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Jonathan Bein

Jonathan Bein, Ph.D. is Managing Partner at Distribution Strategy Group. He’s
developed customer-facing analytics approaches for customer segmentation,
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
jbein@distributionstrategy.com.

Articles by Jonathan Bein

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Distribution Industry News

Johnstone Supply Announces New CEO 

Lance Devin brings 30 years of operational experience from the U.S. Air Force, The Home Depot, HD Supply and Distribution International.
  • Jonathan Bein
  • April 7, 2022
HARDI Report
Distribution Industry News

HARDI Distributors Report 27.1% Revenue Increase in February 

Members report “unusual growth” over the past 12 months, boosted by extraordinary price increases.
  • Jonathan Bein
  • April 7, 2022
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Distribution Industry News

The Granite Group Acquires United Plumbing Supply 

The acquisition expands Granite Group’s reach into Western Massachusetts.
  • Jonathan Bein
  • April 7, 2022
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Distribution Industry News

ASA Distributor Members Report Double-Digit Jump in Sales YOY 

PHCP and PVF distributor sales growth was up in double digits in February, according to the association.
  • Jonathan Bein
  • April 6, 2022
U.S Cutting Tool
Distribution Industry News

U.S. Cutting Tool Orders Up 10.5% YOY 

U.S. cutting tool consumption totaled $159.9 million in January 2022.
  • Jonathan Bein
  • April 6, 2022
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Distribution Industry News

Winsupply Acquires Williams Wholesale Supply 

Williams Wholesale Supply operates across three locations in Tennessee.
  • Jonathan Bein
  • April 6, 2022
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Distribution Industry News

Echelon Supply and Service Acquires Berg-Nelson Company 

Echelon, previously known as JGB Enterprises, expands network into the West Coast and Southern California.
  • Jonathan Bein
  • April 5, 2022
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Distribution Industry News

Lawson Products CEO Retires; New Leadership Tapped 

Michael DeCata retires as part of an ongoing succession plan; Cesar Lanuza is new CEO.
  • Jonathan Bein
  • April 5, 2022
US LBM
Distribution Industry News

US LBM Acquires Crown Components 

Crown Components complements US LBM’s operations in the Phoenix area.
  • Jonathan Bein
  • April 5, 2022
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Distribution Industry News

ISM: Manufacturing Expands in March 2022 

The manufacturing sector expanded in March, with the Purchasing Managers Index coming in at 57.1%.
  • Jonathan Bein
  • April 4, 2022
news m&a
B2B eCommerce

Paramount Global Surfaces Acquires Stone Source 

Stone Source distributes natural stone, ceramic tiles and other decorative surfaces for commercial and high-end residential use.
  • Jonathan Bein
  • April 4, 2022
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Digital Strategy

The Omnichannel Customer Experience: Are You Channeling Seamless Customer Service?

Today’s customers want it all. They want to be able to go online and easily find products, prices and delivery information. But they also
  • Jonathan Bein
  • March 22, 2022
M&A Boom
Distribution Industry Analysis

Brent Grover: M&A Boom in Distribution is ‘Not Sustainable’ 

Although 2022 seems primed for another bull year, NAW Fellow Brent Grover believes that distribution M&A has hit a peak in value and will
  • Jonathan Bein
  • March 7, 2022
Why Distributors Need to Stop Making These 5 Marketing Mistakes Right Now
Digital Strategy

Why Distributors Need to Stop Making These 5 Marketing Mistakes Right Now 

Jonathan Bein and Ian Heller discuss five distributor marketing mistakes and how to avoid common pitfalls.
  • Jonathan Bein
  • February 16, 2022
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Digital Strategy

How Distributors Can Keep the Branch Alive in a Digital World 

Mark Dancer shares how distributors can reimagine physical stores so that they remain relevant long into the future.
  • Jonathan Bein
  • February 2, 2022
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Digital Strategy

ADI’s Digital Transformation Goes Beyond the Technology

For ADI, it’s about how that technology can enable the distributor’s team to do their jobs more efficiently and effectively.
  • Jonathan Bein
  • January 5, 2022
How NetPlus Alliance is Helping Distributors Stay Relevant in a Time of Disruption
Distribution Industry Analysis

How NetPlus Alliance is Helping Distributors Stay Relevant in a Time of Disruption

Jennifer Murphy, President of NetPlus Alliance, joined us for a recent Wholesale Change episode to talk about the benefits of the buying group and
  • Jonathan Bein
  • December 20, 2021
What’s Driving the Supply Chain Crisis, and How Distributors Can Navigate It
Distribution Industry Analysis

What’s Driving the Supply Chain Crisis, and How Distributors Can Navigate It

Helgi Leja, of Distribution Performance Solutions, and Bruce Strahan, of Argon & Co., talk about managing through a supply chain crisis like the one
  • Jonathan Bein
  • November 23, 2021
Benco Dental
Digital Strategy

Benco Dental on Its Transformation into an “IT/Data Business That Also Sells Dental Products”

With his team, managing director Chuck Cohen has put his money where his mouth is by changing every foundational IT system at Benco Dental,
  • Jonathan Bein
  • November 9, 2021
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Distribution Marketing

40+ Ways Distributors Are Using Analytics for Growth

Here are more than 40 ways distributors are using analytics to improve sales effectiveness, increase efficiencies, and drive growth.
  • Jonathan Bein
  • September 27, 2021
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