3M™ RepairStack™ Performance Solutions

The 3M™ RepairStack™ Performance Solutions system includes a contract for 3M Allied products, a lockable stationary cabinet (1828,8 mm tall x 609,6 mm deep x 1219,2 mm wide) with louvered panels and doors, multi-sized stacking bins (which can hold up to 100 different SKUs), Apple® iPhone scanner inside a dedicated, rugged iPhone Case with a charger, and the 3M software products – 3M™ Performance Analysis Tool and 3M™ Billables Invoicing.

Yes, 3M™ RepairStack™ Performance Solutions can host and track the usage of up to 100 different product SKUs, including 3M and non-3M products.

Yes, you can purchase each component of 3M™ RepairStack™ Performance Solutions separately, including the stationary cabinet as well as the integrated software: 3M™ Performance Analysis Tool and 3M™ Billables Invoicing.

Customers using the 3M™ RepairStack™ Billables Invoicing software for at least 60 days recovered on average 572 GBP per month in repair materials. The top 25% of body shops using the 3M™ RepairStack™ Performance Solutions recovered an average of 788 GBP per month in repair materials. *

3M™ RepairStack™ Billables Invoicing is a digital tool that helps body shops create a material plan specific to a repair. The system then generates a comprehensive invoice that itemizes each required product and details the amount used. Not only does this help the shop get paid for the materials it uses, but it also helps insurance companies document the materials required for a safe and responsible repair. If used during repair planning, 3M™ Billables Invoicing reduces the need for supplements later, saving both the shop and the insurance company the time and money involved with extra paperwork.

The 3M™ Performance Analytics Tool allows you to monitor identified KPIs in real time, including cycle time, material profitability, total sales, and labor hours. The software then generates actionable business insights featuring recommendations on areas of improvement, rates your shop’s benchmark performance against the industry standards, and more. With specific management system integrated, the 3M™ Performance Analytics Tool allows for seamless download of data and KPI tracking from a centralized dashboard.

You and your supplier work together to create a win-win. In fact, implementing 3M™ RepairStack™ in your shop allows for flexible auto re-ordering and on-demand ordering options. Some customers have chosen to implement a hybrid approach, so your supplier stays connected in the paint room, using on-demand ordering tools and the 3M™ RepairStack™ solution helps order all the allied products on a delivery schedule that is decided between you and the supplier.

No problem. It Is not uncommon for shops to purchase materials from multiple suppliers and distributors. 3M™ RepairStack™ allows for the flexibility your shop demands.

No problem. The key is communication and a shared goal with your body shop technicians. The interface is simple to use, and security measures can be programmed to meet the needs of your shop. Removing material from the cabinet takes seconds and keeps the technicians working on jobs, not managing inventory. Additionally, on-demand training options are available to assist staff with questions from integration to software applications.

3M has a long tradition of creating value added tools for the accident repair industry. 3M™ RepairStack™ is a response to customer requests to provide better invoicing and analytical tools to help body shops be more profitable and identify actionable insights to improve business performance.

3M offers end-to-end installation support. 3M representatives will request information required to set up the system, schedule installation, perform installation, and train all staff on how to utilise the hardware and software components. Installation time typically takes 2-4 days depending on the size of the shop; however, 3M manages the process to minimise distraction and disruption.

3M routinely offers releases for bug fixes or issue resolution and updates to improve the software experience and enhance features and services.

We continue to invest in infrastructure that allows for integration across the industry, from body shop management software to distributor order portals and paint portals. Our mission is to be interoperable because we believe holistically in a connected body shop for the benefit of all collision repair facilities and industry stakeholders. Please contact 3M to confirm compatibility and availability of integration options.

The dimensions of the stationery cabinet are 1828,8 mm tall x 609,6 mm deep x 1219,2 mm wide.

3M recommends following all local regulations for the storage of paint materials.

Yes, 3M™ RepairStack™ integrates with some of body shop management systems today and plans to integrate with other leading body shop management systems moving forward.

No, all 3M™ RepairStack™ components can be used without integration to the body shop management software platform.

3M recognizes that there are OEM requirements and supply constraints that may reduce a repair facilities ability to use 100% 3M allied materials as part of a 3M™ RepairStack™ Standard Material Agreement. As such, the agreement states and provides for a 10% exception window to accommodate for this.

Repair facilities interested in 3M™ RepairStack™ have two options:

1. 3M will provide the hardware (cabinets, scanners and accessories) at no charge which requires 100% commitment to 3M allied materials for a period of time, typically ranging from 3-5 years depending on the amount of hardware provided.
2. The customer may choose to purchase the equipment in which case there is no obligation to using 3M allied materials.

In both cases, 3M requires a monthly software subscription to access the RepairStack software.

Yes. We can assist you in creating a ghost inventory of billable items outside of what 3M provides.

Yes. Accessing this information can be done within the 'Reporting' feature of the 3M™ RepairStack™ software.

3M™ RepairStack™ is currently available in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom and Ireland. Additional market availability is to come.

3M™ RepairStack™ Performance Solutions was built for accident repair customers in mind; however, the 3M solution is highly configurable to work for other customers.