How do I make my business more effective or efficient?

By |February 14th, 2019|

With the recent discussions about the Theory of Constraints, lean manufacturing, and Six Sigma, among other philosophies, interest has perhaps never been higher in becoming more efficient as a business. When this is coupled with the ever-increasing demands for greater performance, that interest moves toward necessity. At Collision Resources, we emphasize the importance of continuously

How do I improve my cycle time?

By |February 14th, 2019|

This question is such a common one that we have devoted several resources to provide solutions for our customers. Our efforts in this area began with our development and release in 2002 of the only U.S. patented workflow leveling system in the industry…CR Auto Scheduler® - Production. Since then, we have incorporated elements from the

How do I increase my sales?

By |February 14th, 2019|

Frequently we met customers who want to jump increasing or changing their marketing to answer this question. We don’t start there. Instead, we recognize that sales are often limited by factors other than the traffic coming through the door. With our Sales Analysis, we consider these other factors and make recommendations for minimizing their negative

How do I decide whether to open another location?

By |February 14th, 2019|

Beginning with our Strategic Process, we would strive to understand why you wanted to open another location and how this would help you realize the success you desire. Once opening another location is a key element for your success, there are several services that we could provide to facilitate this expansion. The Market Analysis is

How do I make more money?

By |February 14th, 2019|

As with nearly all our engagements, we would begin this one using our Strategic Process to ensure we understood what success is in this situation (i.e., how much more money is needed or wanted?). Beginning from that point, we would attempt to determine what is currently hindering the profitability of the organization: too few sales;

How do I make sure my business is successful in the future?

By |February 14th, 2019|

It’s an accepted fact in business that ‘if you aren’t moving forward, you’re moving backward.’ What you are doing now and how you are doing it are unlikely to be the things necessary to ensure success in the future. Working with you through our Strategic Process, we enable you to visualize a better tomorrow for

How is my business doing?

By |February 14th, 2019|

Our benchmarking services and industry expertise enable us to assess your recent performance, both financial and non-financial, and to zoom in on the areas that are critical to your future success. Our business review broadens this assessment to include input from your staff through questionnaires and interviews. This allows us to better understand the culture