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Distribution Sales Strategy

How AI Can Support a Greater Customer Experience – and Drive Greater Margins

Offer better service and a more consultative experience with the help of AI.
  • Benj Cohen
  • April 3, 2023
5 hurdles on a racing track
Operations

5 Common Employee Issues That Keep Getting More Challenging

Post-pandemic, businesses are finding these five areas of employee engagement more challenging than ever.
  • Tom Vander Well
  • March 27, 2023
Hands in a circle
Operations

The Power of Follow-up: How COE Distributing’s Culture is Driving Rapid Growth

J.D. Ewing, CEO of COE Distributing, shares his advice for distributors.
  • Ian Heller
  • March 23, 2023
Want to Do More with Less – Despite the Labor Shortage? Embrace Technology
Distribution Technology

Want to Do More with Less – Despite the Labor Shortage? Embrace Technology

How can technology free your team up to do more important tasks?
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • March 7, 2023
Operations

HR Strategies in Distribution: Rethink the Status Quo

To attract and retain good people, we have to rethink our language surrounding employee management.
  • Dirk Beveridge
  • March 2, 2023
ROI Customer Experience
Distribution Marketing

How a Measured Approach to Customer Experience Can Drive Real ROI for Your Company

Companies that focus on Customer Experience often outperform those that do not.
  • Brian Hopkins
  • February 17, 2023
700% Growth in 3 Years
Strategy

700% Growth in 3 Years: How Employee Engagement Powers Growth for Building Controls & Solutions

BC&S CEO Eric Chernik shares principles proven to achieve fast growth and strong financial return.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • February 13, 2023
Secrets to Driving Growth
Distribution Marketing

The Secret to Driving Growth: Understanding Your Customers Better

Get a picture of what the customer cares about before you start making changes.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • January 24, 2023
Playing the Long Game
Operations

3 Strategies to Build a Business for the Next Generation – and the Next After That

It’s time to redefine the future of distribution. 
  • Dirk Beveridge
  • January 23, 2023
Thinking Beyond the Singular Sales Call
Distribution Sales Strategy

Distributor Strategic Growth in the New Economy, Part I: Thinking Beyond the Singular Sales Call

As distributors consolidate, growth becomes far more complex than a singular sales call. 
  • Scott Benfield
  • December 6, 2022
Digitalization Q&A
Distribution Technology

How Digitalization Changed the Manufacturer-Distributor Relationship

Using your unique relationships to propel the customer journey into the future.
  • Alex Chausovsky
  • December 6, 2022
decoding
Operations

Decoding the Supply Chain for 2023: Your Next Steps

The past two years of supply chain disruption and how to plan for 2023.
  • Alex Chausovsky
  • November 21, 2022
Operations

Stop Using Yesterday’s Obsolete KPIs

Distributors need to work off new KPIs that match today’s market to achieve profitable growth.
  • Jonathan Byrnes
  • November 18, 2022
warehouse-master-distributors-and-marketplaces
Operations

Distributors’ Warehouse Operations: Room for Improvement

Distributors share how they currently manage warehouse operations – and what their plans are given these realities.
  • Jonathan Bein
  • November 10, 2022
price increase
Distribution Marketing

5 Key Principles for Executing Your Next Price Increase

Here are five principles to keep in mind for your pricing strategy.
  • Pete Morelli
  • November 10, 2022
attracting top talent
Operations

How Distributors Can Attract and Retain Top Talent

Distributors continue to face struggles in the labor market and need to be aware of how to attract and retain talent as the economy
  • Alex Chausovsky
  • November 8, 2022
5 steps to rein in pricing
Distribution Sales Strategy

Stop Shaking Your Fist and Act: 5 Steps to Rein in Pricing

Here are five steps to take back control of your pricing.
  • Scott Sinning
  • November 7, 2022
strategic planning
Operations

More Than a Budget: How Distributors Should Do Strategic Planning

Distributors need a strategic plan if they want to remain competitive and profitable.
  • Jonathan Bein
  • October 31, 2022
news distribution
Operations

‘Freight Recession’?: What to Know About Logistics in 2023 and Beyond (The Discerning Distributor, Episode 3)

Anthony Smith, Chief Economist for Freight Waves, discusses the state of the freight industry, and steps distributors and manufacturers should take.
  • Alex Chausovsky
  • October 17, 2022
Dead Skunk Pricing
Distribution Marketing

Distributors’ Dead Skunk Pricing: How to Avoid the Stink

7 examples of common dead-skunk pricing practices distributors need to let go of.
  • Scott Benfield
  • October 3, 2022

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How Distributors are Solving Supply Chain Challenges

Join us on July 23, 9 PT/12 ET, as we discuss how companies are building more resilient, agile supply chains.
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AI News and Gurus: The Show for Intelligent Distributors

