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Hi, it\u2019s Alex from Progi.<\/p>\n

This week, as part of Capacity Month, I wanted to discuss a topic that doesn\u2019t always get enough attention: profit margins vs. the severity level of your repairs.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve noticed something simple\u2014just because a job is big doesn\u2019t necessarily mean it comes with a good margin.<\/p>\n

When it comes to capacity planning in collision repair, using a severity grid to manage collision severity is one of the keys to running an efficient shop.<\/p>\n

What you\u2019ll notice when you set up your severity grid is that the distribution of job sizes helps smooth out your production flow.<\/p>\n

But there\u2019s also a maximum to consider. Even though few people think of it this way, that maximum\u2014like saying \u201cI\u2019ll take on four big (or bigger) jobs per week\u201d\u2014isn\u2019t just about managing your shop\u2019s workload. It\u2019s also about protecting your margins.<\/p>\n

Big jobs mean complex jobs. They\u2019re harder to estimate, cause more production interruptions, require support from your most skilled employees to handle the trickiest aspects, demand more coordination with parts and subcontractors, involve more work with replacement vehicles, and carry a greater risk of missing your production targets. Put simply, it\u2019s easier to lose money on a big job.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s a magic number: once non-drivable vehicles (large or x-large jobs) exceed 22%, unless the shop is strategically designed in its operations to handle a high volume of large repairs, margins begin to decline.<\/p>\n

In winter, hitting that 22% can happen quickly. So, keep that in mind when reviewing your severity grid before the season starts, and find a way to strategically position those big jobs in your production schedule. You also need to know your limits.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for a great tool to plan your shop\u2019s capacity this season and achieve quick wins, I invite you to check out ProgiPlanning.<\/p>\n

Contact us for a demo<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Article by Alexandre Rocheleau<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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