Articles by Natalie Forster

A staple throughout the PHCP-PVF supply chain is the resiliency shown during though times. 

The American Supply Association (ASA) works tirelessly to engage members and leaders to identify the greatest industry challenges and envision necessary resources for long-term success. 

Supply House Times recently caught up with several leading distributors and manufactures to gather a feel for what trends are happening throughout the valve sector in commercial, industrial and residential applications. 

In yet another recent conversation centered around the pandemic, I was truly impressed with a Philadelphia-based rep agency and its immediate ability to adapt.

It’s no secret that training and educational resources are a true must for the PHCP-PVF industry, and with the recent pandemic, businesses are taking advantage of virtual training more than ever. 

Think back to this time in 2019. The state of the industrial PVF supply chain, and expectations for the coming year were pretty different than how the market appears today. 

With the disruption of COVID-19, efficiency in showrooms and distribution centers is more important than ever. 

Latest data from the CJ Driscoll & Associates 2019-2020 Mobile Resource Management Report says adoption for GPS tracking/fleet management technology is more than 50% across all industries that operate vehicles and other mobile resources.  

According to the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) Living Impacts Design Report for 2020, there are four overarching themes.

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.