Shop Management

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CIECA Announces New Member Alexa Holly

Alexa Holly Inc. focuses on creating apps, including Rocketpros and Rocketpro Lite, that automate collision shop management.
Autobody News Staff
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Collision Shop Owner Moves Show Market Snapshots, Why Repair Facilities Continue to Draw

A solo shop operator exited New York and entered Colorado for entrepreneurial inroads and market insight.
Paul Hughes
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Youth Movement: Chicagoland Body Shop Goes All-In on Next Gen Tech, and Techs

JDM Collision, a GM-focused collision center, has invested $1 million in new equipment and some “priceless” trainees.
Paul Hughes
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How — and Why — to Create a Culture of Collision Shop Safety

Investing in PPE, training and equipment maintenance improves productivity and employee morale.
Abby Andrews
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Minnesota Collision Repairers Prepare for Surge in Deer Collisions

Deer-related repairs often require specialized techniques to address damage to front ends, windshields and side panels.
Autobody News Staff
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Automaker Details Repair Procedure Development, Says It Will Audit Certified Shops

It took Rivian three years to write its collision repair frame rail sectioning procedures, and it will ensure they are followed.
John Yoswick
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AI Will Augment — Not Replace — Invaluable Role of ‘Human Intelligence’ in Collision Industry

While AI can automate repetitive tasks to increase efficiency and accuracy, humans' empathy and emotional understanding are necessary for more complex processes.
Stacey Phillips Ronak
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How Defined Collision Repair Career Paths Fuel Growth, Motivate Newcomers, Attract Talent

For new entrants in the collision industry, a structured career path transforms a job into a career by providing a clear plan.
Erick Bickett, CEO of CCI, for Autobody News
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Payroll Tools Built For Shops

See how a modern payroll system that's integrated with your shop management software can contribute to employee satisfaction.
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Specializing Employee Roles Improves Production, Eases Finding Qualified Workers

Three shop owners explained how allowing employees to focus on a narrow range of tasks has boosted their expertise and productivity.
John Yoswick

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