Automotive Tech Info Podcast
Automotive Tech info Podcast is produced by Automotive Data Media and is a discussion on diagnostic and repair - and other business tips - for the independent repair shop. For more diagnostic and technical repair information, visit AutomotiveTechInfo.com. CAUTION: Vehicle servicing performed by untrained persons could result in serious injury to those persons or others. Information contained in these podcasts are intended for use by trained, professional auto repair technicians ONLY. This information is provided to inform these technicians of conditions which may occur in some vehicles or to provide information which may assist them in proper servicing of these vehicles. Properly trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how to perform repairs correctly and safely. If a condition is described, DO NOT assume that a topic covered in these podcasts automatically applies to your vehicle or that your vehicle has that condition.
Automotive Tech Info Podcast
Episode 6 - A Just-In-Time Parts Management System for your Shop!
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Automotive Tech Info / Jordan Hill
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Season 2
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Episode 2
Jordan Hill is a diagnostic technician with ASE Master Tech and L1 credentials. With over 23 years of experience in the industry, Jordan has worked in several shops and has developed some interesting ideas about how independent repair shops can use some of the quality-control practices commonly found in the manufacturing world. In this episode, Jordan explains how adopting a Just-In-Time management system for your frequently-used parts can not only improve any repair shop operation that stocks parts, it can help develop and retain your best employees as well! Listen in as Jordan discusses:
- What are Just-in-Time methods for parts management?
- How Just-in-Time (JIT) systems developed in Japan after WW2.
- Why JIT helps eliminate waste in inventory control.
- The specifics of JIT programs and what you need to think about.
- How much is enough when it comes to having parts on hand?
- Using your existing management systems to identify frequently-used parts.
- Finding the right people in your shop to manage your inventory system.
- The benefits of JIT thinking in employee development.
- The simple way to track and manage frequently-used inventory.
- How JIT can improve your supplier relationships while saving money!