Shop-Probe vs. CR Visual Production Manager™

The smooth incorporation of accounts payable, accounts receivable, vendor invoices, vendor credits, payroll, and incoming funds into QuickBooks Pro is essential for the effective functioning of any collision repair business. You can effortlessly create purchase orders for suppliers and input their invoices, which subsequently sync with QuickBooks automatically. Furthermore, you can keep track of core charges and freight, handle the return of parts using return slips, and ensure that return credits are documented in QuickBooks as soon as they are received. Recording employee time for job costing and accurate payroll is straightforward, offering features such as dynamic time clock entries, flat rates, and commission options. You receive real-time insights into costs, profitability, cycle times, and vehicle movements throughout the shop, which are vital for operational success. With more than 40 diverse reports available, covering repair authorizations, customer invoices, detailed work orders, job profitability, sales, insurance, and scheduled tasks, you can achieve a thorough understanding of your business operations. Additionally, marketing reports provide crucial insights into your customer acquisition sources and pinpoint areas where marketing efforts can enhance performance. This comprehensive system equips you with the essential information you require precisely when you need it, allowing you to make informed decisions that drive the success of your shop. In an ever-competitive market, having access to such data can significantly elevate your strategic planning and operational efficiency.

The CR Visual Production Manager™ offers a user-friendly and effective platform specifically tailored for collision repair facilities, aiming to optimize their workflow and repair management processes. By employing a web-based visual Lean Kanban board, this innovative system allows users to track repair progress, assign tasks, and view production metrics in real-time. It seamlessly integrates with leading estimating systems, automatically retrieving repair details and providing instant visibility into the status of parts, work progression, and repair goals. Designed to suit a range of shop sizes and operational practices, this solution enhances communication, reduces wait times, and increases overall productivity, ensuring that repair teams stay synchronized and focused on their objectives. Additionally, its flexible nature empowers shops to consistently improve their workflows as they adapt to changing demands and expand their operations. This continuous evolution not only promotes growth but also helps maintain high standards of service and efficiency in the collision repair industry.