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Building a Better ProcessRestructuring production |
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Fast ForwardJon Parker is on a mission to forever change the way vehicles are repaired. His U.K. company’s facility, Bodyshop Express, is cranking out quality repairs at unreal speeds. |
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Locked Into SuccessD-Patrick Body and Glass Downtown is wedged into a tiny urban space with no way to expand. Yet revenue has tripled in 10 years. How? Marketing, lean practices and customer care. |
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Employee VersatilityEver lost valuable work time because the one employee trained for a task was out sick? It doesn’t have to be that way. Cross-training employees for more than one job keeps cars moving. |
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Feedback SessionIt’s hard to provide constructive feedback to employees without putting them on the defensive. Here are some tips on helping employees improve—and keeping morale up while you do it. |
Choosing Which Green Technologies to Invest InSteven Feltovich on investing in green technologies |
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From Bodyman to BusinessmanWhat made Jim Hill a 20 Group devotee? The moment he realized he didn’t know key financials about his shop. Five years later, sales are up $2 million a year and Hill has his 20 Group to thank. |
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Taking Performance to a New LevelSplitting your shop into two levels, one for small and one for large jobs, can help slash your cycle time, getting $10,000 repairs out the door in as few as four days. |














