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Building a Better Process

Building a Better Process

Restructuring production

Fast Forward

Fast Forward

Jon 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.

Locked Into Success

Locked Into Success

D-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.

Employee Versatility

Employee Versatility

Ever 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.

Feedback Session

Feedback Session

It’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 In

Steven Feltovich on investing in green technologies

From Bodyman to Businessman

From Bodyman to Businessman

What 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.

Taking Performance to a New Level

Taking Performance to a New Level

Splitting 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.

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