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THE IMPACT OF PROACTIVE LABOR
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
The proactive management of labor operations can significantly
influence the financial trajectory of a dealership.
It is a strategic error to presume that these adjustments
are too time-consuming or trivial to impact the
bottom line. By investing a dedicated effort, to recalibrate
and secure the labor operations, typically spanning
a few days, a dealership can staunch the outflow
of revenue.
For instance, a dealership identified a staggering annual
loss of nearly $250,000 due to mismanaged labor operations
- a revenue stream that was recovered without
increasing customer traffic or marketing expenditure.
Most dealerships could recapture this by simply eliminating
dozens, if not hundreds, of inaccurate and profit
bleeding labor operations. They would follow this by
building a complete and accurate set of streamlined labor
operations and locking the ability to further modify
or create new labor operations.
IN SUMMARY: THE IMPERATIVE OF LABOR
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
Achieving increased profitability in auto dealership operations
extends beyond the showroom floor. It requires
a critical assessment of service department practic32
es,
particularly labor operations. By instituting a more
streamlined and controlled approach to service offerings
and pricing, dealerships can protect and enhance
their revenue. This strategic adjustment not only preserves
existing profit margins but also sets the stage for
sustainable growth and stability in an ever-competitive
industry.
Joe Minns is a totally
results-focused leader in
driving business growth,
building strong teams,
and offering creative
and proven solutions to
the challenges facing
operators in automotive
retail. With 34 years
of experience in Fixed
Operations, from single point dealers to a dealer group
with 31 OEMs and over 800 employees.
Joe is an optimist, and an operations problem solver
using a " keep it simple " approach. He was awarded multiple
US patents and is an NADA Service Graduate as well
as a holder of OEM Master certifications in Service, Parts,
Body Shop, and Commercial Vehicle Management. In his
free time, he is a leader in the Boy Scouts, a lieutenant
in the fire service, and certified underwater rescue diver.

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