Hi, it’s Alex from Progi. Do you remember when we (and by “we” I mean many players in the industry, really) used to tell you that certifications would eventually become important? A few courageous ones took the plunge, and a few others followed suit, putting [...]
The newly appointed U.S. administration has just moved into the Oval Office, and the 47th president has already made it clear that he wants to impose more tariffs on goods manufactured outside his country. In numbers, we’re currently looking at a 25% tariff for Canada [...]
Since COVID, a lot has changed in the collision repair industry. The pandemic’s impact on supply chains is still being felt, and war and the economy are adding to it. The market is changing, technology is evolving, and various players in the industry are adopting [...]
This is Alex, your capacity planning expert at Progi. Often, when the seasons change, I publish an article on the impact of seasonality on your collision shop’s capacity. This time, we’ll approach the subject from a more specific angle: your reality, based on your geographic [...]
Every time your local pizza place decides to reinvent the wheel and add a new pizza to the menu for a limited edition, it’s likely that this menu item will be one of the least profitable. Employees will need to be trained, new elements added [...]
You’ve decided to take action. You’re new in a workshop management position, you’ve bought a workshop, and you’re overwhelmed by the situation. But one thing is certain: you want to improve, make a profit, and build the future of your workshop. Where to start? That’s [...]
Hello, this is Alex. Let’s discuss today a topic that can be critical in the world of waste in collision shops: inventory management. It’s well known, we like to have everything on hand in the shop. There is something reassuring about seeing shelves stocked with [...]
Hello, this is Alex. When this article goes online, the sun is shining. If anyone missed the blend on a customer’s car, it is easy to see to the naked eye. Ding-dong! The customer will then ring your doorbell to get the service he deserves. [...]
Hello! Summer is coming and it’s time, in our series of articles about waste, to look at something that may seem abstract, but which has concrete consequences if we don’t pay attention to it. As I said, the aim of this article is to provide [...]
