Mexico is the 10th country where Amazon Business has launched.
Distribution Industry News
Cutting tool consumption was up 4.1% year over year.
Final demand prices increased 0.3% in January.
Locations will be stocked with bulky merchandise such as lumber, roofing shingles, insulation and more.
Graybar hit $11B in sales for the year.
JAD is based on Queens, N.Y.
Demand continues to be driven by high-value orders of specialized, automated machinery.
Sonepar completed 13 acquisitions in 2023.
Kass will present “The Innovator’s Dilemma: Navigating Our AI Future.”
Brian Walker, Senior Vice President and Chief Product Officer for Grainger, will share Grainger’s journey to adopting AI at Distribution Strategy Group’s Applied AI
Brohan will deliver the keynote: “Where AI is Heading in B2B Digital Commerce and Transformation, and What You Need to Know Now.”
ARG Industrial now has 13 branches across four states.
Sphere 1 announces new leader as part of succession plan.
FIP will fuel team and market expansion for industrial tool distributor.
The goal is to lower costs and increase efficiency in returns management.
Fourth-quarter sales were roughly flat from a year ago.
The 4Q increase was primarily due to acquired revenue from Hisco.
U.S. residential markets were weakest for Ferguson.
New location is in Culpepper, Va.
Pro-Seal’s sales were $19.9 million in 2023.
Upcoming Programs
Wholesale Change – Leading Change: Transforming Independent Distributors into a Unified Force
March 20 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT
We’re delighted to welcome Renata Morgan to the Wholesale Change show on March 20 at 9 PT / 12 ET. Renata was recently promoted to President of Rheem Northeast Distribution, which is a combination of four previously independent distributors: United Supply Company, P&N Distribution, Mechanical Supply and MCN Distributors.
The new division will incorporate 32 branches selling both Rheem and Ruud products across Eastern Pennsylvania, all of New Jersey, and parts of New York and Connecticut. Renata will be tasked with defining core values and setting a vision for the combined enterprise to make the whole greater than the sum of its parts. As in any merging of companies, establishing a new culture that takes in the best aspects of each individual organization will be a key challenge.
An HVAC industry veteran with experience driving organizational change and leading diverse cross-functional teams, Renata’s leadership has been recognized by being named a Top 20 Woman in HVAC in 2021 along with a HARDI 40 Under 40 honor in 2016. Renata received a Master of Industrial Distribution degree from Texas A&M University, where she currently serves as a member of the MID Advisory Board, along with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Houston.
Details
- Date:
- March 20
- Time:
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12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT
- Event Category:
- Upcoming Wholesale Change Show
- Website:
- https://Pages.DistributionStrategy.com/acton/media/6612/transforming-independent-distributors-into-a-unified-force
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Wholesale Change: Driving Rapid Growth and Profits with Technology, Talent, Training & Culture
April 10 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT -
Wholesale Change: Unlocking the Power of AI – A Case Study with Millcraft
May 8 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT
Renata Morgan, of Rheem Northeast Distribution, joins us on Wholesale Change.
Distribution Leader Panel: Advancing Distributor eCommerce in 2024 and Beyond
March 27 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT
Mark your calendars for March 27 at 9 PT / 12 ET and join us for an engaging panel discussion where we’ll explore the future of digital for distributors. We’re bringing together industry leaders who will offer their insights into emerging technologies, shifting customer expectations and innovative tactics that will reshape the ecommerce landscape.
In this thought-provoking session, we’ll delve into how ecommerce technology will continue to evolve, how AI will bring new capabilities and benefits, and enable personalized experiences and seamless omnichannel integration. We’ll also talk about how these advancements are revolutionizing customer engagement, loyalty and satisfaction while unlocking new avenues for revenue growth.
Whether you’re seeking to stay ahead of the curve or striving to enhance your existing ecommerce strategies, bring your questions to our panel and participate in this exciting conversation around the future of digital for distributors.
Details
- Date:
- March 27
- Time:
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12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT
- Event Category:
- Upcoming Program
- Website:
- https://Pages.DistributionStrategy.com/acton/media/6612/advancing-distributor-ecommerce-in-2024-and-beyond
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Join us for an engaging panel discussion where we’ll explore the future of digital for distributors.
Cybersecurity in the Age of AI
April 3 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT
In an era where algorithms reign supreme and digital threats lurk around every corner, safeguarding your company from cyber threats has never been more critical.
Join us on April 3 at 9 PT / 12 ET for an eye-opening webinar, where we’ll dive deep into the digital battlefield and arm you with the knowledge to defend your business against modern-day threats.
Led by industry experts and cybersecurity gurus, this webinar will cover the hottest topics that keep executives like you up at night. Here’s what’s on the agenda:
- The Rise of AI-Powered Cyber Attacks: Explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the cybersecurity landscape and enabling sophisticated cyber threats that traditional defenses struggle to counter.
- Data Breach Epidemic: Protecting Your Digital Fortresses: Learn strategies to fortify your distribution company’s defenses against data breaches, ransomware attacks and other malicious intrusions that can wreak havoc on your operations and reputation.
