Daily shop metrics
Sales, profit, car count, and labor measures.
ShopIQWorks alongside
Saved sales, gross profit, car count, labor hours, and utilization
Spreadsheets
Can be calculated from figures entered into a workbook
Shop planning comparison
ShopIQ vs spreadsheets for shop planning
See where ShopIQ’s shop-planning views differ from a workbook you build and maintain. ShopIQ works alongside your shop system and QuickBooks.
Works alongside your shop system. ShopIQ complements your existing shop software and QuickBooks; it does not replace either one.
| Planning area | ShopIQWorks alongsidePlanning views for independent repair shops. | SpreadsheetsA workbook the shop creates and maintains. |
|---|---|---|
| Shop planning work | ||
| Daily shop metricsSales, profit, car count, and labor measures. | Saved sales, gross profit, car count, labor hours, and utilization | Can be calculated from figures entered into a workbook |
| Appointment capacityCompare booked estimated labor with available labor. | Compares scheduled estimated labor hours with available hours when those inputs exist | Requires a workbook model and appointment data |
| Operating recommendations | Compares available signals with saved targets or recent baselines when enough history exists | Depends on formulas, chosen targets, and record quality |
| How the tools fit | ||
| Maintaining the planning model | Uses ShopIQ’s saved records and required inputs | The shop maintains the workbook, formulas, and records |
| Relationship to shop software and accounting | Works alongside your shop system and QuickBooks | A separate planning file; it does not replace either system |
Shop planning work
Appointment capacity
Compare booked estimated labor with available labor.
ShopIQWorks alongside
Compares scheduled estimated labor hours with available hours when those inputs exist
Spreadsheets
Requires a workbook model and appointment data
Operating recommendations
ShopIQWorks alongside
Compares available signals with saved targets or recent baselines when enough history exists
Spreadsheets
Depends on formulas, chosen targets, and record quality
How the tools fit
Maintaining the planning model
ShopIQWorks alongside
Uses ShopIQ’s saved records and required inputs
Spreadsheets
The shop maintains the workbook, formulas, and records
Relationship to shop software and accounting
ShopIQWorks alongside
Works alongside your shop system and QuickBooks
Spreadsheets
A separate planning file; it does not replace either system
The ShopIQ column is marked “Works alongside” because it complements your existing tools.
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