Berkshire eSupply benefits by making its products available on hundreds (and potentially thousands) of websites operated by small and midsize industrial distributors. It’s a great plan,
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Safety distributor Arbill has developed a deep set of services, including training and compliance, as well as a private-label product line to meet customers’
Distributors continue to fall behind in building websites that meet their customers’ needs better than other choices, such as search engines and manufacturers’ digital
In his book, The Distributor’s Fee Based Services Manifesto: Why You Need to Consider Charging for Your Services, distribution expert Frank Hurtte argues that distributors face a tough challenge. As market
It is increasingly important for distributors to add value and differentiate themselves from the competition. Peter Neuberger, CEO of United Performance Metals, shared with
This post previews some of the key findings in the first report based on our research for the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors into how
Peter Jackson, CEO of Miller Industrial Supply, came up in the world of consumer marketing and design before breaking into industrial distribution when he
Learn how distributors can analyze transactional and customer-provided data to generate industry-specific insights, develop robust benchmarks and tailor advice to match customer objectives.
In this free whitepaper, we outline how distributors can build a more consultative and adaptive sales force to differentiate in 2021 and beyond.
Distributors who regularly solicit their customers’ input via customer surveys gain important insights for decision-making.
You’ll know you’re stuck in a brand graveyard if your customers only buy a small percentage of your product offering, only buy big products
For some companies, an annual increase of 1% in customer retention over each of the next ten years results in 20% increase in annual
To understand how vulnerable a distribution vertical is to disruption, look at the relationship between the product category’s complexity and the ability for the
Here’s what to consider when considering what “product” means to your distribution business and your customer relationships.
Distributors’ field sales teams are adapting to a new way of reaching prospects now that they cannot just get in the car to visit
Distributors worry that Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is assuming key distributor roles and erasing them from the equation. The service picks, packs, ships and
Distributors: Are you looking for some simple, straightforward and painless ways to make adjustments that improve your profitability? Here are a few of our
Understanding and monetizing value-added services in wholesale distribution is critical to competing today. But many distributors tend to have a limited worldview when it
Most distributors keep busy enough just handling incoming calls, emails and, in many cases orders from their website. But how do we know if
If you’re like most distributors, you already provide several value-added services at no cost to your customers. But have you analyzed the cost and
Upcoming Events

Wholesale Change: Your B2B Marketplace Strategy: What You Need to Compete
July 6 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT

Alex Moazed burst onto the scene as a platform business expert when he co-authored the best-selling book, “Modern Monopolies” in 2016. Since then, Alex has been widely acclaimed as an expert on marketplaces and has appeared on multiple television shows, including Fox Business News and Bloomberg TV. He’s a featured keynote speaker at many conferences and on July 6 at 9 PT/12 ET, he’ll be joining us on the Wholesale Change Show.
Alex will share his unmatched experience working with major distributors, technology startups, venture capital firms and manufacturers as they formulate their marketplace strategies. We’ll ask him to update us on the latest trends in B2B marketplaces and share some key lessons distributors need to know as they choose how to compete in the fast-changing competitive landscape. Don’t miss this opportunity to follow the conversation and ask questions of one of the brightest thinkers in B2B digital strategy.
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- Date:
- July 6
- 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/your-b2b-marketplace-strategy-what-you-need-to-compete-featuring-alex-moazed
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Alex Moazed join us on July 6 to share his unmatched experience working with major distributors, technology startups, venture capital firms and manufacturers.

2022 State of Analytics in Distribution
July 13 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT

Distributors continue to struggle with driving value through analytics, despite recognizing its critical importance in their businesses.
But if distributors want to turn data into dollars, they need to stop playing catch up and get more strategic. Our speaker will share what distributors need to do to take their analytics programs to the next level and differentiate.
Join us July 13, when Senthil Gunasekaran, Co-Founder of Actvantage and author of seven best-selling NAW books focused on the use of analytics in distribution, will share:
- The types and importance of analytics by function
- Who owns analytics within distributor organizations, and how those resources are organized
- How distributors are benefiting from analytics
- The newest technologies that are driving analytics, including AI, machine learning and automation
- The blind spots distributors need to watch for when implementing analytics
Details
- Date:
- July 13
- Time:
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12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT
- Event Category:
- Upcoming Webinar
- Website:
- https://pages.distributionstrategy.com/acton/media/6612/2022-state-of-analytics-in-distribution
Join us July 13 to learn why distributors continue to struggle with driving value through analytics, despite recognizing its critical importance in their businesses.