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State of Distributor Sales

Join us on July 30, 2025 at 9PT/12ET as we delve into the state of distributor sales to enhance your customer experience.
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Distribution Sales Strategy

How AI Can Support a Greater Customer Experience – and Drive Greater Margins

Offer better service and a more consultative experience with the help of AI.
  • Benj Cohen
  • April 3, 2023
5 hurdles on a racing track
Operations

5 Common Employee Issues That Keep Getting More Challenging

Post-pandemic, businesses are finding these five areas of employee engagement more challenging than ever.
  • Tom Vander Well
  • March 27, 2023
Hands in a circle
Operations

The Power of Follow-up: How COE Distributing’s Culture is Driving Rapid Growth

J.D. Ewing, CEO of COE Distributing, shares his advice for distributors.
  • Ian Heller
  • March 23, 2023
Want to Do More with Less – Despite the Labor Shortage? Embrace Technology
Distribution Technology

Want to Do More with Less – Despite the Labor Shortage? Embrace Technology

How can technology free your team up to do more important tasks?
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • March 7, 2023
Operations

HR Strategies in Distribution: Rethink the Status Quo

To attract and retain good people, we have to rethink our language surrounding employee management.
  • Dirk Beveridge
  • March 2, 2023
ROI Customer Experience
Distribution Marketing

How a Measured Approach to Customer Experience Can Drive Real ROI for Your Company

Companies that focus on Customer Experience often outperform those that do not.
  • Brian Hopkins
  • February 17, 2023
700% Growth in 3 Years
Strategy

700% Growth in 3 Years: How Employee Engagement Powers Growth for Building Controls & Solutions

BC&S CEO Eric Chernik shares principles proven to achieve fast growth and strong financial return.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • February 13, 2023
Secrets to Driving Growth
Distribution Marketing

The Secret to Driving Growth: Understanding Your Customers Better

Get a picture of what the customer cares about before you start making changes.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • January 24, 2023
Playing the Long Game
Operations

3 Strategies to Build a Business for the Next Generation – and the Next After That

It’s time to redefine the future of distribution. 
  • Dirk Beveridge
  • January 23, 2023
Thinking Beyond the Singular Sales Call
Distribution Sales Strategy

Distributor Strategic Growth in the New Economy, Part I: Thinking Beyond the Singular Sales Call

As distributors consolidate, growth becomes far more complex than a singular sales call. 
  • Scott Benfield
  • December 6, 2022
Digitalization Q&A
Distribution Technology

How Digitalization Changed the Manufacturer-Distributor Relationship

Using your unique relationships to propel the customer journey into the future.
  • Alex Chausovsky
  • December 6, 2022
decoding
Operations

Decoding the Supply Chain for 2023: Your Next Steps

The past two years of supply chain disruption and how to plan for 2023.
  • Alex Chausovsky
  • November 21, 2022
Operations

Stop Using Yesterday’s Obsolete KPIs

Distributors need to work off new KPIs that match today’s market to achieve profitable growth.
  • Jonathan Byrnes
  • November 18, 2022
warehouse-master-distributors-and-marketplaces
Operations

Distributors’ Warehouse Operations: Room for Improvement

Distributors share how they currently manage warehouse operations – and what their plans are given these realities.
  • Jonathan Bein
  • November 10, 2022
price increase
Distribution Marketing

5 Key Principles for Executing Your Next Price Increase

Here are five principles to keep in mind for your pricing strategy.
  • Pete Morelli
  • November 10, 2022
attracting top talent
Operations

How Distributors Can Attract and Retain Top Talent

Distributors continue to face struggles in the labor market and need to be aware of how to attract and retain talent as the economy
  • Alex Chausovsky
  • November 8, 2022
5 steps to rein in pricing
Distribution Sales Strategy

Stop Shaking Your Fist and Act: 5 Steps to Rein in Pricing

Here are five steps to take back control of your pricing.
  • Scott Sinning
  • November 7, 2022
strategic planning
Operations

More Than a Budget: How Distributors Should Do Strategic Planning

Distributors need a strategic plan if they want to remain competitive and profitable.
  • Jonathan Bein
  • October 31, 2022
news distribution
Operations

‘Freight Recession’?: What to Know About Logistics in 2023 and Beyond (The Discerning Distributor, Episode 3)

Anthony Smith, Chief Economist for Freight Waves, discusses the state of the freight industry, and steps distributors and manufacturers should take.
  • Alex Chausovsky
  • October 17, 2022
Dead Skunk Pricing
Distribution Marketing

Distributors’ Dead Skunk Pricing: How to Avoid the Stink

7 examples of common dead-skunk pricing practices distributors need to let go of.
  • Scott Benfield
  • October 3, 2022

