iFLEX Helps Operators with Planning, Cohesive Strategy
Here’s a snapshot of today’s fast lube industry: Budgets are tight; competition is fierce; providers are looking for every conceivable way to grow the bottom line; customers are more demanding than ever; and owners, managers and employees are under the gun to deliver on ...More
February 17, 2010 Robert Ogle
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Operations
Fast Lubes Remain Relevant, Viable & Valuable
The fast lube business is a good business, but like any industry these days, it faces challenges. There also are plenty of opportunities to build on our foundation of service and convenience. As we head into 2010, the industry continues to be relevant to the automotive ...More
December 9, 2009 David Saddler
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Marketing,
Operations
In a Tough Economy, Focus on Marketing
With the way our economy has spiraled downward, this is the perfect time for fast lube operators to focus on marketing. I hate hearing the phrase, “I manage my oil change just fine, why do I need to worry about a bunch of ads?” The answer to that question is you are a ...More
October 14, 2009 Cody Breen
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Marketing,
Operations
Meeting Managerial Expectations
Managers play a significant role in profitability and affect success in many different ways. If a manager consistently makes sure that all employees know how to present needed services to customers, then fewer dollars are left on the table and customers receive better ...More
June 3, 2009 David Saddler
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Operations
Will Green be the New Black for Lube?
Green is not just a color anymore. Saying you would like a green shirt or green walls in a room these days takes the word back to a very elementary level. Today, “green” cannot be mentioned without someone thinking about the environment. In business, ...More
January 12, 2009 David Saddler
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Marketing,
Operations
Lube Strategies to Succeed in Tough Times
The fast lube industry is not getting a pass on the difficult economic times. The cost of goods sold, particularly the price of bulk motor oil, is increasing every time you turn around. That’s not surprising given the almost daily rise in the price of crude and the ...More
July 28, 2008 Steve Christie
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Operations
