Vendor and parts inventory tracking for collision shops

Claimory is the management layer for collision shops. Vendor and inventory tracking links every part ordered to the claim it belongs to, surfaces low stock before a job stalls, and tracks per-vendor performance (average delivery, on-time rate, monthly spend) so the parts manager calls the right supplier the first time. Vendor and inventory tracking unlocks on Professional at $129 per month per location.

Vendor directory with rate sheet and performance

Every parts vendor (OEM, aftermarket, paint, materials, tools) lives on a profile with contact info, payment terms, service area, and rate sheet. Claimory tracks per-vendor performance: average delivery time, on-time rate, monthly spend, monthly volume. When the parts manager places an order, the system shows which vendor has the best on-time history for that part type.

Stock levels with reorder alerts

Inventory tracks every consumable and reorderable part: clear coat, primer, body filler, paint, common clips and fasteners, fender liners. Set a reorder point per item. When stock drops below the threshold, the dashboard surfaces the item with the preferred vendor for one-click reorder. The 'we are out of clear coat in the middle of a job' moment ends.

Every part linked to a claim

Parts ordered for a specific claim auto-link to the claim record. The claim cost ledger tracks parts spend in real time, so per-claim margin is visible while the work is happening, not at month-end. Tech requests a part from the bay, parts manager sees the request on the dashboard, orders, the cost lands on the right claim.

Operator workflow, the actual day

7:30am: parts manager checks low stock alerts, 3 items need reorder. 8:15am: one-click reorder from preferred vendors. 10am: parts arrive, scan in (or update by hand), stock levels update. 2:30pm: tech requests a fender for a claim, the request lands on the parts dashboard, manager orders from the OEM vendor with the best delivery rate. 5pm: review daily spending by claim and by vendor, spot the claim that just absorbed an unexpected $400 in fasteners.

Outcome math: spend caught, margins protected

Cohort shops running parts through Claimory report catching 5 to 12 percent of parts spend that used to slip into the wrong claim or wrong job at month-end reconciliation. The shops that get the biggest payoff are the ones that used to run parts on a whiteboard, paper invoices, or a vendor email folder. Once parts are claim-linked, per-job profit math becomes real instead of estimated.

Honest scope, what is in and what is on roadmap

Today, Claimory ships vendor directory, performance metrics, inventory tracking, reorder alerts, claim-linked parts costs, and one-click reorder from preferred vendors. Direct API integrations with PartsTrader, OPSTrax, or specific OEM e-procurement platforms are on the roadmap, not live today. Most shops run the parts manager workflow inside Claimory and place the order through the platform of their choice.

Key capabilities

  • Vendor directory with contact, payment terms, service area, and rate sheet
  • Per-vendor performance: average delivery, on-time rate, monthly spend, monthly volume
  • Inventory tracking by SKU with stock levels and reorder points
  • Low-stock alerts surface on the parts manager dashboard
  • One-click reorder from preferred vendor for the part type
  • Every part linked to a claim or cash job for cost ledger
  • Per-claim parts spend visible in real time, not month-end
  • Tech-requests-from-the-bay workflow, mobile-first
  • Spend reports by vendor, by claim, by job type, by date range
  • Direct API integration with PartsTrader and OPSTrax on roadmap

Common questions

How does vendor and inventory tracking work in Claimory?

Claimory provides a vendor and inventory system integrated with the claim workflow. Create vendor profiles with contact, payment terms, and performance metrics. Track parts inventory with stock levels, reorder points, and low-stock alerts. Every part ordered links to a specific claim for cost tracking.

Does Claimory integrate with PartsTrader or OPSTrax?

Direct API integrations with PartsTrader, OPSTrax, and OEM e-procurement platforms are on the roadmap, not live today. Today, the parts manager workflow runs inside Claimory and orders are placed through the platform of your choice.

Can techs request parts from the bay?

Yes. Claimory runs in any mobile browser. Techs request a part for a claim from the phone they already carry. The request lands on the parts manager dashboard, gets ordered, and the cost auto-links to the claim.

How does cost-to-claim allocation work?

Every part ordered for a specific claim auto-links to the claim record. The claim cost ledger tracks parts spend in real time. Per-claim margin is visible while the work is happening, not at month-end reconciliation.

What about low-stock alerts?

Set a reorder point per inventory item. When stock drops below the threshold, the dashboard surfaces the item with the preferred vendor for one-click reorder. No more running out of clear coat in the middle of a paint job.

Is vendor and inventory tracking included in every plan?

Vendor and inventory tracking unlocks on Professional at $129 per month per location and higher. Starter at $49 focuses on insurance claim tracking. Professional, Elite, and Enterprise have no caps on vendors, items, or stock locations.