Shop owners understand the benefits of staying ahead of performance issues before they become costly problems. In this QuickChat, Jay Sicht, editor-in-chief of FenderBender, talks with Troy Stone, global marketing manager for Collision Core at Valspar, to discuss how shops can stay ahead and boost profitability.
At the center of the discussion is the Collision Core diagnostics tool, a business intelligence solution from Valspar. Designed for collision repair centers of all sizes, the tool integrates seamlessly with body shop management systems to simplify collision repair shop performance metrics. From tracking paint material usage to analyzing cycle times, parts costs and insurance KPIs, the tool gives owners the ability to make smarter decisions based on real-time data.
Auto body shop data analysis can also help managers benchmark against competitors, identify profitable OEM certification programs and compare multiple locations through one dashboard. Most importantly, the Collision Core tool provides daily updates, secure cloud storage and expert support from Valspar’s dedicated team. For shop owners ready to make data-driven improvements, watch the full video now then visit https://bit.ly/KPIShopNeeds to learn more.
About the Author
Jay Sicht
Editor-in-Chief, FenderBender and ABRN
Jay Sicht is editor-in-chief of FenderBender and ABRN. He has worked in the automotive aftermarket for more than 29 years, including in a number of sales and technical support roles in paint/parts distribution and service/repair. He has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Central Missouri with a minor in aviation, and as a writer and editor, he has covered all segments of the automotive aftermarket for more than 20 of those years, including formerly serving as editor-in-chief of Motor Age and Aftermarket Business World. Connect with him on LinkedIn.
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