IDEAL’s Parts Locator Wins the Powersports Business Nifty50 Award — Our Third in Four Years
Arlington, Texas, March 9, 2026 – IDEAL Computer Systems, a leading industry-specific dealership software vendor in North America, is proud to announce that Parts Locator has been named a recipient of the 2026 Nifty50 Award by the editors of Powersports Business, as highlighted in their February 2026 Issue.
This marks the third time in four years that IDEAL has earned this recognition — and this year, it’s Parts Locator stepping into the spotlight.
Real-Time Parts Sourcing, Right Inside Your DMS
Every dealer knows the feeling — a customer needs a part, your shelf comes up short, and the clock is ticking. The good news? That part is probably closer than you think.
Parts Locator connects you to a live network of over 2,700 dealers and other major suppliers, so you can find the right part fast and keep your customer happy.
“Parts Locator embodies what we believe at IDEAL — that when dealers are better connected, the entire industry benefits. By connecting dealers to a live network of peers and suppliers, we’re helping them deliver on the promise they make to their customers every day.” – David Dismuke, Vice President of Ideal Computer Systems
This year, IDEAL expanded Parts Locator by integrating real-time inventory from three major powersports suppliers — Turn 14, Importations Thibault and Parts Unlimited— directly into the DMS. That means dealers can now instantly check live inventory levels across a wider supply network without ever leaving their workflow. No extra tabs, no manual lookups, no phone tag.
Since launching, Parts Locator has helped dealers cut down on lost sales, reduce the time their service techs spend tracking down components, and improve the overall parts experience for customers.
“Parts Locator has always been about eliminating friction in the parts sourcing process. Our focus with the 2025 Parts Locator enhancements was to deliver broader supplier connectivity without adding complexity for the dealer. The addition of Turn 14, Importations Thibault and Parts Unlimited gives dealers real-time visibility across a significantly wider supply network — all within a single, unified platform.” – Jason Seaman, Powersports Initiative Manager
The Nifty50 Award celebrates the most innovative products and services helping powersports dealers drive profitability. For IDEAL, it’s a reflection of what our team has been focused on all along: building tools that solve real problems for independent dealers.
Three Awards, One Consistent Focus
In 2023 and 2024, TargetCRM earned back-to-back Nifty50 recognition for transforming how dealers communicate with customers and manage their sales pipeline. Now, Parts Locator carries that tradition forward — proving that IDEAL’s commitment to innovation runs across every part of the dealership.
We’re grateful to the editors of Powersports Business for this recognition, and even more grateful to the dealers who trusted us with their feedback and continue to push us to build better.
About IDEAL Computer Systems
Many dealers struggle with managing their dealership across multiple disconnected systems, leading to duplicate data, lost time, and missed opportunities. IDEAL gives outdoor power equipment, powersports, and golf cart dealers everything they need to run their business in one easy-to-use platform — backed by 30+ years of industry experience. To learn more, visit www.idealcomputersystems.com.