Why its important to implement
OEM develops new multi-layer paint systems requiring more time and specialized products that shops may not stock.
OEM Color Innovation
OEM are always working on new colours and techniques, to give their brand a new look in the market.
Multi-Layer Paint Systems
In turn this can mean three layer or even four-layer paint system to give it the new look of colour depth.
Special System Requirements
Doing this new system will take more time and products that the shop may not have in stock.
Business Impact
Missing special formulation documentation results in extra unpaid work. Technicians spend excessive hours on jobs at standard paint rates.
Profit
If the VDA does not note this new formulation and painting process to the work provider and agree on paint rate, extra work will be done at the shop cost.
Productivity
If the business carries out this additional work and the standard paint rate, the technician will be doing many more hours on the job.
action steps
Train VDAs on new paint technologies and application processes, negotiate correct hourly rates with work providers.
Special Paint Technology Training
The VDA needs to understand and be trained on what new paint technologies and application process are on the new cars, and in turn negotiate with the work providers the correct hourly rate.
Related tasks
Milestone:
02: Streamlining VDA Processes