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Efficient job time tracking in garages - How do they do it?

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Efficient job time tracking in garages - How do they do it?

In the fast-paced world of automotive service and repair, time management is crucial. Service managers need to maximise efficiency, and ensure accurate billing for both the benefit of the customer and the garage too. Whilst you may think the solution will be software based, that type of system often doesn't work well in the oily and greasy environment of a garage repair and service bay. So what do they do? 

This is one of those occasions where keeping it simple is the best option, and using time and date stamp machines and good old fashioned job tickets is a very popular solution.

How it works

The process is straightforward yet highly effective. When a garage starts a job, the technician simply inserts a job ticket into the time and date stamper. This machine stamps the date and time, marking the beginning of the task. Upon completion, the technician prints the stop time on the same ticket using the same stamping time recorder. This method ensures precise tracking of the time spent on each job, eliminating guesswork and potential discrepancies.

The job ticket itself features a tear-off gummed section. Once the job is finished, the technician licks and sticks this section onto their internal paperwork. This paperwork is then sent to the office for processing, providing a seamless transition from the workshop to administrative tasks.

What's the benefit?

  1. The main benefit of the Time Date Stamper solution is that it provides an exact record of when a job starts and finishes. This accuracy is essential for billing clients correctly and managing labour costs effectively. There is also improved efficiencies of course; by automating the time tracking process, technicians can focus more on their work and less on administrative tasks. This leads to faster job completion and higher productivity.

  2. With precise time stamps, service managers can easily monitor the performance of their technicians which results in greater accountability from everyone involved and this transparency helps in identifying areas for improvement and rewarding efficient workers.

  3. Finally, the lick-and-stick feature of the job tickets simplifies the paperwork process. It ensures that all relevant information is easily accessible and reduces the chances of errors during data entry.

Conclusion

Many automotive dealerships have already adopted this system with great success. Service managers report significant improvements in workflow efficiency and accuracy, with time date stampers becoming indispensable tools in their daily operations. Technicians appreciate the simplicity of the process, and managers find it easier to track job progress and manage workloads.

Incorporating time and date stampers into a garage's workflow can revolutionise the way service and repair jobs are managed. Time date stampers and lick & stick job tickets offer a practical, efficient, and accurate solution for time tracking. 

Service managers looking to enhance their operations should consider adopting this system to reap the benefits of improved efficiency, accountability, and streamlined paperwork.

We're always happy to have a chat about this type of system and provide a no obligation quote for you. 



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North East Time Recorders Limited

North East Time Recorders Limited

Tyne and Wear, Blaydon-on-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE21 5RY

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