Focus Packaging, Fresno, Calif., is a distributor of foodservice packaging and janitorial supplies.
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Purchases from member companies from AD supplier partners were $20.3 billion.
Construction spending in 2022 was up 10.2%.
Mid-State Bolt, Columbus, Ohio, is a full-line fastener distributor founded in 1946.
This is the second month manufacturing sector has contracted.
SRS Distribution expands its footprint in the Midwest.
A historic milestone for Dakota Supply Group.
Two acquisitions expand Rexel’s portfolio.
Pacific Coast Bolt serves the water, wastewater, chemical, refining and construction industries.
CEO says their talent and years of expertise will take Jon-Don into the next phase of strategic growth.
Fastening supplies distributor sales were up 19.6% outside of Germany.
84 Lumber is opening new locations and investing in existing markets.
Year-to-date, sales were $2.1 billion, up from $1.7 billion in the same period a year ago.
Role will drive industrial sales growth and enhance the company’s subject matter expertise.
Royal Paper has five locations across the U.S.
Acquisition expands Northeastern’s reach in Pennsylvania.
Acquisition expands Robertson’s reach with 3 new locations in Ohio.
The US LBM divisions operate 42 locations in 12 states.
Permits were down nearly 30% in December from the prior year.
Vitiello has spent his career at Eaton.
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February 8 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST
The labor market continues to offer challenges to distributors and many of them seek technology alternatives to get work done and improve their operations.
Whether you want to drive productivity, improve accuracy or grow sales with technology, this panel of experts will offer their expertise based on many years of working with distributors to achieve those goals.
As customers’ expectations around their suppliers’ capabilities continues to grow, many distributors are realizing they need to upgrade their technology stack to remain competitive or differentiate.
- Epicor will be represented on this panel to provide best practices about choosing and implementing a new ERP, including key lessons on how to drive rapid adoption and a great ROI.
- White Cup will explain the company CRM system that’s designed specifically for distributors. This makes configuration and start-up a lot easier and ensures better results over time.
This is a rare opportunity to listen to world-class technology leaders who have done analysis and engagements for hundreds of distribution companies. They will tell you how to find areas for improvement, obstacles to avoid and great ideas for ensuring smooth technology upgrades that drive sales and produce more profits.
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On Feb. 8, our panelists will tell you how to find areas for improvement and great ideas for ensuring smooth technology upgrades.
Choosing the Right ERP for Your Business
Choosing the Right ERP for Your Business
February 14 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST
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How Great Culture & Customer Experience Drove Rapid Growth for COE Distributing, feat. J.D. Ewing, CEO
February 22 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST
Join us on the next Wholesale Change episode on Feb. 22 at 9 PT/12 ET when we’re joined by the CEO of COE Distributing, J.D. Ewing. J.D. grew the company to $100M+ in 13 years by building a company that creates terrific customer experiences. Most of this growth has been organic.
J.D. describes COE’s culture as “inclusive, open door, good at listening and gathering feedback from across the organization,” and “adept at implementing ideas and suggestions in real time.”
COE Distributing is a great success story among distributors. Make sure you sign up to join us live (bring your questions) or access the recording. You can also find Wholesale Change on popular podcast sites.
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Join us on Feb. 22 with J.D. Ewing to discuss the inclusive, open-door culture within COE Distributing.
2023 State of Distribution Technology
2023 State of Distribution Technology
March 1 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST
In addition to mapping your customers’ journeys so you can understand their current and future needs, you have to define technical requirements carefully. Then you have to find the right partners to meet your strategic goals. And the number of technology solutions required today to be competitive is enough to make your head spin – ERP, CRM, eCommerce, Analytics, Pricing, Business Intelligence, WMS, EDI, AI – the list goes on and on.
Learn how other distributors have managed these challenges on March 1 at 9 PT/12 ET, for our free, annual State of Distributor Technology webinar. Jonathan Bein, Ph.D., and Ian Heller present the results of our recent survey of distributors about their experiences with the technologies they use to run their businesses. They’ll also share recommendations you can act on right now to get a better return on your technology investment.
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Focus Packaging, Fresno, Calif., is a distributor of foodservice packaging and janitorial supplies.
Purchases from member companies from AD supplier partners were $20.3 billion.
Construction spending in 2022 was up 10.2%.
Mid-State Bolt, Columbus, Ohio, is a full-line fastener distributor founded in 1946.
This is the second month manufacturing sector has contracted.
SRS Distribution expands its footprint in the Midwest.
A historic milestone for Dakota Supply Group.
Two acquisitions expand Rexel’s portfolio.
Pacific Coast Bolt serves the water, wastewater, chemical, refining and construction industries.
CEO says their talent and years of expertise will take Jon-Don into the next phase of strategic growth.
Fastening supplies distributor sales were up 19.6% outside of Germany.
84 Lumber is opening new locations and investing in existing markets.
Year-to-date, sales were $2.1 billion, up from $1.7 billion in the same period a year ago.
Role will drive industrial sales growth and enhance the company’s subject matter expertise.
Royal Paper has five locations across the U.S.
Acquisition expands Northeastern’s reach in Pennsylvania.
Acquisition expands Robertson’s reach with 3 new locations in Ohio.
The US LBM divisions operate 42 locations in 12 states.
Permits were down nearly 30% in December from the prior year.
Vitiello has spent his career at Eaton.
Focus Packaging, Fresno, Calif., is a distributor of foodservice packaging and janitorial supplies.
Purchases from member companies from AD supplier partners were $20.3 billion.
Construction spending in 2022 was up 10.2%.
Mid-State Bolt, Columbus, Ohio, is a full-line fastener distributor founded in 1946.
This is the second month manufacturing sector has contracted.
SRS Distribution expands its footprint in the Midwest.
A historic milestone for Dakota Supply Group.
Two acquisitions expand Rexel’s portfolio.
Pacific Coast Bolt serves the water, wastewater, chemical, refining and construction industries.
CEO says their talent and years of expertise will take Jon-Don into the next phase of strategic growth.
Fastening supplies distributor sales were up 19.6% outside of Germany.
84 Lumber is opening new locations and investing in existing markets.
Year-to-date, sales were $2.1 billion, up from $1.7 billion in the same period a year ago.
Role will drive industrial sales growth and enhance the company’s subject matter expertise.
Royal Paper has five locations across the U.S.
Acquisition expands Northeastern’s reach in Pennsylvania.
Acquisition expands Robertson’s reach with 3 new locations in Ohio.
The US LBM divisions operate 42 locations in 12 states.
Permits were down nearly 30% in December from the prior year.
Vitiello has spent his career at Eaton.
