How Finn Fabrication LLC Saved 5–10 Hours a Week and Simplified Invoicing with ShopView
By replacing pen-and-paper processes with ShopView, Finn Fabrication LLC streamlined invoicing, parts tracking, and job documentation, turning time-consuming manual processes into fast, organized workflows.
Results with ShopView
| Before | After |
|---|---|
| Pen-and-paper job tracking | Organized digital work orders |
| Slow invoicing and admin work | Faster invoicing and payments |
| Lost billable minutes and inefficient scheduling | 5–10 hours saved every week |
| Inventory and parts tracking issues | Easier inventory management |
"The invoicing and parts tracking were a game changer."
Kyle Finn - Finn Fabrication LLC
Manual Systems Creating Inefficiencies in a Growing Repair and Fabrication Shop
Finn Fabrication LLC, based in Burlington, Kentucky, is a small but fast-growing shop specializing in heavy-duty truck and equipment repair, field service, fleet maintenance, and welding fabrication.
As a one-person operation managing multiple types of repair work, efficiency is critical. However, before switching to ShopView, the shop relied heavily on pen-and-paper processes to manage jobs, track parts, and create invoices.
While this approach worked initially, it quickly became difficult to manage as the number of jobs increased. Tracking job history, documenting parts used, and generating invoices required significant manual effort.
Without a centralized system, managing repair records and billing became time-consuming and inefficient.
Why Was So Much Time Being Lost?
The biggest challenge was time spent on administrative work rather than repairs.
After completing a job, the process of documenting the work performed, tracking the parts used, and building an invoice required additional manual effort.
This created delays in invoicing and made it harder to track job history and service details.
Without a system designed for repair operations, these tasks slowed the workflow and added unnecessary complexity to daily shop operations.
"You can track when you did a job, what parts were used, why the repair was done, and the mileage or hours, all in one place."
Kyle Finn - Finn Fabrication LLC
ShopView's Familiar Tale for Heavy Duty Truck Shops
- Manual paperwork slowing invoicing and job documentation
- Inefficient job scheduling and tracking
- Lost billable minutes due to disconnected processes
- Inventory and parts tracking issues
- Limited visibility into repair history and job records
ShopView Simplified Invoicing, Job Tracking, and Parts Management
Finn Fabrication LLC implemented ShopView to replace manual processes with a system designed specifically for repair shop workflows.
Instead of tracking jobs and parts manually, the shop now manages everything in one platform — work orders, technician job documentation, parts usage, invoicing, and repair history.
The ability to quickly generate invoices and track parts used on repairs significantly reduced administrative workload.
This streamlined process allows the shop to complete repairs faster while maintaining accurate records for every job.
"Only a month into using ShopView and it has already made invoicing so much easier."
Kyle Finn - Finn Fabrication LLC
Steady Gains = Big Results
Since implementing ShopView, Finn Fabrication LLC has seen immediate improvements in workflow efficiency and shop organization:
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5–10 hours saved every week
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$5,000–$10,000 in additional monthly revenue
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Faster invoicing and reduced administrative work
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Improved job documentation and repair history tracking
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Easier parts tracking and inventory visibility
By eliminating manual paperwork, the shop now spends more time focusing on repairs and less time managing admin tasks.
Finn Fabrication LLC's Favorite ShopView Features
Simple and Intuitive Interface
ShopView's user-friendly system allows shop owners and technicians to quickly learn the platform and start managing jobs efficiently.
Fast Invoicing
Invoices can be created and sent quickly, eliminating delays between job completion and billing.
Detailed Job History Tracking
The system records repair history, parts used, and job details, making it easy to reference past work.
Parts Tracking and Profit Visibility
ShopView helps ensure parts are priced correctly and tracked accurately, helping improve profitability on each job.
"Hands down the best software I have used. The support team is always checking in to see how things are going."
Kyle Finn - Finn Fabrication LLC