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Only if distributors try to beat Amazon at its own game.
Nearly every product you sell will soon be readily available, online, from other sellers who can deliver quickly, too.
Distributors site improved efficiency as a panacea for growing competitive pressures in a slowing economy, but often dont know where to start.
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MDMs Tom Gale recaps highlights of our latest webcast with Mike Marks on the key factors to position for growth in the year ahead.
Theres a quote about not letting a good crisis go to waste; it can provide an opportunity to leverage whatever disruption is in play to address other issues in addition to the main event. Thats a great mindset to think about 2020.
This driving force determines where we direct our energy, efforts and passion both personally and professionally.
The company estimates annual savings of $5 million once the closure is completed.
There is tremendous value in reaching out to associates, suppliers and customers to gauge and benchmark the quality of the relationship from all sides.
The companys new Rochester location replaces a smaller facility.
Disruption. Innovation. Disruptive innovation. Innovative disruption. Take your pick. True innovation takes the distraction out of disruption.
As Amazons ground and air delivery services continue to grow, the decision by FedEx highlights a dilemma often faced by distributors: Is the business gained from a relationship with Amazon worth the potential risks of working with a competitor? David Gordon of Channel Marketing Group weighs multiple considerations and potential alternatives for distributors.
The branches are in Ohio, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and California.
Daniel Zhang succeeds Jack Ma, who announced his retirement one year ago.
The DeSoto facility is now fully operational and key to the companys UX strategy.
Winsupply of West Orange in Ocoee will serve residential plumbing, MRO contractors.
Distributors who embrace the process of innovation are honing a valuable skill.
