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BODYSHOP PROCESSES
CARBEAT HELPS OWNERS MANAGE
Carbeat, AkzoNobel’s digital process control solution was introduced in Australia in early 2018.
CARBEAT IS AN intuitive and practical tool, deployed on a 70-inch touch screen where activities can be moved with a swipe of a finger. Carbeat delivers positive impact through improving transparency of all
without digitalising their manual processes and streamlining daily operations. They searched for a system that creates accountability and allows all to concentrate on their assigned jobs.
“We have researched many different types of workshop management systems and Carbeat was the only one we felt could be tailored to suit and complement our existing processes, while being easy and simple to use.”
Carbeat has many useful features, but one that Brenton and Mick called 'a game changer' is a Repair Planning Diary.
It is used daily to book-in work and spread the work load evenly throughout the whole month. It allows the bodyshop to pre-empt what work is coming in, allows checking which days are thin, if the bodyshop is behind, and forecast the weeks ahead.
“Another fantastic feature is the Production Board", says Caddle. "This is the communication tool and central hub where everything happens. From the book in diary all daily jobs are dragged into this board to allocate work to technicians, identify and prioritise due dates and sublets, generate production lists and use quick filters to easily identify relevant information.”
bodyshop processes. It delivers strong analytics for the owners, who can then identify improvements throughout the entire bodyshop process.
Importantly, Carbeat drives positive changes to staff engagement and morale, as this simple tool empowers employees on all levels to fully engage and share responsibilities for the end results.
Since Carbeat is cloud based, the updates occur in real time. The columns and colours indicate the status of various jobs. A quick glance at the board can answer any question someone in the shop might have about a particular vehicle.
Caddle Crash is one of the largest bodyshops in South Australia employing over 25 staff and handling over 70 vehicles a day.
Brenton and Mike Caddle came to a point where could not go on
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