The slower season isn’t just a breather – it’s your best window for taking stock of your operations.
Whether you’re running a busy boatyard or managing a full-scale build operation, the off-season is the time to pause, reflect, and ask: How did we really perform when the pressure was on?
If you’re relying on multiple spreadsheets or cobbled-together systems, that reflection can quickly turn into frustration. But when your data lives in one place – like it does with PierVantage – off-season planning becomes strategic, not stressful.
Here are the key PierVantage reports and tools that help boatyards and builders turn past performance into future success:
1. Job Costing Reports
Analyze profitability by reviewing labor, materials, and subcontractor costs against estimates. Identify areas where costs exceeded expectations and adjust for future projects.
2. Work-in-Progress (WIP) Reports
Track the financial status of ongoing jobs, ensuring revenue recognition aligns with actual work completed.
3. Labor Efficiency Reports
Report on how efficiently your teams are using their time – you can spot which projects, teams, or employees are working efficiently, and which ones need attention.
4. Inventory Management Reports
Review stock levels, turnover rates, and purchasing trends to ensure materials are being used efficiently and reorder points are set appropriately.
5. Customer Profitability Analysis
Evaluate which customers bring the most value to your business and identify opportunities to improve margins or adjust pricing strategies.
6. Financial Performance Reports
Compare year-over-year numbers or look at seasonal trends. Whether it’s revenue, job margin, or overhead, PierVantage’s financial tools help you make budget decisions rooted in reality – not guesswork.
7. Operational Efficiency Metrics
Use PierVantage’s reporting tools to assess workflow effectiveness, pinpoint areas for improvement, and streamline processes for better productivity.
The Bottom Line
The off-season is your chance to get proactive.
By tapping into PierVantage’s built-in reports and data insights, you can move from reactive problem-solving to confident decision-making. It’s not just about fixing what didn’t work – it’s about fine-tuning what did.
So when the next season kicks into high gear, you’ll be ready – with smarter workflows, stronger margins, and a team that’s set up for success.