Fast-growing multifamily MRO distributor was hit with a perfect storm.
Distribution Industry Analysis
A look at Grainger’s 5 growth engines and how the distributor plans to use them to drive growth.
Get expert context on the commodity market conditions, other input prices and what the latest developments mean for your business.
We dig into inflation, interest rates and what distributors can expect in the face of a potential economic slowdown.
Hoplin shares distributors’ key concerns and how NAW is working to support distributors.
Randy Eddy sat down with us to talk about why culture is so important and how to measure it.
Everything about the event was first rate – from the destination to the food to the quality and productivity of the meetings.
Are some distributors lulled by a false sense of security post-pandemic?
Beveridge believes distributors have a unique opportunity to bring deeper meaning to their organizations.
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
ow your distributor peers are planning to enhance and augment their ecommerce capabilities over the next three years – and how you can differentiate
Barry Litwin of Global Industrial speaks about how they’ve built a foundation for effective customer experiences and have leveraged ecommerce to power Global Industrial’s
The U.S. economy is quickly bouncing back from COVID. The supply chain is slowly correcting itself, and distributors will see a lot of growth
Ian Heller and Jonathan Bein talked about recent distribution deals, synergies between the businesses, and their predictions for the rest of 2022.
Factrees wants to change channel dynamics for the better. I recently spoke with Williams, who has deep experience in B2B and B2C ecommerce, about
Last year, we saw a sharp increase in the adoption of ecommerce due to the COVID-19 pandemic. eCommerce includes transactions through website, mobile and
Jennifer Murphy, President of NetPlus Alliance, joined us for a recent Wholesale Change episode to talk about the benefits of the buying group and
Learn about growth options for master distributors, including how they might work with certain marketplaces.
Helgi Leja, of Distribution Performance Solutions, and Bruce Strahan, of Argon & Co., talk about managing through a supply chain crisis like the one
Now more than ever, the need for talent in your organization is critical. With the recovering economy but continuing virus fallout, distributors need the
Upcoming Programs
What Customers Want 2023: A Great Customer Experience Online and Offline
December 7 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST
Partnering with distributors, Distribution Strategy Group has surveyed more than 15,000 customers across diverse sectors and geographies over the past 18 months on how they like to shop and buy, as well as what they require in the customer experience with distributors.
This research builds on prior surveys of more than 20,000 customers. While there has been a clear trend toward digital engagement and higher expectations around digital, our research revealed that it is definitely not one size fits all for customers in different sectors such as construction, industrial and retail. And there are meaningful differences in what large vs. small customers expect.
Our research also incorporates how distributors are responding to the demand to provide a better shopping and buying experience, as well as a better overall customer experience.
Join us on Dec. 7 at 9 PT/12 ET to hear the most important takeaways from our research, and their supporting data and analysis.
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Our recent studies determine how customers are shopping and what they expect from their experience.
Wholesale Change: FleetPride CEO Kevin Weadick – Charting a Journey of Success
December 13 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST
During his two-decade tenure with Grainger companies, Kevin Weadick demonstrated his versatility by contributing his expertise across multiple countries and diverse divisions such as Supply Chain, Marketing and Product Management. However, he attained the pinnacle of his Grainger career when he assumed the role of President for the company’s B2B Marketplace Enterprise, Zoro.
Given his remarkable track record, it’s no surprise that when FleetPride embarked on its quest for a new CEO, Kevin emerged as an exceptional candidate. Few can boast of extensive experience within a prominent branch-based distribution enterprise, coupled with a history of significant accomplishments in the dynamic realm of digital commerce, exemplified by his achievements at Zoro, a 100% online company.
At Zoro, it wasn’t just about sales growth; the company’s outstanding culture earned it numerous accolades as an exemplary employer. As CEO of FleetPride, Kevin is committed to replicating this culture success while strategically integrating digital solutions alongside FleetPride’s existing Branch and Sales strategy, while expanding the company’s emerging Service channel. All of this is in service to the company’s core purpose: “FleetPride keeps the country running.”
Join us on the Wholesale Change show on December 13 when we talk to Kevin about what he’s learned over his long distribution career, how he’s adapting to a new industry and how he plans to leverage his experience to achieve big goals at FleetPride.
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Join us on the Wholesale Change show when we talk to Kevin about what he’s learned over his long distribution career.
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Wholesale Change
January 17, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST
Details coming soon!
2024 State of AI in Distribution
January 24, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST
AI technology is moving at an astounding pace, yet practical, scalable solutions remain elusive to distributors. Still, distributors can and are already gaining an edge with early AI-enabled capabilities.
