Distributors share how they currently manage warehouse operations – and what their plans are given these realities.
Jonathan Bein
Jonathan Bein, Ph.D. is Managing Partner at Distribution Strategy Group. He’s
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customer lifecycle management, positioning and messaging, pricing and channel strategy for distributors that want to align their sales and marketing resources with how their customers want to shop and buy. If you’re ready to drive real ROI, reach out to Jonathan today at
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Distributors need a strategic plan if they want to remain competitive and profitable.
PMI hit the lowest reading since June 2020, but it remains about 50%, indicating expansion.
The Texas-based distributor offers mechanical and industrial PVF and steel fabrications.
A new board of directors was appointed as of July 1, 2022.
The territory includes Alabama and portions of Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, South Carolina and Tennessee.
The acquisition adds to Tundra’s valve-servicing capabilities, including field-level support.
Fiscal year-to-date, MSC’s sales were $2.7 billion, up from $2.4 billion in the year-ago period.
Emily Shields is the company’s new Senior Vice President – Sustainability and Assistant General Counsel.
The Board said that they want to maintain purchasing and supply chain synergies between their four divisions.
Jiffy supplies mechanical, electrical, plumbing and HVAC contractors throughout Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana.
The distributor of roofing, siding and other building products opens its second location in Montana.
The agreement gives Avnet access to AWS’s portfolio of IoT solutions for OEM customers.
Central National Gottesman Inc. (CNG) expands its commitment to the commercial printing sector with the acquisition of Lewis Paper International.
We spoke with Byrnes about how distributors can take back control in this unpredictable market.
Store Room’s president will remain with the company.
Ferguson’s U.S. business grew 23.9%.
The company operates multiple locations across Massachusetts, New Jersey, Maryland and Florida.
Sales growth driven by strong demand, higher average selling prices, execution of sales initiatives and acquisitions.
W.A. Bragg & Co. operates nine branches with six showrooms across Georgia and South Carolina.