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Actions and Reactions in Automotive Repair Operations

In automotive repair operations – actions taken will result in reactions occurring. Like all people – employees will respond to incentives and avoid consequences. And actions taken to improve processes will result in greater throughput and higher business volume. Being cognizant of likely reactions resulting from different actions will ensure success in business. Following are …

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Improving Automotive Repair Operations by Using Key Performance Indicators

Automotive repair operations can be evaluated using a number of key performance indicators. In this area the effectiveness and efficiency of business processes can be measured and improved if necessary. As in any area key performance indicators should be compared to benchmarks such as industry averages or same period previous year. Excellence in automotive repair …

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Handling Increased Service Demands Due to Economic Expansion

In times of economic expansion such as the United States is experiencing at the time of this writing demand for small business services will grow as well. As the economy grows more and more people enter the workforce resulting in more commuter traffic and overall economic activity. A small business service provider will face many …

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Removing Unnecessary Steps in Auto Repair Processes

Achieving maximum efficiency in automotive repair operations involves identifying and eliminating unnecessary and wasteful steps in business processes. This type of analysis requires looking at and identifying unnecessary activities and process flow disconnects. Anytime efficiencies can be improved the cost of operations will be reduced and profit margins will increase. Following are points to consider …

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A Look at Leadership Styles

One of the primary functions of management in automotive repair is to lead. And there are many different leadership styles that can be assumed by an auto repair shop owner or manager. Often in these types of discussions people tend to merge the traits and practices of leaders with those of managers as often they’re …

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