I-CAR Launching Cycle Time Improvement Course
On April 13, I-CAR will launch its Overview of Cycle Time Improvements for the Collision Repair Process (CYC01) live training program. Interest in cycle time improvements continues to grow as repairers and insurers look toward improving efficiencies for improved business practices and better results. “Managers strive to reduce cycle time and achieve improved lean processes
Plan for Success
A football team wouldn’t walk on the field without a game plan. Why would you run your shop without a business plan?
Eliminate the ‘Fear Factor’
A group of your technicians confronts you with a list of demands and threatens to leave if those demands aren’t met. But there’s no need to panic if you’re running a sound business and have a plan to introduce new employees.
No Waste Here
DCR Systems, built on over 50 years of family tradition in collision repair, is a lean business that’s onto something big after announcing an exclusive partnership with Toyota. The editors of BodyShop Business visited DCR Systems’ Classic Accident Repair Center in Mentor, Ohio, on August 7, 2008 to talk to DCR Systems President and CEO
Sell That Job!
More often than not, your estimators don’t want to sell because they view selling as an unsavory activity. But there is a professional, effective way to go about it that could
lead to a higher close ratio.
State of the Industry 2006
State of the Industry 2006 Too many shops, not enough work, not enough profit, too much insurer involvement and not enough business expertise on the part of shop owners are all contributing to the sorry state that is the collision repair industry. When repairers are discussing the state of the collision repair industry, I’m always
The Green Team: Eco-Friendly Ways
These body shop owners are hoping their eco-friendly ways and streamlined operations will boost their bottom line.
Unlocking the Mystery of Production: Pre-Repair Management
Pre-repair management isn’t a new way to repair cars faster, better, cheaper and easier. But it’s been proven to ease the production management workload – and give you time
to focus on big ideas.
Sold!
“How do you evaluate and sell your business?”
Stand Out from the Competition – Gates Auto Body
Gates Auto Body believes that standard operating practices allow companies to do what their competition doesn’t – turn their employees into top performers and maximize results.
