Investigation into the Profitability Strategies of Shared Sheet Metal Spray Centers

Abstract

With the introduction of regulations such as the "Decision of the Ministry of Transport on Amending the Regulations on the Administration of Motor Vehicle Maintenance" in China, the government's environmental requirements for the traditional automotive repair industry have been continuously increasing. The spray painting and sheet metal repair business, which has a significant environmental impact, has gradually evolved into modern, intensive, and specialized shared sheet metal spray centers. While domestic scholars have paid some attention to the social and environmental benefits of shared sheet metal spray centers, there is a lack of systematic research on their profit models. This paper investigates the current state of shared sheet metal spray centers by analyzing the development of the spray painting and sheet metal repair industry, comparing the profit models of other sharing economy sectors vertically, and integrating the value chain theory to sort out the profit strategies of shared sheet metal spray centers. The aim is to provide theoretical reference for spray and sheet metal repair operators to promote the healthy development of shared sheet metal spray centers.