SHOP OWNERS=cameras? - Lateral-g Forums

chopshop · #1 11-01-2008, 07:38 PM

So I have the opporunity to put a web came into my shop and stream the shop live on the web.

I thought it would be good for me to see what was going on when I am on the road & good for our long distance customers to see their cars being worked on (or what is being worked on at any time)

BUT wondering what others may have to say about this.....

awr68 · #2 11-01-2008, 08:42 PM

My first thought is that it might show the world too much....don't want theves to see whats in there and when you aren't working!

But it would be cool to see what you eat for lunch!

chopshop · #3 11-02-2008, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by awr68

My first thought is that it might show the world too much....don't want theves to see whats in there and when you aren't working!

But it would be cool to see what you eat for lunch!

LUnch? Who east lunch?lol

Im actually thining it might help for me when I am on the road more- hvaing the guys know I could we wacthing at any time might be cool ...BUT being anle to have people see whats happening was the 2nd reason.
I know it takes a lot of bandwitdh to do so not sure...

bulldogchevy · #4 11-02-2008, 04:36 AM

Hey i put cameras in my shop 8 total more for keeping an eye on things going on.But i have a two floor shop,it is never nice to watch whats going on when not there or look back to see what was going on or not going on.

**bret** · #5 11-02-2008, 04:53 AM

I have found that if I have to micromanage my people to that level, if I feel the need to watch them that closely...I have failed to hire the right people. Shame on me.
And if have time to review the video to see if something has gone on while I wasn't watching...shame on me again. Spend your money on better people...or better work processes.

RECOVERY ROOM · #6 11-02-2008, 06:38 AM

I agree with Brett,I know shops that tried it,did not work,lost all his people because they felt they were not trusted.

chopshop · #7 12-19-2008, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by bret

I have found that if I have to micromanage my people to that level, if I feel the need to watch them that closely...I have failed to hire the right people. Shame on me.
And if have time to review the video to see if something has gone on while I wasn't watching...shame on me again. Spend your money on better people...or better work processes.

I trust them- thats for sure - but sometimes they play when the boss is away- and its usually when I have a deadline.

thanks for the input

jimbo · #8 12-25-2008, 08:47 AM

"WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO MY CAR!!!???"

Why is there BONDO on my car!!!