- Securing Supply Chains in a Hyper-Connected World: Discover best practices for securing your supply chain against cyber threats, ensuring the integrity and reliability of your products and services in an increasingly interconnected global economy.
- Human Factor: Building a Cyber-Aware Culture: Uncover the importance of fostering a cyber-aware culture within your organization and empowering your employees to become the first line of defense against cyber threats.
- Regulatory Compliance: Navigating the Cybersecurity Landscape: Stay ahead of the regulatory curve by gaining insights into the latest cybersecurity regulations and compliance requirements that impact your distributorship.
Don’t miss this opportunity to level up your cybersecurity game and protect your distribution company from digital predators. Register now to secure your spot and join us on April 3 for a cybersecurity masterclass like no other.
Stay secure, stay vigilant, and see you at the webinar!
Details
- Date:
- April 3
- Time:
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12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT
- Event Category:
- Upcoming Program
- Website:
- https://Pages.DistributionStrategy.com/acton/media/6612/cybersecurity-in-the-age-of-ai
Related Events
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Distribution Leader Panel: Advancing Distributor eCommerce in 2024 and Beyond
March 27 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT
Join us for an eye-opening webinar, where we’ll arm you with the knowledge to defend your business against modern-day threats.
Wholesale Change: Driving Rapid Growth and Profits with Technology, Talent, Training & Culture
April 10 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT
Join us on April 10 at 9 PT/12 ET when we welcome Tim Brooks, CEO and co-owner of Lohmiller & Company, an HVAC distributor in Denver, Colo. Tim has built a highly successful company based on extensive employee training, aggressive expansion of value-added services, a willingness to invest in new technologies and a focus on building an exceptional culture.
These capabilities offer customers the best high-touch experiences with personal interactions but also top-notch digital tools that resulted in 27% of sales coming through electronically in 2023.
Don’t miss this opportunity to listen to – and ask questions of – the CEO of a fast-growing, privately-held HVAC distributor who will be sharing his tips for success.
Details
- Date:
- April 10
- Time:
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12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT
- Event Category:
- Upcoming Wholesale Change Show
- Website:
- https://pages.distributionstrategy.com/acton/media/6612/driving-rapid-growth-and-profits-with-technology-talent-training--culture
Related Events
-
Wholesale Change – Leading Change: Transforming Independent Distributors into a Unified Force
March 20 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT -
Wholesale Change: Unlocking the Power of AI – A Case Study with Millcraft
May 8 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT
Don’t miss this opportunity to listen to the CEO of a fast-growing HVAC distributor who will be sharing his tips for success.
Mexico is the 10th country where Amazon Business has launched.
Cutting tool consumption was up 4.1% year over year.
Final demand prices increased 0.3% in January.
Locations will be stocked with bulky merchandise such as lumber, roofing shingles, insulation and more.
Graybar hit $11B in sales for the year.
JAD is based on Queens, N.Y.
Demand continues to be driven by high-value orders of specialized, automated machinery.
Sonepar completed 13 acquisitions in 2023.
Kass will present “The Innovator’s Dilemma: Navigating Our AI Future.”
Brian Walker, Senior Vice President and Chief Product Officer for Grainger, will share Grainger’s journey to adopting AI at Distribution Strategy Group’s Applied AI
Brohan will deliver the keynote: “Where AI is Heading in B2B Digital Commerce and Transformation, and What You Need to Know Now.”
ARG Industrial now has 13 branches across four states.
Sphere 1 announces new leader as part of succession plan.
FIP will fuel team and market expansion for industrial tool distributor.
The goal is to lower costs and increase efficiency in returns management.
Fourth-quarter sales were roughly flat from a year ago.
The 4Q increase was primarily due to acquired revenue from Hisco.
U.S. residential markets were weakest for Ferguson.
New location is in Culpepper, Va.
Pro-Seal’s sales were $19.9 million in 2023.
Mexico is the 10th country where Amazon Business has launched.
Cutting tool consumption was up 4.1% year over year.
Final demand prices increased 0.3% in January.
Locations will be stocked with bulky merchandise such as lumber, roofing shingles, insulation and more.
Graybar hit $11B in sales for the year.
JAD is based on Queens, N.Y.
Demand continues to be driven by high-value orders of specialized, automated machinery.
Sonepar completed 13 acquisitions in 2023.
Kass will present “The Innovator’s Dilemma: Navigating Our AI Future.”
Brian Walker, Senior Vice President and Chief Product Officer for Grainger, will share Grainger’s journey to adopting AI at Distribution Strategy Group’s Applied AI
Brohan will deliver the keynote: “Where AI is Heading in B2B Digital Commerce and Transformation, and What You Need to Know Now.”
ARG Industrial now has 13 branches across four states.
Sphere 1 announces new leader as part of succession plan.
FIP will fuel team and market expansion for industrial tool distributor.
The goal is to lower costs and increase efficiency in returns management.
Fourth-quarter sales were roughly flat from a year ago.
The 4Q increase was primarily due to acquired revenue from Hisco.
U.S. residential markets were weakest for Ferguson.
New location is in Culpepper, Va.
Pro-Seal’s sales were $19.9 million in 2023.