Distributors - Articles - Page 48

Natalie Forster: A balancing act

Showrooms must prove value in both e-commerce platforms and in-person customer experience.

June 29, 2020

Since this issue includes bath and kitchen trends, Showroom of the Year and distribution software technology, I spent quite a bit of time talking to showroom operations managers and owners.

MKS Pipe and Valve announces leadership changes

June 24, 2020

Patrick Adams, former president and CEO, becomes chairman and director of special projects. Steven Adams, former executive vice president, becomes president and CEO.

New survey shows ASA members pivoting out of COVID-19

Economic uncertainty, employee morale and customers going out of business are greatest challenges going forward.

June 18, 2020

The fourth and final COVID-19 impact survey conducted by American Supply Association business intelligence partner Industry Insights shows member respondents are making strides in a number of categories as the industry emerges from the throws of the pandemic.

CM Services partners with Water and Sewer Distributors of America

June 8, 2020

The Association Partnership Company (CM) announced it is beginning a partnership with the Water and Sewer Distributors of America (WASDA). CM will provide full-service association management services to WASDA with the goal of helping WASDA identify and achieve its mission.

AD’s slate of fall meetings moves to virtual setting

June 8, 2020

AD has announced that in anticipation of the need for continued emphasis on local operations, employees and families, sensitivity to financial impacts and an ongoing focus on safety and wellness, the group will be going to a virtual format for its Fall meetings.

Investment in business pays off

Pepco Sales & Marketing demonstrates that successful organizational and leadership changes benefit its team and customers.

Natalie Forster

June 5, 2020

Pepco Sales and Marketing out of Dallas, Texas, has plenty to celebrate this year. In addition to being recognized as Supply House Times 2020 Manufacturers Representative of the Year, the company also hits its 55-year anniversary and has an exciting shift in leadership happening.

Natalie Forster: Mid-year review

Give yourself and your company a mid-year assessment, make goals for the future.

Natalie Forster

June 3, 2020

There isn’t much we can control, but we can always control our actions and ability to adapt.

First Supply announces management updates

June 3, 2020

Justin Schotz has been promoted from warehouse manager to branch manager of the Eau Claire, WI Branch, and Tim Rissman named First Supply Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN area manager.

HARDI releases monthly trends report through April 2020

June 3, 2020

HARDI distributors report 19.2% revenue decrease in April.

How distributors should adjust to the new normal

Opening back up requires careful adjustments in order to operate in this new era.

Dick Friedman

June 2, 2020

Unfortunately, during this lockdown the vast majority of PHCP, PVF and HVAC distributors are suffering from reduced sales, and consequently are operating with fewer, part-time and remotely working personnel.