Tag: Shop Management

Understanding Payroll

This article originally appeared in the June 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. Payroll, typically the biggest expense for most specialty automotive aftermarket shops, has come a long way since its creation in 1913. The 16th Amendment gives Congress the “power to lay and collect taxes on incomes.” The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938… Continue reading Understanding Payroll

DPI Off-Road Brands Joins Auto Parts 4Less Online Marketplace

DPI Off-Road Brands has joined the Auto Parts 4Less Group online marketplace, AutoParts4Less.com, the companies announced. DPI Off-Road is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, maintains three distribution centers in West Jordan, Utah, Denver, Colorado, and Atlanta, Georgia, and operates a satellite facility in Cedar City, Utah. The company offers a comprehensive range of suspension parts and… Continue reading DPI Off-Road Brands Joins Auto Parts 4Less Online Marketplace

API Publishes Report on Lubricant Life Cycle & Carbon Footprint Analysis

The American Petroleum Institute (API) has published a new report, API Technical Report (TR) 1533, Lubricants Life Cycle Assessment and Carbon Footprinting – Methodology and Best Practice, which defines terminology and identifies industry-specific practices for life cycle assessment of lubricants and specialty products, the organization announced. The purpose is to promote consistency in the application… Continue reading API Publishes Report on Lubricant Life Cycle & Carbon Footprint Analysis

The Importance of Visual Communication

Amid shrinking attention spans, visual communication is quickly becoming the most impactful way to communicate, a new survey from Canva says. According to the online design platform, global business leaders are showing a strong preference for using visuals, over text and audio, in any work situation, and nearly all agree that visual methods increase efficiency,… Continue reading The Importance of Visual Communication

AAPEX 2023 Registration Opens May 1

Registration for AAPEX 2023 opens May 1, event organizers announced. Scheduled for Oct. 31 through Nov. 2 in Las Vegas, Nevada, AAPEX 2023 attendees can expect to see new products, technologies and innovations in more than 4,000 booths and representing approximately 1,200 product categories, show organizers said. Attendees also can connect with manufacturers and suppliers,… Continue reading AAPEX 2023 Registration Opens May 1

Blake Madsen Joins Avery Dennison Wrap Training Team

Wrap and graphics industry professional Blake Madsen has joined the Avery Dennison team of wrap trainers, the company announced. Madsen has over 15 years of experience in the in the wrap and graphics industry, and has earned various accolades, including seven industry certifications. He also become Avery Dennison certified in 2016, the company said. Madsen… Continue reading Blake Madsen Joins Avery Dennison Wrap Training Team

Combatting the Technician Shortage

Our industry is facing a worker shortage, but there are factors in our favor for winning over new employees.

This article originally appeared in the May 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. One of the constant issues I hear about from all shops is a shortage of skilled technicians and/or installers. Why is this and how can we work around or with it? Let’s dive in! Q: Why is it so hard to find… Continue reading Combatting the Technician Shortage

Northwood University Adds New Aftermarket Professional Certification

Northwood University and the University of the Aftermarket are introducing a new professional designation for executives in the automotive industry, the school announced. The SPAAP designation will be available to aftermarket executives seeking continued education with master’s-level coursework, school administrators said. Currently, the University of the Aftermarket, through Northwood University, delivers online courses for industry… Continue reading Northwood University Adds New Aftermarket Professional Certification