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How Fluid Control Improves Operations and the Bottom Line
How Fluid Control Improves Operations and the Bottom Line
Think of all the fluids your service shop or dealership orders, stocks and dispenses. It’s a necessary cost — typically thousands in annual investment — to buy bulk fluids that keep vehicles and machines running in top form and customers coming back for regular service. The global automotive engine oil market is projected a CAGR of over 4% from 2020 to 2024, according to market research firm Technavio. That’s a sizable uptick in fluids that have to be dispensed and accounted for throughout service operations around the world.
In service shops and dealerships of all sizes, every drip and drop counts. Any spilled or misplaced fluid eats away at profitability. Do you know how frequently your crew is dispensing fluid? Have you considered how much you could save if you had a precise accounting of how much fluid goes into every vehicle or machine you service?
Rather than guess, you can know for certain by implementing an effective fluid control system that regulates every ounce of fluid dispensed. Nothing is left to chance or the discretion of individual crew members. Here are four reasons why a fluid control system is a smart move for service shops and dealerships that want to boost operations and the bottom line.
Precision Dispensing Improves Accountability
Fluid control systems precisely meter, monitor and dispense bulk fluids used in service shops and dealerships. They are pre-programmed to the correct fluid amount — eliminating guesswork that can result in overuse. This leads to more accurate billing and minimizes the possibility of dispensing errors — while giving you a mechanism to determine where errors started if and when they occur.
Reduced Waste Translates to Greater Profitability
Waste is waste, whether it’s material resources or time. With a fluid control system in place, your profitability will improve because your material resources are optimized. You can precisely link bulk fluids to specific services orders, improve crew productivity, perform service faster and increase the number of vehicles or machines you are able to service each day.
No Guesswork Enhances Customer Service and Speed
Fast service translates to satisfied customers. Fluid control systems empower you to speed up service and move on to the next job faster. There’s no guesswork required for your service crew because they no longer need to double-check fluid levels or dispense more fluid to make up for a perceived shortfall.
Inventory Management Creates Visibility and Consistency
With a fluid control system, service shops and dealerships have visibility into how much fluid has been used — which improves planning for new orders and inventory management. Rather than keeping backup containers of fluid on hand that consume valuable space, you can track the amount of fluid dispensed and reorder drums when the time is right. In turn, this visibility prevents running out of fluid unexpectedly, which can cause service delays.
Do you use fluid control in your shop or dealership?
Joshua Holmstadt – Product Marketing Manager, Graco
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