Articles Tagged with ''distributors''

Most people creeping up on 65 are at least thinking of retirement, if the plan isn’t in motion already. Only a select few would set out to become an entrepreneur at age 65. Joe Abeling, founder of California-based Consumers Pipe and Supply, is one of those select few tenacious individuals.

Each year, the Premier 150 Distributors survey is conducted by BNP Media Market Research. BNP Media is the parent company of Supply House Times. The data from the survey is used to rank the top 150 PHCP-PVF industry distributors based on each company’s reported sales from the previous fiscal year. This list is based off fiscal year 2024.

Andrews beings years of experience in financial planning and analysis. 

The Part Works, Inc. marks its 45th anniversary with commemorative events in Seattle and Portland, recognizing decades of service to the Pacific Northwest’s plumbing and facilities maintenance industries. The gatherings will honor the company's legacy, its employees, and the customers who have supported its growth since 1980.

IMARK celebrates the suppliers who set the standard within IMARK for their dedication to service and excellence. 

In a recent discussion with Epicor, Supply House Times highlighted trends such as cybersecurity, onshoring, and automation in supply chain technology. By 2025, automation will be crucial for addressing the talent shortage and closing the knowledge gap as experienced workers retire. AI can help by organizing data, supporting new employees in maintaining productivity, and alleviating concerns about job displacement.

Cyber criminals often target distributors because they manage large B2B transactions, house valuable financial information, and sometimes use ERPs that are not up to date with modern security protection. Additionally, as infuriating as this is – cyber criminals know that distributors are essential to the supply chain, and are more likely to pay ransom in order to resume business operations quickly.

More than 700 industry professionals recently gathered in Las Vegas for the three-day 2025 MSA Convention.

HARDI says sales decline is due to one less billing day in February 2024.

As the 119th Congress unfolds, President Trump rapidly introduces Executive Orders on critical issues, including government efficiency through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), prompting legal challenges and a fresh look at presidential power.