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Hank Darlington

How to deliver great customer service

But, just what does “exceptional customer service” and “exceptional customer experiences” really mean?
Hank Darlington
September 29, 2016

The secret to delivering exceptional customer service to the folks coming through your showroom doors.


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Is oil the ultimate indicator for industrial PVF distributors?

Oil has been elevated to the status of stock market indicator.
Morris R. Beschloss
September 29, 2016

Oil has been elevated to the status of stock market indicator.


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The lure of online suppliers

Why some contractors buy some or most of their stuff from online suppliers these days.
Dan Holohan
September 29, 2016

Bricks-and-mortar suppliers had both supporters and detractors.


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Mary Jo Martin

PHCP distributor Robertson Supply champions balance

Idaho-based Robertson Supply is an example of a company that has found its groove when it comes to making decisions and implementing procedures.
Mary Jo Martin
September 29, 2016

The challenge for distributors is that changing times and increasing competition require investing in new ways of doing business that maximize efficiency and profitability.


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Navigating the negotiation

Navigating the negotiation

By definition, negotiation means “to confer with another so as to arrive at the settlement of some matter.”
Rebecca Falish
Melanie Felladore
Melanie Felladore
September 28, 2016

Does anyone really like to negotiate? 


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Every vote counts

ASA Washington update: Every vote counts

Four years ago during the 2012 elections, almost one in four eligible voters did not vote.
Dan Hilton
September 28, 2016

The American Supply Association is partnering with others in the business community to present Employee Voter Registration Week.


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Is your PHCP-PVF distribution company prepared for injuries?

To determine which kit is appropriate for your work environment, it is important to understand what injuries have occurred, and more importantly, which injuries could occur.
Michael Place
September 28, 2016

Injury response kits come in all shapes and sizes, each with a varying ability to treat the injuries that could occur.


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Scott Ritchey

For PHCP salespeople, time management is key

When was the last time you had a conversation that sounded like this?
Scott Ritchey
September 28, 2016

If time is money, should we not be investing our time and efforts in money-making activities?


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Air-to-air system problems can be traced to poor or improper air distribution

Why is understanding the air side so important?
Jim Wheeler
September 28, 2016

But in most of the places where I’ve worked and lived, the companies are nonunion and there are a lot of air-side components.


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Smithfield Supply debuts plumbing training center

“Everything in this industry changes so fast,” he says. “It’s tough for a salesperson to keep up on it, let alone a contractor.”
Mike Miazga
September 28, 2016

Two current major industry topics of discussion are attracting new talent and employee-customer training.


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