On Dec. 7, 2021, more than 27,000 customers of Amazon Web Services (AWS) — which includes Ring Security Cameras, Disney+, Netflix, Prime Video, Facebook, Venmo and more— experienced site outages, slow streaming or complete shut-offs of services. The outage also affected Amazon’s ability to deliver on its usually two-day shipping promise and delayed updates for customers.

Amazon’s analytics can identity SKUs on which they “Can’t Realize a Profit” (CRaP). 

Could you imagine all the problems that you would encounter if you sold split A/C systems online to consumers? Think of the liability! And how would you handle returns? Not a good idea!

The factors impacting the manufacturing industry in the coming year – and ways to turn potential obstacles into game-changers.

Not everyone agrees with me that Amazon will buy a bricks-and-mortar industrial supply company in the next 18 months.

eCommerce is an ever-evolving challenge for distributors.

Not enough distributors have destination websites.

Supply House Times Guest Editorial: Amazon already is a formidable foe to most industrial suppliers.

We are rapidly advancing in to a world where every aspect of a shopping journey will be instant.

In addition to the growth of wholesaler showrooms, a lot of independently-owned showrooms were opening up all across our fruited plains.