Final demand prices increased 0.3% in January.
Distribution Industry News
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.
BBH will fuel expansion plans for material handling distributor.
Sales growth driven in part by expanded relationship with Hitachi.
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Technology Leader Panel: Boosting Your Profits with Technology
May 22 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT
Join us for an enlightening panel discussion Boosting Your Profits with Technology, May 22 at 9 PT/12 ET, designed for distribution executives who want to harness cutting-edge technology to enhance operational efficiency, customer satisfaction and bottom-line results.
Our panelists represent companies at the forefront of technological innovation, including Epicor, one of the leading and most-trusted ERP providers to distribution, and Esker, a pioneer in automating source-to-pay and order-to-cash processes.
They’ll discuss how to use technology to streamline operations and improve customer satisfaction to significantly improve profitability and growth.
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July 17 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT
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Technology Leader Panel: Unleashing the Power of Technology in Sales — Transform Your Strategy
June 19 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT
In today’s competitive distribution space, leveraging technology in sales is not just an option — it’s a necessity. Join us on June 19 at 9 PT / 12 ET for a Technology Leader Panel: Unleashing the Power of Technology in Sales – Transform Your Strategy. Join industry leaders Unilog, Esker, Luminos Labs and Epicor to explore strategies and solutions that can transform your sales processes, including:
- Digital Transformation in Sales: Understand how ERP systems, ecommerce platforms and AI-powered tools can streamline operations, improve accuracy and drive sales growth.
- Optimizing Customer Experience: Learn how to leverage technology to offer personalized, responsive and seamless experiences that meet the changing expectations of your customers.
- Sales Process Automation: Discover how automating sales processes can reduce manual errors, increase productivity and allow your team to focus on sales initiatives.
- Analytics and Insights: Gain insights into how advanced analytics and data-driven strategies can inform decision-making, forecast trends and enhance sales performance.
- Real-World Applications: Hear success stories and case studies from companies that have successfully integrated these technologies into their sales strategies, driving significant performance and customer satisfaction improvements.
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July 17 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT
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Distribution Leader Panel – Mastering Digital Transformation: Insights from Industry Leaders
July 17 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT
Join our upcoming Distribution Leader Panel Technology Strategies for Distributors, July 17 at 9 PT/12 ET, and learn from rock star experts who will help you understand how to use technologies to win:
Carrie G. Busbee, CIO at Core & Main, brings extensive experience driving technology initiatives in distribution.
Darren Taylor, former SVP of Digital and Marketing at FleetPride and former CMO at MORSCO, contributes leadership expertise in B2B commerce and digital marketing.
John Pehler, an accomplished digital strategist, has held senior roles at Grainger, Rexel as Chief Digital Officer and Caterpillar as the Global Head of Digital Customer Engagement.
Listen in and ask questions as the group discusses topics like:
- Ecommerce excellence: Refine your platform to drive sales and improve your customer experience
- Crafting personalized customer experiences
- Data-driven decisions: Leverage analytics for informed strategic planning and execution
- Navigating digital transformation, from challenges in operations to improving customer experiences
- Mobile technology solutions: Leveraging mobile applications and devices to empower sales teams, field technicians, and customers
Don’t miss this chance to learn proven strategies and real-world examples to help move your business forward! Secure your spot now and take your technology advantage to the next level.
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- July 17
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Technology Leader Panel: Unleashing the Power of Technology in Sales — Transform Your Strategy
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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.
BBH will fuel expansion plans for material handling distributor.
Sales growth driven in part by expanded relationship with Hitachi.
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.
BBH will fuel expansion plans for material handling distributor.
Sales growth driven in part by expanded relationship with Hitachi.