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Distributors evaluate two things when selecting exterior part suppliers: which parts turn over fastest, and whether the supplier can keep supplying. Geling compiled a reference framework from distributor feedback across its aftermarket business. This article covers the turnover characteristics of the three main exterior part categories and what supply stability looks like in practice.
The three categories behave very differently in a distributor's inventory, and treating them the same way ties up capital or loses sales.
Lamps are damaged in minor collisions, fade or fog over time, and are replaced more frequently than any other exterior part.
Lamps vary by model year, side, and market variant, so a full coverage line requires deep SKU investment.
Mirrors turn over steadily but slower than lamps. They are damaged less often than lamps but more often than bumpers.
Mirror designs change less frequently across model years, so the SKU count is lower than lamps.
Bumpers are bulky, expensive per unit, and replaced less often. They are damaged in collisions but not in the minor incidents that drive lamp replacement.
Bumpers tie up more capital per unit than any other exterior part. Most distributors stock bumpers against specific orders rather than as general inventory.
Lamps generate the fastest sales and should form the base of the inventory.
Mirrors fill the gaps between lamp sales without tying up excessive capital.
Bumpers are ordered against specific demand rather than stocked. This balances availability against capital exposure.
Turnover speed depends on the installed base of the vehicle in the target market, not on the vehicle's age alone.
Light trucks, pickups, and vans that are still in daily commercial service stay in service longer than passenger cars.
Commercial vehicles accumulate damage faster because they are working vehicles, not weekend drivers.
Commercial vehicles are repaired rather than written off, so the aftermarket demand continues as long as the vehicle is in service.
The fastest-moving model in one market may not be the fastest in another. Distributors should map their own installed base before committing to a deep SKU line.
Geling can share shipment trends for comparable markets, but the final mix decision belongs to the distributor.
Supply stability is not a single promise. It shows up in three places: mold availability, production scheduling, and stock depth for regular items.
Geling maintains active molds for the common light truck and pickup platforms.
An active mold means the part can be produced again without tooling delay — the difference between a two-week restock and a two-month one.
Regular items run on a fixed production cycle and ship from stock or short-run production.
Custom items are scheduled against the order book, with lead time confirmed at quotation.
Regular items are stocked at a depth based on shipment history to comparable markets.
Buyers with predictable demand can confirm stock availability at the order stage.
A new distributor should not attempt full coverage on the first order. The capital exposure is too high and the market fit is unproven.
Lamps form the base inventory, covering the model years with the highest installed base.
Mirrors fill the gaps between lamp sales without tying up excessive capital.
Bumpers are available on order rather than stocked, limiting capital tied up in slow-moving stock.
Once the first order's sell-through data shows which models move fastest in the distributor's market, the second order can deepen those SKUs.
The second order can also add adjacent model years for the models that show the strongest sell-through.
What is Geling's minimum order quantity?
Minimum order quantity varies by part category and whether the item is regular or custom. Regular items have a lower minimum than custom items. Specific figures are confirmed at quotation based on the part numbers and quantities in the inquiry.
What are the lead times for regular vs. custom items?
Regular items ship from stock or short-run production with a shorter lead time. Custom items are scheduled against the order book, and lead time is confirmed at quotation.
Can Geling advise on the model mix for a specific market?
Geling can share shipment trends for comparable markets, but the final mix decision belongs to the distributor, who knows the local installed base. Geling's input is a reference point, not a substitute for the distributor's own market knowledge.
Does Geling offer mixed-category shipments?
Yes. Lamps, mirrors, and bumpers can be combined in a single shipment to reduce freight cost per unit. Mixed-category orders are quoted as a single shipment with the lead time set by the slowest item in the order.
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