e-commerce

Plumbing Manufacturers International joins Buy Safe America to advance INFORM Consumers Act

March 25, 2021

PMI joined with the Buy Safe America Coalition, a group of retailers, consumer groups, wholesaler-distributors and manufacturers, to support and advance the INFORM Consumers Act. Introduced in the U.S. Senate on March 23, the legislation is designed to protect consumers from counterfeit and stolen products sold online, which has become a growing problem.

DDI System focuses on easy adoption and affordability

The distribution software provider emphasizes the importance of consumer-friendly e-commerce platforms.

Natalie Forster

July 6, 2020

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

Bruce Merrifield: How digital disruptors (will) skim distributor sales

August 26, 2019

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Digital disruptors are multiplying!

Independent reps are tasked with creating demand in their territories for their manufacturers’ products

Protecting rep commissions as online sales grow

February 21, 2019

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Independent reps are the professional eyes and ears in the field for their manufacturers.

Bruce Merrifield: Amazon’s war on CRaP

Bruce Merrifield

February 14, 2019

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

DDI System distributor eCommerce platform

February 13, 2019

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DDI System’s eCommerce Pro is a flexible eCommerce platform completely connected to Inform ERP, supporting a leading-edge experience for both B2B and B2C retail shoppers, the company explains.

Jim Wheeler: Do you want to be an Amazon?

Jim Wheeler

January 25, 2019

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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!

eCommerce system itself must be able to handle a personalized buying experience.

4 biggest disruptors for manufacturers and distributors in 2019

Karie Daudt

January 11, 2019

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

Merfish Pipe & Supply wins with "those who brung ya"

SupplyHouse.com celebrates Trade Tuesday

Trade Tuesday is the company's version of Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

December 10, 2018

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SupplyHouse.com, an e-commerce company that sells plumbing, heating and HVAC supplies, offered a 5% off site-wide sale for Trade Tuesday, their version of Black Friday and Cyber Monday.