Phillips Industries OEM division receives Hyundai Translead 2022 Excellence in Quality Award

Published: Dec 17, 2022

Phillips Industries OEM division has been recognized by Hyundai Translead with its Excellence in Quality Award for 2022.

Thirteen suppliers were recognized by Hyundai Translead for their commitment and effort in support of Hyundai customers at its annual Supplier Summit on Nov. 3 at The Lodge Torrey Pines in San Diego, CA.

Phillips Industries was one of two suppliers honored with the Excellence in Quality Award. The presentation was made by Damian Wang, group vice president, quality management, and Bongjae Lee, CEO. Hyundai also recognized Phillips Industries in 2021 with one of its inaugural Excellence Awards.

Phillips Industries supplies Hyundai Translead with electrical harnesses, gladhands, document holders, and fleet spec parts such as lights and noseboxes.

Direct labor vs. indirect labor in fleet shops

Keeping tabs on labor expenditures is important, but make sure you’re taking everything into account before assigning blame.

By Darry Stuart

Published: Mar 15, 2024

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Direct labor vs. indirect labor: what do these terms mean? And how much of each is happening in your shop?When this subject comes up, general comments always end up saying that the techs must be hanging around doing nothing. Most who read the data only read the direct data and not the indirect data breakdown. And most shops do not pay attention to the indirect data, so therefore it is a good, appropriate question.