If you are not from the auto dealership business, then you may wonder; what does fixed operations even mean? Of course, if you are not from the car dealership business, then you would most likely not be here anyway.
Fixed operations encompass all aspects of car repairs, including the service and part departments, the collision shop and detailing operations, and tends to have a more stable flow of income and expenses. Even when car sales are influenced by various factors, customers continue to rely on dealership repair services.
What is Fixed Operations ?
An efficient and profitable Fixed Operations division is a critical component of a successful dealership. The ability of Fixed Operations to cover all the dealership’s expenses including the sales department, office staff, real estate, taxes etc, is known as overhead absorption. Finding accurate costs, for labor and parts, is crucial towards increasing the profitability of this department.
What does all that mean?
Dealership DMS systems store a wealth of valuable data but extracting that information and turning it into something actionable can be both difficult and time-consuming. Fixed Operations Intelligence™ software is designed to simplify this process by helping managers make more informed decisions and improve their operations by handling the heavy lifting for them. Tailored specifically for fixed operation managers, the Fixed Ops Intel™ app transforms DMS data into user-friendly dashboards, visual graphs, and detailed reports. Built with Microsoft Power BI and Azure, the software includes multi-factor authentication and top-notch cybersecurity to ensure data remains secure. This solution is designed to meet the needs of organizations of all sizes, from large automotive dealer groups and product distributors to individual dealerships.