Wholesale Change: A Conversation with NAW CEO Eric Hoplin
July 20 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT

Eric Hoplin, CEO of the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW), will be joining us for the July 20 episode of Wholesale Change. He’ll share his take on key concerns and trends – including labor, supply chain disruption, digital transformation and more – based on his ongoing conversations with dozens of senior distribution company leaders. He’ll also provide an update on NAW, including the work they are doing to support distributors in Washington D.C.
Bring your questions on July 20 at 9 PT / 12 ET.
Details
- Date:
- July 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/a-conversation-with-naw-ceo-eric-hoplin
Related Events
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Wholesale Change: Your B2B Marketplace Strategy: What You Need to Compete
July 6 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT
Eric Hoplin, CEO of the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW), will be joining us for the July 20 episode of Wholesale Change.
Berkshire eSupply benefits by making its products available on hundreds (and potentially thousands) of websites operated by small and midsize industrial distributors. It’s a great plan,
Safety distributor Arbill has developed a deep set of services, including training and compliance, as well as a private-label product line to meet customers’
Distributors continue to fall behind in building websites that meet their customers’ needs better than other choices, such as search engines and manufacturers’ digital
In his book, The Distributor’s Fee Based Services Manifesto: Why You Need to Consider Charging for Your Services, distribution expert Frank Hurtte argues that distributors face a tough challenge. As market
It is increasingly important for distributors to add value and differentiate themselves from the competition. Peter Neuberger, CEO of United Performance Metals, shared with
This post previews some of the key findings in the first report based on our research for the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors into how
Peter Jackson, CEO of Miller Industrial Supply, came up in the world of consumer marketing and design before breaking into industrial distribution when he
Learn how distributors can analyze transactional and customer-provided data to generate industry-specific insights, develop robust benchmarks and tailor advice to match customer objectives.
In this free whitepaper, we outline how distributors can build a more consultative and adaptive sales force to differentiate in 2021 and beyond.
Distributors who regularly solicit their customers’ input via customer surveys gain important insights for decision-making.
You’ll know you’re stuck in a brand graveyard if your customers only buy a small percentage of your product offering, only buy big products
For some companies, an annual increase of 1% in customer retention over each of the next ten years results in 20% increase in annual
To understand how vulnerable a distribution vertical is to disruption, look at the relationship between the product category’s complexity and the ability for the
Here’s what to consider when considering what “product” means to your distribution business and your customer relationships.
Distributors’ field sales teams are adapting to a new way of reaching prospects now that they cannot just get in the car to visit
Distributors worry that Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is assuming key distributor roles and erasing them from the equation. The service picks, packs, ships and
Distributors: Are you looking for some simple, straightforward and painless ways to make adjustments that improve your profitability? Here are a few of our
Understanding and monetizing value-added services in wholesale distribution is critical to competing today. But many distributors tend to have a limited worldview when it
Most distributors keep busy enough just handling incoming calls, emails and, in many cases orders from their website. But how do we know if
If you’re like most distributors, you already provide several value-added services at no cost to your customers. But have you analyzed the cost and
Berkshire eSupply benefits by making its products available on hundreds (and potentially thousands) of websites operated by small and midsize industrial distributors. It’s a great plan,
Safety distributor Arbill has developed a deep set of services, including training and compliance, as well as a private-label product line to meet customers’
Distributors continue to fall behind in building websites that meet their customers’ needs better than other choices, such as search engines and manufacturers’ digital
In his book, The Distributor’s Fee Based Services Manifesto: Why You Need to Consider Charging for Your Services, distribution expert Frank Hurtte argues that distributors face a tough challenge. As market
It is increasingly important for distributors to add value and differentiate themselves from the competition. Peter Neuberger, CEO of United Performance Metals, shared with
This post previews some of the key findings in the first report based on our research for the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors into how
Peter Jackson, CEO of Miller Industrial Supply, came up in the world of consumer marketing and design before breaking into industrial distribution when he
Learn how distributors can analyze transactional and customer-provided data to generate industry-specific insights, develop robust benchmarks and tailor advice to match customer objectives.
In this free whitepaper, we outline how distributors can build a more consultative and adaptive sales force to differentiate in 2021 and beyond.
Distributors who regularly solicit their customers’ input via customer surveys gain important insights for decision-making.
You’ll know you’re stuck in a brand graveyard if your customers only buy a small percentage of your product offering, only buy big products
For some companies, an annual increase of 1% in customer retention over each of the next ten years results in 20% increase in annual
To understand how vulnerable a distribution vertical is to disruption, look at the relationship between the product category’s complexity and the ability for the
Here’s what to consider when considering what “product” means to your distribution business and your customer relationships.
Distributors’ field sales teams are adapting to a new way of reaching prospects now that they cannot just get in the car to visit
Distributors worry that Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is assuming key distributor roles and erasing them from the equation. The service picks, packs, ships and
Distributors: Are you looking for some simple, straightforward and painless ways to make adjustments that improve your profitability? Here are a few of our
Understanding and monetizing value-added services in wholesale distribution is critical to competing today. But many distributors tend to have a limited worldview when it
Most distributors keep busy enough just handling incoming calls, emails and, in many cases orders from their website. But how do we know if
If you’re like most distributors, you already provide several value-added services at no cost to your customers. But have you analyzed the cost and