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What force is the ultimate drive for change in the collision repair industry?

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Insurance companies’ role. I admit that it is a tricky question without an obvious answer for everyone. However, I believe that insurance companies – the main payers of the repair bills – push the collision repair industry forward. Some of you may disagree, claiming, not without a good reason, that insurers often prevent bodyshops from …

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History of Generic Names in the Automotive Refinishing Industry.

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In our everyday life, we use many words, which, in fact, are registered trademarks. As time passes, consumers use those words generically to describe certain products. Kleenex, Jeep, Post-it, Frisbee, Aspirin, Xerox, Google, Jacuzzi, are all registered trademarks, but we never think about it. Certainly, it is a great success for any company, when their …

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Inventory management in auto paint supply stores. 6 problems and solutions. Part 1.

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If you own an auto body repair supply store, you know how many product codes you must have in stock. Besides keeping your mixer full and running, there are a handful of other products you cannot afford to be missing. Abrasives of all grits and shapes, various primers, fillers, clears and other consumables are all …

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Inventory management in auto paint supply stores. 6 problems and solutions. Part 2.

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Poor delivery times from suppliers When we select our suppliers, we usually consider two main parameters: quality of the goods and price. Nevertheless, a third parameter for the decision making is of utmost importance – delivery times. On many occasions, it is better to choose slightly higher priced supplier, who guarantees faster goods delivery. You …

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Is “buying” bodyshops business by paint companies sustainable?

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After rubbing the shoulders with businesses involved in car refinishing for more than 15 years, I can surely state that certain paint companies implement aggressive market share acquisition as their main growth strategy. In practice, a paint supplier invests in the potential customer -bodyshop- by offering equipment, tools, spray booths and even cash money against …

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