Recent Reports

State of CRM and Sales Analytics in Distribution

2025 State of Technology in Distribution

From Silos to Synergy: Transforming B2B Distribution with Automation and Collaboration

Optimizing B2B eCommerce for Distributors: Strategies for Scalability, Supply Chain Visibility and Digital Integration

Distribution Sales Strategy

How AI Can Support a Greater Customer Experience – and Drive Greater Margins

Offer better service and a more consultative experience with the help of AI.
  • Benj Cohen
  • April 3, 2023
5 hurdles on a racing track
Operations

5 Common Employee Issues That Keep Getting More Challenging

Post-pandemic, businesses are finding these five areas of employee engagement more challenging than ever.
  • Tom Vander Well
  • March 27, 2023
Hands in a circle
Operations

The Power of Follow-up: How COE Distributing’s Culture is Driving Rapid Growth

J.D. Ewing, CEO of COE Distributing, shares his advice for distributors.
  • Ian Heller
  • March 23, 2023
Want to Do More with Less – Despite the Labor Shortage? Embrace Technology
Distribution Technology

Want to Do More with Less – Despite the Labor Shortage? Embrace Technology

How can technology free your team up to do more important tasks?
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • March 7, 2023
Operations

HR Strategies in Distribution: Rethink the Status Quo

To attract and retain good people, we have to rethink our language surrounding employee management.
  • Dirk Beveridge
  • March 2, 2023
ROI Customer Experience
Distribution Marketing

How a Measured Approach to Customer Experience Can Drive Real ROI for Your Company

Companies that focus on Customer Experience often outperform those that do not.
  • Brian Hopkins
  • February 17, 2023
700% Growth in 3 Years
Strategy

700% Growth in 3 Years: How Employee Engagement Powers Growth for Building Controls & Solutions

BC&S CEO Eric Chernik shares principles proven to achieve fast growth and strong financial return.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • February 13, 2023
Secrets to Driving Growth
Distribution Marketing

The Secret to Driving Growth: Understanding Your Customers Better

Get a picture of what the customer cares about before you start making changes.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • January 24, 2023
Playing the Long Game
Operations

3 Strategies to Build a Business for the Next Generation – and the Next After That

It’s time to redefine the future of distribution. 
  • Dirk Beveridge
  • January 23, 2023
Thinking Beyond the Singular Sales Call
Distribution Sales Strategy

Distributor Strategic Growth in the New Economy, Part I: Thinking Beyond the Singular Sales Call

As distributors consolidate, growth becomes far more complex than a singular sales call. 
  • Scott Benfield
  • December 6, 2022
Digitalization Q&A
Distribution Technology

How Digitalization Changed the Manufacturer-Distributor Relationship

Using your unique relationships to propel the customer journey into the future.
  • Alex Chausovsky
  • December 6, 2022
decoding
Operations

Decoding the Supply Chain for 2023: Your Next Steps

The past two years of supply chain disruption and how to plan for 2023.
  • Alex Chausovsky
  • November 21, 2022
Operations

Stop Using Yesterday’s Obsolete KPIs

Distributors need to work off new KPIs that match today’s market to achieve profitable growth.
  • Jonathan Byrnes
  • November 18, 2022
warehouse-master-distributors-and-marketplaces
Operations

Distributors’ Warehouse Operations: Room for Improvement

Distributors share how they currently manage warehouse operations – and what their plans are given these realities.
  • Jonathan Bein
  • November 10, 2022
price increase
Distribution Marketing

5 Key Principles for Executing Your Next Price Increase

Here are five principles to keep in mind for your pricing strategy.
  • Pete Morelli
  • November 10, 2022
attracting top talent
Operations

How Distributors Can Attract and Retain Top Talent

Distributors continue to face struggles in the labor market and need to be aware of how to attract and retain talent as the economy
  • Alex Chausovsky
  • November 8, 2022
5 steps to rein in pricing
Distribution Sales Strategy

Stop Shaking Your Fist and Act: 5 Steps to Rein in Pricing

Here are five steps to take back control of your pricing.
  • Scott Sinning
  • November 7, 2022
strategic planning
Operations

More Than a Budget: How Distributors Should Do Strategic Planning

Distributors need a strategic plan if they want to remain competitive and profitable.
  • Jonathan Bein
  • October 31, 2022
news distribution
Operations

‘Freight Recession’?: What to Know About Logistics in 2023 and Beyond (The Discerning Distributor, Episode 3)

Anthony Smith, Chief Economist for Freight Waves, discusses the state of the freight industry, and steps distributors and manufacturers should take.
  • Alex Chausovsky
  • October 17, 2022
Dead Skunk Pricing
Distribution Marketing

Distributors’ Dead Skunk Pricing: How to Avoid the Stink

7 examples of common dead-skunk pricing practices distributors need to let go of.
  • Scott Benfield
  • October 3, 2022
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