Process Stability
Simple Rule on Pre-Ordering Parts
There are numerous philosophies in our industry on the subject of pre-ordering parts. I have noticed that in some markets across the country, most everyone
Dave Luehr
February 21, 2017
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How to Avoid Blueprinting Errors
I frequently hear from body shop leaders that are frustrated with their “blueprinter” because they make too many mistakes. The blueprinter defends him or herself
Dave Luehr
January 20, 2017
Process Stability
The Fastest Shops in the World!
Even with loads of lean information being thrust at us for over two decades, our collision repair industry’s average cycle time is still hovering at
Dave Luehr
January 14, 2017
Process Stability
Automobile Technology Now and in the Future
What would happen to the collision repair industry if automobile collisions no longer happened? This is a serious concern to many people in our industry
Dave Luehr
November 21, 2016
Business Skills
The Art of Business
I grew up in a family of artists. Not always the kind of people that come to mind when thinking of the dog-eat-dog business world.
Dave Luehr
September 27, 2016
Business Skills
The Quest for Speed
I was recently involved in a friendly debate about speed. My friend, who is the owner of a successful collision repair business, asked me why
Dave Luehr
July 18, 2016
Business Skills
Working Hard On the Right Things
I really can’t think of many industries whose people work as hard as our friends in the collision repair industry. When I spend time in
Dave Luehr
June 14, 2016
Process Stability
Managing the Paint Booth as a Constraint Resource
In many but not all collision centers, the paint shop or specifically the paint booth is the constraint or “bottleneck” of the system. In other
Dave Luehr
January 5, 2016
Leadership
Playing to Win
For many in the collision repair industry, last year was a pretty good year. A majority of my clients experienced positive growth over the previous
Dave Luehr
January 5, 2016
Process Stability
A Better Way to Measure Cycle Time
A Better Way to Measure Cycle Time For those of you that are using your management system to measure your cycle time, congratulations! Too often,
Dave Luehr
October 6, 2015
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