It’s no secret that your Fixed Ops department is an essential part of your dealership’s performance and profitability. However, many dealerships are feeling the pressure of a significant technician shortage, exacerbated by industry changes, supply chain disruptions, and unforeseen global events.

There are three key areas your dealership should focus on in order to combat the technician shortage:

While the future remains uncertain, there are clear steps you should take to maximize the technicians you currently have, all while making your dealership a better place to work with great pay and a busy service drive.

As many dealerships navigate these unprecedented events, it has become apparent that Service Managers lack the time and tools to enhance the capacity of their current technicians, factor in and plan for future capacity, and understand how that can affect revenue and profitability. It can also be challenging to have the insight needed to make long-term departmental enhancements that will improve technician retention, pay, and overall job satisfaction. Dynatron Software has the data analytics and coaching your dealership needs to be able to turn goals into action plans, and action plans into results.

Check out our latest blog to learn more about how to tackle each step in beating the technician shortage here.