Master Schedule for MVP COURSES
The advancement of technology in todays vehicles is changing faster than ever. Exotic materials and methods have become common on practically every make and model vehicle. The proliferation of construction methods and materials is going to continue. Detailed technical repair information from manufacturers on structural, cosmetic repairs, restraint systems, advanced driver assist systems, materials, glass operations and even, interior trim retainers, now exists. Every estimate written needs to be thoroughly researched and carefully documented to ensure the estimate is technically correct following all O.E. repair specifications. PPG MVP Advanced Estimating 2019 was designed to assist todays estimator in consistently identifying and documenting a technically correct estimate.
Advancing technologies in automotive refinish products and the equipment available today positions collision centers for exceptional Refinishing Area Optimization. However, even with the exceptional refinish products and the best equipment available, throughput poses some unique challenges for today’s collision centers. The MVP Refinish Area Optimization class takes an in-depth look into the key areas that influence paint shop profitability in a negative way. We then look at the practical solutions used by progressive collision centers to improve throughput performance and enable vehicles to flow smoothly through the production process. Participants will learn these foundational principles and how to address the key contributing factors that drain production efficiencies and squash profits in our Refinish areas.
Demands on cycle time are increasing at lighting pace. This course focuses on “keys-to-keys” practical applications used by progressive collision centers to improve cycle time performance and enable vehicles to flow smoothly through the production process. Participants will also gain insight to successfully manage the most important asset in a collision center—the production staff! Come learn the foundational principles and improvements that can be implemented on the shop floor to dramatically advance production and reduce cycle time in your shop.
Collision parts sales represent 40% or more of a typical collision center’s sales volume and are critical to achieving delivery and cycle time goals. Given this contribution to the repair process and profitability, parts must be managed with structure, organization, and critical timing included in solid business processes. This seminar will focus on the key processes of ordering, receiving, storage, delivery, and returns for collision center parts. Additionally, this course identifies the key business management practices as well as lean principles for value stream management, work standardization, and ongoing improvement. 5S Workplace Organization for collision parts will be covered to introduce best practices and improvement techniques to ensure good handling of parts inventory.
Understanding critical metrics for collision center operations
This course provides new owners, new managers, and potential candidates for management with the basic accounting and financial fundamentals to better understand what drives overall business performance.
Quick Changeover is a critical component of Lean Manufacturing and is a foundation for gaining critical capacity to meet customer demand and grow operations. This seminar will focus on applying quick changeover techniques and principles to the refinish area within collision repair, more specifically, to optimize booth cycles for any shop faced with needing to gain capacity and throughput while being held back by the current cycle time of their booths.
Your Road Map to Success
This 2-day course provides owners and managers with a full array of proven tools, information and advice on how to position their collision repair business for success. Topics such as strategic thinking, business strategy, benchmarking, compensation planning, marketing strategy and human resource management are among the critical key areas addressed. The course also provides a comprehensive understanding of how to use the Key Performance Indicators to identify opportunities for improvement, develop a business plan, set target performance, use a scoreboard to drive improvements, track progress and develop a culture of continuous improvement.
If you desire to accelerate your sales and marketing efforts, this action packed program is a must! Today’s fast-paced collision repair market demands a focused sales and marketing approach that is both innovative and practical. This course will help participants drive a marketing-focused vision into the culture throughout their entire organization. If developing systems, tools and processes to provide consistent sales opportunities and increase closing ratios is important, this course is for you.