In today’s tech-driven world, auto recyclers have a golden opportunity to boost profits. Troy Webber, CEO of Yardsmart and President of Chesterfield Auto Parts, unveils how technology like Yardsmart has the potential to unlock hidden profit. Webber reveals how innovative solutions like Yardsmart can help streamline operations, boost sales, and maximize your bottom line.
When it comes to technology, the push-pull of staying the same because you don’t want to change, and the reality that comes with knowing you MUST change your way of doing business or you will not survive is facing every business in today’s fast-paced world of AI, Chat GPT and cloud-based software offerings. Software is so niche-oriented now that it saves the business owner time and money, although an investment may be required at the start.
According to Troy Webber: “Technology allows me to reduce my largest expense! By offering Yardsmart as a SaaS product (subscription as a service), it is now possible for business owners and auto recyclers to focus on running the business instead of trying to figure out how the business is running. Before I created my own Yard Management System, I had the same problem that a lot of other recyclers have. I would spend more time creating reports and gathering data than I would analyzing it. I would spend the first week of every month running reports and collecting metrics from all three of my locations. Then, I would spend days calculating the numbers just to see how businesses performed the previous month. Only then could I meet with my teams and talk about a plan. By the time we figured anything out, we were already halfway through the next month!
So, by embracing technology, we were able to create a cloud-based operating system that allows access to our data from anywhere in the world at any time. We designed the software in a way that presents all of our data and metrics quickly and easily so I can check on the performance of any department in real-time. Now, I can talk to a manager on the phone and know that we are looking at literally the same report and can make changes to the business while sipping cocktails on the beach in Hawaii. Well, not really, but you get the idea….
For practical and planning purposes, Yardsmart does the following and can help you manage your recycling business in these ways;
- We receive more money for each car we purchase to recycle because of our adoption of technology.
- Allows our staff time for planning, because it makes their job easier with a streamlined sales process.
- It provides a search function that shows images to customers; this increases foot traffic because they’re certain it’s the part they need or want.
- Automating the inventory process has increased time spent on other job functions.
- Smooth integration with other technologies is a key benefit of having Yardsmart. This is due to utilizing APIs to see live core pricing from two core buyers at any time. That enables us to make better purchase decisions so we don’t end up crushing valuable core material.”
For more information about Yardsmart and increasing your bottom line, contact Troy via yardsmartapp.com or call him at 1-804-232-0683.
