FLUID MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
HOW ADVANCED FLUID MANAGEMENT REDUCES COSTS AND LABOR EXPENSES
Profits are leaking away along with the fluid
In many workshops, a significant amount of valuable fluid is being lost in multiple ways. Technicians using too much fluid, leaking dispensing guns, spills… Many workshops find on average, 12% of the total oil volume is lost and cannot be charged because of inefficient manual fluid dispensing.
Every time you spill fluid, your profit is leaking away with it. Not only on the work floor, but also in the back office. Think about the time-consuming billing process that goes along with it. In short, inefficient fluid management leads to unnecessary costs and labor expenses.
Fluid loss or waste means less efficiency and profit
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Many workshops find on average, 12% of the total oil volume is lost and not charged.
Annual volume
10,000 liters
5,000 liters
Purchase price
€ 31,500 (€ 3.15 per liter)
€ 17,500 (€ 3.50 per liter)
Potential revenue
€ 51,500 (€ 5.15 per liter)
€ 32,500 (€ 6.50 per liter)
Oil wastage loss
€ 3,780
€ 2,100
Loss of income
€ 6,180
€ 3,900
TOTAL LOSS
€ 9,960
€ 6,000
5 ways advanced fluid management eliminates expensive shortcomings
In a traditional workshop with manual dispensing, there are a lot of hidden costs. An advanced fluid management system eliminates these expensive shortcomings from your workshop. There are five important ways an advanced fluid management system will reduce costs and labor expenses in your workshop.
1 I No more fluid loss Many workshops find on average, 12% of the total oil volume is lost, remaining uncharged. In a workshop with an annual oil consumption of 10,000 liters, this results in a total loss of aproximately € 10,000. An advanced fluid management system eliminates duplicate changes, human error, and spillage.
2 I Less dispensing time A fluid management system automatically delivers the right fluid in the right quantity. It eliminates surprises, interruptions, and delays, letting technicians spend more time serving customers. Equip your mobile dispense units and drums with advanced fluid management to reduce extra steps and hassle on the work floor.
3 I No more incorrect billing Every ounce of fluid is automatically assigned to the right work order to simplify billing and maximize profit. When technician mistakes do occur, all dispenses are recorded.
4 I No more manual administration With labor being one of the biggest cost concerns, fluid management systems can reduce or eliminate time spent on inventory reconciliation, billing, and manual paperwork..
5 I No more downtime A fluid management system monitors bulk fluid tank levels. It eliminates the risk that you will run out of fluid, cutting downtime and providing a more efficient and safer way to handle full waste oil tanks.
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Rounding and topping off of fluids and lubricants is common practice in workshops. Do you know how much of your fluids goes unaccounted for? You should! It can save you 5 5 of euros a year, as inaccurate dispensing leads to inaccurate billing, and eventually thousands to unnecessary losses. Let’s compare 3 scenarios in which 5 liters are charged. 4.5 4.5
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Calculate your costs and savings
Only when you have a clear overview of your fluid dispensing method can you start optimizing your fluid management.
Inventory Loss Factor Percentage of oil that may go unaccounted for due to duplicate oil changes, human error, or spills.
Inventory Savings Estimated reduction in lost oil – the amount you could save by optimizing your fluid inventory.
Labor Savings Per Oil Change Estimate of time saved, including technician time, accounts payable, service writing, etc.
ROI Calculator Graco has developed an easy-to-use ROI calculator that walks you through key considerations and calculations. Visit www.graco.com/pulseroi to calculate your savings.
The cost savings from Pulse have been very significant for a workshop like ours that services up to 20 trucks daily. We have already realized an increase in oil saving of 8%. Marijke Weltjens, Garage owner, TSSI MAN Trucks
PULSE ® FLUID MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Drive profitability and optimize your workflows Graco’s Pulse Fluid Management System is specifically designed to drive profitability and increase efficiency in workshops. It makes fluid dispensing, tracking, and billing operations more efficient and streamlined.
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