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What is CR Auto Scheduler - Production?

Collision Resources helps auto body repair shops meet their production goals by reaching and maintaining a consistent workflow using the CR Auto Scheduler® platform. The software combines Lean Six Sigma principles with the expertise of Collision Resources' team, and the latest technology to streamline scheduling and balance workflow in collision repair facilities.

They also offer the Cycle Time Coach program to provide an extra boost to help businesses formulate and implement cost-effective and proven procedures. The software and consulting services include software setup and deployment assistance, training, and ongoing support to assist our customers with fully integrating systems into their everyday operations.

Collision Resources states their vision is to bring customers a calm and even workflow to end the chaos of the traditional auto body shop repair processes.

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the Calendar view, which provides a quick reference to see the overall repair load. Drilling down into Individual production days allows users to compare capacity to the actual load for drop-off and delivery. Detailed repair Information can also be accessed.
where most vehicles can be checked in and out with one or two clicks.
where estimate information is imported automatically from the estimating systems eliminating the need for double entry. A user may also start with a manual estimate.
a table that shows, after running the setup and algorithm, a possible solution to balance the number of ROs being dropped off, the number of hours on the ROs being dropped off, and the mix of work on each day.
where AI recommends production start and calculates expected delivery dates based on its statistical formulas. The AI's recommendations provide a mix of work and promote excellent flow throughout the repair center.
a display showing that the system requires very little input and most of the data is automatically imported from the estimating system. Because the system's AI learns the supplement percent and how fast vehicles are repaired, we track payment sources.
the FAQ and Knowledge Base that users have access to. The Knowledge base includes a keyword search for support documentation, including text documents, and tutorial videos.

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