Health & Safety: Getting at the Root
Shop owners need to ask four questions when recording a workplace incident or accident.
Schedule to Reduce Cycle Time
Sit back and let me tell you the story of a shop that improved its scheduling processes…and improved its cycle time.
TechForce Report Reveals Transportation Tech Shortage Continues to Worsen
Overall Gap in Supply and Demand of Transportation Technicians
Continues to Grow Despite Slight Uptick in Diesel Certifications
TechForce Foundation Report Shows Decline in Collision Tech Program Completions Over Last Six Years
A new study from the TechForce Foundation has indicated that total postsecondary completions for collision tech programs have declined over the past six years, from 8,566 completions in 2011 to 5,791 in 2016.
I-CAR Announces New ProLevel 2 Training Courses
This new set of courses will enable those who manage shop production to improve their efficiencies, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
I-CAR Reveals New Production Management Role at NACE | CARS
Available beginning August 10th, Production Management will be part of I-CAR’s Professional Development Program (PDP).
Seven Keys to Better Cycle Time
Most of the secrets to better cycle time are simply common sense ways to avoid doing anything more than once.
DuPont Performance Coatings Announces Two New Optimizing Paint and Material Systems Courses
DuPont Performance Coatings (DPC) is now offering two courses to help repairers maximize workflow and optimize paint and material profit margins. These courses are targeted to the paint and the production/general manager roles. During the first course, Optimizing Paint & Material Systems, DuPont says attendees will learn a set of simple problem solving skills and
Back to Basics: Tracking KPIs in Your Auto Body Shop
Improving production is a neverending job for the collision industry. Start by determining where you stand with cycle time, touch time and labor efficiency. Then, look for ways to eliminate the “starting and stopping” of repairs and you’ll be well on your way to a leaner you.
New Venue, Record Participation Forecasted for 2010 SCRS Affiliate Leadership Conference
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) has announced the approach of its fifth annual Affiliate Leadership Conference on Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 22 and 23 at the Gulf States Toyota (GST) Training Center in Lewisville, Texas. The modern, state-of-the-art facility will provide a stimulating backdrop for the open discussion of activities, successes and challenges