Abstract: A method and system for measuring performance and ordering supplies in a collision center includes an identification reader for reading product identification tags corresponding products removed from a supply of products. The identification reader also reads a repair order identification tag corresponding to a repair order of a vehicle under repair and a technician identification tag corresponding to a technician using the product(s) to repair the vehicle. The system further includes a computer having a plurality of database for storing repair order data, technician data, benchmark data, and inventory data. The computer receives data from the identification reader and computes a performance level of the technician by comparing the product(s) used by the technician to a standard benchmark. The computer also analyzes the inventory data and automatically generates a supply order for products that fall below an inventory level. The supply order is electronically sent to a supplier.

Abstract: A system for monitoring performance of equipment in a collision center includes a piece of equipment for performing an operation and a sensor for monitoring a performance aspect of the piece of equipment. The sensor produces data relating to the monitored performance aspect. A wireless transmitter is in communication with the sensor for wirelessly transmitting the data produced by the sensor. The system further includes a computer in communication with the wireless transmitter for receiving the data produced by the sensor. A method for monitoring the performance aspect of the piece of equipment in the collision center is also disclosed.