In today’s fast-moving automotive industry, repair shops face the challenge of increasing their efficiency while keeping costs under control. CATAMA software offers an innovative solution tailored specifically to the needs of modern workshops, helping them to save both time and money.
Modern cloud technology for maximum flexibility
CATAMA relies on a forward-looking cloud structure that offers numerous advantages for workshop operators:
- Access from anywhere: workshop managers can access important data and monitor the business from any location
- Automatic updates: no more time-consuming manual software updates
- Scalability: the software grows with the business, with no expensive hardware investment
- Data security: professional backup systems protect against data loss
- Lower costs: no servers or IT infrastructure of your own required
Digital time recording transforms attendance control
CATAMA’s integrated digital time recording brings the workshop into the 21st century:
Precise attendance recording
- Staff can clock in and out simply and quickly
- Automatic calculation of working hours, breaks and overtime
- Less time fraud and fewer inaccurate manual records
- A transparent overview of attendance for better staff planning
Clocking directly against jobs
A particularly innovative feature is the ability to record working time directly against specific jobs:
- Precise cost allocation: every hour worked is assigned to the right customer job
- Better costing: precise data for future estimates
- Transparency for customers: traceable billing of the working time actually spent
- Improved retrospective costing: analysis of the profitability of individual jobs
Comprehensive workshop planning for maximum efficiency
CATAMA offers a complete planning system that covers every aspect of workshop operations:
Intelligent appointment scheduling
- Capacity optimisation: available ramps and staff capacity are taken into account automatically
- Conflict-free booking: the system prevents double bookings automatically
- Flexible rescheduling: quick adjustment when things change or emergencies come up
Resource management
- Staff planning: optimal assignment of skilled staff to suitable jobs
- Tool and equipment management: an overview of the resources available
- Parts logistics: spare parts procurement integrated into the work planning
Workflow optimisation
- Digital job tracking: every step of the work is documented and traceable
- Automatic notifications: customers are kept informed of progress
- Quality control: checklists and inspection records directly in the system
Concrete savings for your business
Time saved
- Up to 30% less administrative effort by automating recurring processes
- Faster job creation thanks to ready-made templates and the customer database
- Less time spent searching thanks to central data storage and document management
Cost reduction
- More accurate billing prevents losses from working time that never gets recorded
- Optimised staff planning reduces overtime and idle time
- Better stock management through integrated parts administration minimises tied-up capital
Higher revenue
- Greater customer satisfaction through transparent communication and punctual completion
- A higher job rate through more efficient handling and shorter turnaround times
- Data-based decisions for strategic management
Conclusion
CATAMA transforms traditional workshop routines into modern, efficient processes. Through the combination of cloud-based technology, intelligent time recording and comprehensive workshop planning, automotive businesses can increase their productivity considerably. The investment in CATAMA pays for itself quickly through the time and cost savings achieved – and at the same time creates the basis for sustainable growth in a highly competitive market.
The future of workshop organisation is digital – and with CATAMA you are well equipped for it. Get in touch with us today for a no-obligation consultation.
