Disruption is all about changing the rules Up to 22% of distribution sales reps will lose their jobs to e-commerce in the next four-and-a-half years. Dirk Beveridge June 29, 2015 According to a recent report, one million sales reps will lose their jobs to e-commerce by 2020.Read More
Why use true RMS meters? Also understand there are two types of power meters your company likely sells, averaging meters and true RMS meters. Jim Wheeler June 29, 2015 We all should be grateful Nicolai Tesla beat out Thomas Edison in his bid to provide the first major electrical service to parts of our country.Read More
Commodity prices due to rebound A“perfect negative storm” is due for reversal, the strength of which is yet to be determined as the year 2015 progresses. Morris R. Beschloss June 29, 2015 While first-quarter commodity prices were deeply embroiled in “bearish” territory during 2015’s first four months, a rebound is likely in the making later in the year.Read More
How to heat old churches In an attempt to prevent additional church-heating-related conundrums, I give you this. Dan Holohan June 29, 2015 A few issues ago I wrote about the chaos caused by installing motorized zone valves in older steam-heating systems found in places of worship.Read More
Have you jumped into the benefits of the American Supply Association? Rick Fantham June 29, 2015 In my first letter of the year as ASA president, I established my theme for 2015 as an invitation to Jump in Now.Read More
Celebrating the plumbing industry Mike Miazga June 22, 2015 As this issue of Supply House Times hits your mailboxes, the Fourth of July holiday celebrating our nation’s birth is right around the cornerRead More
Eye on Safety: Recognize safety at your company Dan Hilton May 20, 2015 It always is a good sign when ASA members are seeking out the application for the ASA Safety Award. Read More
What if we all sold like Amazon? Dan Holohan May 20, 2015 Amazon will be answering with drones.Read More
Do you see your inventory for what it really is? Jim Wheeler May 19, 2015 You might sitting on a pile of gold.Read More
Selling skills equals success Hank Darlington May 19, 2015 One thing that has remained constant is selling skills continue to be the single most important ingredient for success in the showroom business.Read More