Kristof Buyle

I work in the international industrial equipment and aftermarket parts industry, focusing on how parts businesses perform across the full value chain.

My experience spans sourcing, supplier networks, assortment management, sales processes and logistics within OEM, aftermarket and distribution environments.

I have been directly involved in building and operating an international parts business, which gives me a practical understanding of how value is created or lost between supplier and end customer.

Over the past 30 years, I have worked in the industry through roles at Toyota, TVH and as founder of Partshouse. This combination of corporate and entrepreneurial experience has given me exposure to both structured organisations and hands-on business building.

What I consistently see is that the performance of a parts business is not driven by one single function, but by how well the full chain is aligned — from demand signals and sourcing decisions to inventory logic, availability and delivery performance.

I typically work with OEMs, distributors, dealers and fleet owners who want to improve the effectiveness of their parts business.

This includes strengthening supplier networks, improving assortment and inventory logic, optimizing availability, and identifying where value is lost across the parts chain.

My approach is based on real operational experience rather than consulting frameworks. I focus on practical improvements that strengthen performance, predictability and profitability without adding unnecessary complexity.