Helping Auto Dealers Reduce Expenses
Dealer Profit Alliance
Dealer Profit Alliance (DPA) is an innovative program designed to help dealerships reduce expenses and boost profitability through tailored profit solutions, expert guidance, and collaboration with other dealers to share best practices and ideas.
Unlock Maximum Profitability with the StrategicSource Dealer Profit Alliance
Dealers are facing unprecedented challenges including rising costs and thin profit margins. Inventories are growing, costs are increasing and sales are flat. There is now an innovative and affordable solution that will help your dealership focus on reducing expenses and add dollars to your bottom line. Our program includes proven strategies combining expense reductions, recovery audits, new revenue opportunities, and best-in-class processes implemented by dealerships nationwide.
Who is DPA for?
If you’re a General Manager, CFO, Controller, Owner, Dealer Principal, or Fixed Operations Director, DPA is for you. We provide:
- Expert solutions to cut costs effectively.
- Minimal time commitment through monthly virtual meetings—no travel required.
- Opportunities to connect with industry peers and share strategies.
- A partner who understands the unique financial challenges of running a dealership.
- Access tailored insights and benchmarking data to guide your decisions and uncover opportunities.
As a dealership leader, you’re constantly juggling the demands of running your business while managing growing expenses. Whether you operate a single-location dealership or manage a multi-store group, the rising costs of indirect expenses can feel overwhelming. You know the problem is there, but finding the time—or even knowing where to start—can seem impossible.
That’s where Dealer Profit Alliance (DPA) comes in.
We’re here to help new car dealerships across North America reduce indirect expenses and increase profitability without disrupting operations. While DPA works for dealerships of all sizes, it’s especially ideal for 1-3 store groups.
How It Works:
Dealer Profit Alliance simplifies the process of uncovering savings opportunities and improving workflow efficiency. Here’s what you can expect:
Expense Categories Proposed for DPA
Credit Bureau
Auto Insurance – Referral
Transportation – Small Package Shipping
Credit Card Processing
Janitorial Supplies
Warranty – Labor Rates & Parts Margin Recovery
Office Supplies
Auto Parts – NON OE
Uniforms & Laundry
Printed Products
Records Management – Storage
Vehicle History
Marketing Service – Customer Interaction Management
Tech Doc Automation
Fuel- Pump
Bank Interest & Fees
Beverage & Breakroom Supplies
Waste- Hazardous (oil, fluids)
Purchasing Reward Card
Class Action Settlement
Mats & Carpets
Shop Supplies
ID Verification Services
Body Shop Supplies
Telecommunication Services
Lubricants – Specialty & Flush Kits
Dealer Management Systems & Related
What You Get With Dealer Profit Alliance
Spend Analysis (one location)
12 month review of all supply and services spend, categorized by roughly 130 spend categories, including supplier counts by category. Deliverables include a spend map by categories in alpha order, spend descending and a draft sourcing workplan. An invaluable tool for planning sourcing work and cost reduction efforts and forecasting new profitability.
Sourcing Project
Initiation of a sourcing project for a repetitive or one time purchase for one geographic location. Project work includes requirements definition, gathering of invoices, contract if applicable, quoting, analysis, recommendation and presentation to client team. Insurance projects may be priced at a higher rate due to complexity and timing required.
Supplier Audit
Supplier price and term audit to compare current supplier pricing to quote or original contact pricing. Deliverable includes one category, invoice(contract) collection, comparison of current charges to the current pricing(document), an analysis of the audit results and a report of supplier audit compliance to client team.
“Dealerships are caught in a perfect storm of rising costs, shrinking margins, and stagnant sales. StrategicSource’s DPA offers a lifeline. By combining proven strategies with real-world implementation, we’re helping dealerships not just survive, but thrive. It’s time to stop fighting fires and start building a stronger, more profitable dealership.”
– Doug Austin
Founder & Chairman, StrategicSource
Get Started With Dealer Profit Alliance!
Tier 1 - (2 Users)
- 2 Users
- Monthly Profit Solutions
- Expert Guidance
- Collaboration With Other Dealers
Tier 2 - (3 Users)
- 3 Users
- Monthly Profit Solutions
- Expert Guidance
- Collaboration With Other Dealers
Tier 3 - (4 Users)
- 4 Users
- Monthly Profit Solutions
- Expert Guidance
- Collaboration With Other Dealers
If you would like to enroll more than 4 users please contact us for a custom plan.
Get Started With Dealer Profit Alliance!
