Ron has specialized knowledge of the auto salvage industry from over 30 years in the industry. He built one of the largest auto salvage operations in Texas before selling out to Ford Motor Company. He was a co-founder of the industry association United Recyclers Group (URG) in 1997, a limited partnership of over 300 automotive recyclers that sought a new Management Information System superior to the existing systems. Pinnacle, the industry’s most advanced system was created as a result. He has consulted extensively on every aspect of the auto salvage business.
- Strategic Planning for Auto Salvage Operations
- Growing Market Share Profitably in Auto Salvage
- Controlling Operational Expenses in Auto Salvage
- Improving Key Salvage Processes
- Setting and Understanding Key Performance Indicators, Metrics, and Benchmarks for Salvage Operations
- Increasing Sales of Used and Recycled Parts
- Developing Effective Marketing Programs
- Planning for Salvage Yards as Start ups
- Financing Expansion or Capital Improvements, including SBA Loan Options
- Owning the Real Estate (Financing, Improvements, Construction, 1031 Exchanges)
- Staying in Compliance – Licensing issues and Environmental Issues
- Valuation/Purchase or Sale of Salvage Operations, including Inventory Valuation
- Solving Management and Operational Issues for Multiple Location Salvage Yards
- Buying and Managing Inventory for Auto Salvage
- Working with Insurers – Recycled Parts and Severity Implications
- Improving Order Accuracy and Fulfillment in Salvage Operations
- Selling Warranties on Salvaged Parts