of fully&nbsp;<a>upfitted<\/a>vehicles reduced to&nbsp;<a>45 days<\/a>&nbsp;from the previous average of&nbsp;<a>180 days<\/a>. 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