With the OEM-aftermarket part debate recently resparked by legislation in Rhode Island, FenderBender decided to look at its 2018 FenderBender Industry Survey to see how OEM part use affects profitability.
At the 2017 FenderBender Management Conference, Brian Greenley presented on profitability in all aspects of your collision repair shop. Here are some of his best tips for parts profitability that any owner can easily implement in his or her shop.
Managing paint and materials sales and costs requires careful attention to KPIs and a unified team effort. Ensure profitability is part of shop culture by discussing these numbers with your team, from the paint department to the estimators.
Looking to cut costs? Harnessing wind energy isn’t exactly a breeze, but it could work for you. Given current government incentives, there’s no better time to try.