They are also looking into applications in supply chain and warehouse, finance, HR, sales, marketing and customer service that will be available within the next 12-24 months.
These applications promise to deliver not just greater efficiency, but also greater effectiveness for distributors.
Join Ian Heller and Jonathan Bein as we reveal the results of our exclusive survey of distributors about how they’re leveraging AI today in their businesses. We’ll also share how distributors plan to use AI in 2024 and beyond to improve productivity, quality and profitability in their organizations.
The reveal happens Jan. 24, 2024, at 9 PT/12 ET. Register to participate live, or to access the program on-demand.
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We reveal the results of our exclusive survey of distributors about how they’re leveraging AI today in their businesses.
Fast-growing multifamily MRO distributor was hit with a perfect storm.
A look at Grainger’s 5 growth engines and how the distributor plans to use them to drive growth.
Get expert context on the commodity market conditions, other input prices and what the latest developments mean for your business.
We dig into inflation, interest rates and what distributors can expect in the face of a potential economic slowdown.
Hoplin shares distributors’ key concerns and how NAW is working to support distributors.
Randy Eddy sat down with us to talk about why culture is so important and how to measure it.
Everything about the event was first rate – from the destination to the food to the quality and productivity of the meetings.
Are some distributors lulled by a false sense of security post-pandemic?
Beveridge believes distributors have a unique opportunity to bring deeper meaning to their organizations.
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
ow your distributor peers are planning to enhance and augment their ecommerce capabilities over the next three years – and how you can differentiate
Barry Litwin of Global Industrial speaks about how they’ve built a foundation for effective customer experiences and have leveraged ecommerce to power Global Industrial’s
The U.S. economy is quickly bouncing back from COVID. The supply chain is slowly correcting itself, and distributors will see a lot of growth
Ian Heller and Jonathan Bein talked about recent distribution deals, synergies between the businesses, and their predictions for the rest of 2022.
Factrees wants to change channel dynamics for the better. I recently spoke with Williams, who has deep experience in B2B and B2C ecommerce, about
Last year, we saw a sharp increase in the adoption of ecommerce due to the COVID-19 pandemic. eCommerce includes transactions through website, mobile and
Jennifer Murphy, President of NetPlus Alliance, joined us for a recent Wholesale Change episode to talk about the benefits of the buying group and
Learn about growth options for master distributors, including how they might work with certain marketplaces.
Helgi Leja, of Distribution Performance Solutions, and Bruce Strahan, of Argon & Co., talk about managing through a supply chain crisis like the one
Now more than ever, the need for talent in your organization is critical. With the recovering economy but continuing virus fallout, distributors need the
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Fast-growing multifamily MRO distributor was hit with a perfect storm.
A look at Grainger’s 5 growth engines and how the distributor plans to use them to drive growth.
Get expert context on the commodity market conditions, other input prices and what the latest developments mean for your business.
We dig into inflation, interest rates and what distributors can expect in the face of a potential economic slowdown.
Hoplin shares distributors’ key concerns and how NAW is working to support distributors.
Randy Eddy sat down with us to talk about why culture is so important and how to measure it.
Everything about the event was first rate – from the destination to the food to the quality and productivity of the meetings.
Are some distributors lulled by a false sense of security post-pandemic?
Beveridge believes distributors have a unique opportunity to bring deeper meaning to their organizations.
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
ow your distributor peers are planning to enhance and augment their ecommerce capabilities over the next three years – and how you can differentiate
Barry Litwin of Global Industrial speaks about how they’ve built a foundation for effective customer experiences and have leveraged ecommerce to power Global Industrial’s
The U.S. economy is quickly bouncing back from COVID. The supply chain is slowly correcting itself, and distributors will see a lot of growth
Ian Heller and Jonathan Bein talked about recent distribution deals, synergies between the businesses, and their predictions for the rest of 2022.
Factrees wants to change channel dynamics for the better. I recently spoke with Williams, who has deep experience in B2B and B2C ecommerce, about
Last year, we saw a sharp increase in the adoption of ecommerce due to the COVID-19 pandemic. eCommerce includes transactions through website, mobile and
Jennifer Murphy, President of NetPlus Alliance, joined us for a recent Wholesale Change episode to talk about the benefits of the buying group and
Learn about growth options for master distributors, including how they might work with certain marketplaces.
Helgi Leja, of Distribution Performance Solutions, and Bruce Strahan, of Argon & Co., talk about managing through a supply chain crisis like the one
Now more than ever, the need for talent in your organization is critical. With the recovering economy but continuing virus fallout, distributors need the