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For operators, not marketers.

KPI breakdowns, service-management strategy, culture essays, and podcast episodes from the principals at Chameleon Limited.

7 published essays By · the principals Topics · KPIs, culture, strategy
Fixed Ops KPIs
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14 Fixed Ops KPIs That Cost Dealerships Six Figures per Year

If you're running a dealership parts and service department, small misses in your fixed ops KPIs can quietly add up to six figures of lost gross profit per year. Here's the list, and how to close the gap.

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More from the bay.

  1. 01 · ESSAY

    Why many automotive Service Managers fail

    We work with dealerships across the U.S.: domestic, import, and luxury. In doing so, we see trends. Here are six common reasons why automotive Service Managers fail.

    Strategy · 6 min
  2. 02 · ESSAY

    Service Management Challenges are ever-increasing

    The automotive industry is evolving faster and faster, and Service Managers are facing a growing number of challenges. Here's how to think about them.

    Strategy · 5 min
  3. 03 · ESSAY

    Mastering the Service Manager Role: The Seven Absolutes for Success

    Your first day in the office. Everyone's watching. Seven absolutes every service manager needs to get right from the start.

    Leadership · 9 min
  4. 04 · ESSAY

    Optimizing Performance: Unveiling the Ultimate Metric

    Every leader asks: what single metric matters most? After years in the bay, we have a strong opinion and the data to back it up.

    KPIs · 7 min
  5. 05 · ESSAY

    Cultivating a Healthy Culture: Cut Out the Cancer

    Culture is the multiplier. A toxic tech, advisor, or manager will cost you more than any missed KPI. Here's how to identify it and remove it.

    Culture · 6 min
  6. 06 · PODCAST

    The Wrench Turner's Podcast — with Jim Bernasek

    Jim sits down with fixed-ops leaders for unfiltered conversations about running the bay, from the tools on the truck to the data on the dashboard.

    Podcast · 45 min
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