Christina Shaffell, Author at Goliath Carts

Refinish Staging and Paint Stand Design: Reducing Rework and Paint Booth Bottlenecks

Christina Shaffell2026-02-24T22:51:55+00:00

For most collision centers, the paint booth is the pacing item. When it backs up, everything backs up: delivery dates slip, technicians get frustrated, and production managers spend the day firefighting instead of managing flow. What often gets overlooked is this: Paint booths rarely bottleneck because painters are slow. They bottleneck because parts arrive before [...]

Refinish Staging and Paint Stand Design: Reducing Rework and Paint Booth BottlenecksChristina Shaffell2026-02-24T22:51:55+00:00

The Hidden Cost of Cheap Carts and Stands in High-Volume Collision Shops

Christina Shaffell2026-02-10T22:42:58+00:00

In high-volume collision shops, carts and stands are used constantly. They are loaded, moved, adjusted, and relied on throughout the day. When equipment is selected purely on upfront price, the real cost shows up later in lost time and frustrated technicians. Cheap equipment rarely fails all at once. Instead, it creates small delays that [...]

The Hidden Cost of Cheap Carts and Stands in High-Volume Collision ShopsChristina Shaffell2026-02-10T22:42:58+00:00

Practical Ways to Rethink Shop Layout Using Mobile Platforms and Stands

Christina Shaffell2026-02-03T18:15:40+00:00

Most shops don’t struggle because of labor or square footage. They struggle because work has to move too many times through a space that wasn’t designed to move with it. What a Real Collision Repair Workflow Actually Looks Like: A typical collision repair workflow spans multiple departments and hand-offs long before a vehicle is ready [...]

Practical Ways to Rethink Shop Layout Using Mobile Platforms and StandsChristina Shaffell2026-02-03T18:15:40+00:00

How to Prevent Tool Loss in Busy Shops

Christina Shaffell2025-08-27T17:59:54+00:00

How to Prevent Tool Loss in Busy Shops In a busy shop, misplaced tools and unsecured devices aren’t just frustrating—they’re costly. Tool loss and tech damage lead to delays, wasted labor, and unexpected expenses that directly impact your bottom line. Fortunately, the fix isn’t complicated. With the right secure storage in place, you [...]

How to Prevent Tool Loss in Busy ShopsChristina Shaffell2025-08-27T17:59:54+00:00

5 Ways Lean Mobile Workstations Boost Shop Efficiency

Christina Shaffell2025-07-08T17:49:36+00:00

5 Ways Lean Mobile Workstations Boost Shop Efficiency Labor shortages. Tight cycle times. Higher repair complexity. Today’s shops need smarter workflows, not just more hands on deck. That’s where lean mobile workstations come in. Whether you’re tearing down, painting, or detailing, a well-designed cart does more than move tools. It eliminates chaos, supports accuracy, [...]

5 Ways Lean Mobile Workstations Boost Shop EfficiencyChristina Shaffell2025-07-08T17:49:36+00:00

Is Your Shop ADAS Ready? How to Set Up the Right Workstation

Christina Shaffell2025-07-09T18:22:37+00:00

Is Your Shop ADAS Ready? Tools, Setup, and Workflow Tips As ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) become standard in modern vehicles, collision repair and mechanical shops are facing a serious challenge: how to properly inspect, calibrate, and repair high-tech safety systems without disrupting existing workflows or sacrificing accuracy. While many shops focus on [...]

Is Your Shop ADAS Ready? How to Set Up the Right WorkstationChristina Shaffell2025-07-09T18:22:37+00:00

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