J.R. Martino, Author at Autosphere

Posts by J.R. Martino

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J.R. Martino is Vice President and Managing Partner of Budds’ Collision, one of the most progressive facilities of its kind in North America. He can be reached at [email protected]. J.R. Martino est vice-président et associé directeur de Budds' Collision Services, l'un des établissements les plus progressistes de ce type en Amérique du Nord. On peut le joindre à l'adresse [email protected].

A New Reality

Increasing costs, labour shortages, and capacity issues are impacting collision repairs like never before. In many ways, it could be argued that the COVID-19 pandemic served…

January 10, 2023

Fighting Inflation

A different approach to business is required today. We’ve all seen the impact of inflation. The cost of food, the cost of fuel, the cost of…

November 8, 2022

Dealing With Staffing Shortages

Finding solutions to alleviate current capacity issues. A big issue many collision centres are dealing with at present is staff shortages. The COVID-19 pandemic saw many…

September 30, 2022

Planning for Parts Shortages

Currently, one of the biggest issues facing many collision centres is the problem of ongoing parts shortages. And if the situation isn’t handled properly, it can…

June 1, 2022

Post Pandemic Success

Investments in people and processes will be key moving forward. These are interesting times we live in. Every day it seems there is another event that…

March 14, 2022

“Resignation” Response

Collision staffing strategies for a new era. Historically, Budds’ Collision Services has placed a strong belief in growing and promoting our staff from within. Every month,…

February 3, 2022

Weighing in Winter Scenarios

With bad weather on the horizon, collision repairers shouldn’t assume there will be a flood of repair orders. Traditionally, the winter season is a busy time…

October 8, 2021

Parts Shortages Require Altering Business Tactics

Ongoing parts shortages have caused many collision centres to alter business plans Traditionally, many collision shops, especially those that are dealer-affiliated or deal in high volumes…

August 5, 2021

COVID-19, One Year On by J.R. Martino

While the pandemic continues to be with us, there is light at the end of the tunnel… Here in Ontario, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact…

May 5, 2021

Alternative Options by J.R. Martino

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to offer repairers the chance to add additional and profitable revenue streams. There is no question that as collision repairers, the COVID-19…

March 17, 2021

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Posts by J.R. Martino

A New Reality

Fighting Inflation

Dealing With Staffing Shortages

Planning for Parts Shortages

Post Pandemic Success

“Resignation” Response

Weighing in Winter Scenarios

Parts Shortages Require Altering Business Tactics

COVID-19, One Year On by J.R. Martino

Alternative Options by J.R. Martino

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