How Western Collision Center Took Control of Materials and Boosted Profitability

Do you find yourself chasing heavy-duty vehicle repair materials, lacking visibility into usage, and struggling to recoup materials costs? Learn how a family-owned Texas body shop streamlined shop supply management and turned materials into a profit center instead of a loss leader.
Aug. 6, 2025

In this Ask the Expert, you'll discover:

  • Increased Profitability: See how the shop reduced supply costs by up to $800 per week and began accurately billing for repair materials, improving customer transparency and profitability.
  • Technician Efficiency: Learn how the shop used the 3M™ RepairStack™ system to reduce delays, minimize waste, and improve the workflow of heavy-duty repairs.
  • Smarter Inventory Management: Discover how collision center inventory tracking, automated minimum and maximum thresholds, twice-weekly inventory checks, and data-driven restocking streamlined processes and eliminated human error.

Download this guide to explore the tools and strategies that empower auto body shops to master materials and improve shop profitability.