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A Lean Transformation

The New Year brought us another opportunity to transform an existing body shop from the traditional way to a better, process-centered way. So we ripped off the Band-Aid and got started.

DCR Systems Makes Lean Process Available to All Through Licensing

It’s official: “Lean” has been licensed. Ohio-based DCR Systems, a company that provides turnkey collision repair operations to dealerships, has launched a new company, DCR Intellectual Property Company, that will license the lean production system used in DCR facilities. “Over the past three years, as DCR Systems has experienced proof-of-concept of our collision repair model

Profits: Not A 4-Letter Word -You Can Only Learn Lean By Doing.

Speed Is the Key When attempting to create a continuous flow between all the steps in your process, the areas where work doesn’t flow at the pace the customer is pulling will become obvious, forcing you to correct them immediately. by John Sweigart It has always been — and continues to be — difficult explaining

CIECA Announces Webinar on Collision Industry Challenges

The next CIECA webinar, “Collision Industry Challenges Driving the Need for Transparency Among Stakeholders,” is scheduled for Thursday, July 27 at 2 p.m. EST.

All Star Auto Parts Appoints Andrew Sexton to CEO

All Star Auto Parts, a specialty distributor of alternative automotive parts, has appointed experienced branded automotive executive Andrew Sexton as CEO.

DCR Systems Joins CIECA as Corporate Member

Based in Ohio, DCR Systems develops on-site accident repair facilities for auto dealers seeking to outsource this function as an additional fixed operation.

BodyShop Business 2021 Executives of the Year

Steve Saunders has been honored with the single-shop executive of the year award, while Cheryl Boswell has been recognized as the multi-shop executive of the year.

LJI Collision Center: Family Values Drive Success

Cleveland-based LJI Collision Center uses a process-centered environment and directional production to produce high-quality repairs efficiently.

The Importance of Training

Training. It’s so important, especially when you consider that we repair metal car bodies that people end up driving 75 miles per hour down a highway.

Symach, DCR Systems to Overhaul Classic Accident Repair Center

Symach and DCR Systems have announced that they are performing an overhaul at Classic Accident Repair Center, including installing Symach technology and equipment while utilizing DCR Systems’ patented production process.