You can store information about the order (defect description, customer, vehicle) in the appointment while you are creating the appointment. Finally, with one click, you generate an order from the appointment. All order data is transferred, you can start processing immediately.

You always have an overview of the current status of the work via the intelligent status display of the appointments. Assign appointments directly to a mechanic if desired. Log their working times directly on the order and then evaluate the expenses in the invoicing.

After completing the order, inform your customers by phone, SMS or email that their vehicle is ready for collection. Finally, mark the order as completed and transfer it to the invoice with a click.

Reliable workshop management is the basis for the success of a motor vehicle workshop. Scheduling workshop workflows and optimal job distribution are critical to minimizing repair times and increasing productivity. The tailor-made CATAMA workshop planning takes into account the individual needs of your company and thus ensures that work is organized smoothly. The targeted distribution of orders to the mechanics ensures that every employee can use their strengths optimally. This means repairs can be carried out faster and more efficiently. Optimal planning and order distribution can increase productivity and minimize repair times.

With the CATAMA workshop software you can optimally plan and safely control your operation. Efficient utilization planning in a car workshop is a complex task. Workshop processes have to be optimized and order distribution made efficient. With the CATAMA software, you can have your workshop planning tailored to the individual needs of your business and thus increase efficiency.

Optimum planning also enables you to maintain an overview and use resources efficiently. The CATAMA software supports you in easily adapting the planning of your workshop to your needs. This allows you to keep track of things and use resources efficiently. You can plan the resources needed to ensure you have all the necessary parts and equipment. Link orders with appointments and assign them to mechanics or employees for processing. Another important component of workshop planning is order distribution. This includes planning how many vehicles are to be processed on which days. Important points to ensure you have enough staff and resources to handle the daily order situation as well as the vehicles. Workshop planning is a complex subject.

However, there are some tips you can use to effectively plan and control your operations. First, you should consider what type of workshop software is best suited for your business. There are various programs on the market that can help you plan and control your operations efficiently. Find a program that meets the specific needs of your business, is customizable, and grows with you and your needs.

With CATAMA Suite, scheduling and workload planning for garages is as convenient as it is effective.

• Registration of customer and customer vehicle at the appointment
• Allocation of appointments to employees or fitters
• Conversion of the appointment in order
• Planning of resources (stages, vehicles, equipment, rental vehicles)
• Planning of resources (stages, vehicles, equipment, rental vehicles)
• Detailed utilization display in real time
• Planning of replacement vehicles
• Customer appointment reminders via SMS or email
• Monthly, weekly and daily planner as well as agenda and lane view
• Display of availability for employees and resources
• Planning breaks and taking public holidays into account
• Scheduling appointments - linked to orders and employees
• Appointment reminders by e-mail, SMS and printout
• Fast shift planning and sick note via drag-and-drop
• Appointment reminders by e-mail, SMS and printout
• general vacation and absence planning
• Employee productivity overview and task assignment with time tracking for more accurate accounting
• Location-independent access thanks to the cloud basis
• German high-performance server from Hetzner included
• Security through 256 bit encryption

The CATAMA vehicle workshop planner enables you to keep an eye on appointments, workshop orders and current workloads at all times. It is available as an integrated component in the Professional and Enterprise versions as well as a standalone solution and was specially developed for the needs of vehicle workshops and dealers.