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4 Ways AI Can Grow Business During COVID-19 – Leveraging the Power of AI #15
The United States is entering a new phase of crisis management. For the first time in weeks, restrictions are easing instead of intensifying. The economy is reopening. And for distributors, that means the biggest changes … Read MoreCOVID-specific return to work question: An associate presumed to be exposed to a COVID positive associate was sent home to quarantine for 14 days. On his own initiative, he went to get tested and it came back negative. When would you permit him back to work? Immediately? Three days? Seven days? Something else? I have found no ‘official’ guidance on this so I’d like to ask for your opinion. Thank you!
Read MoreDuring ongoing operations in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, we as a company share in dealing with positive cases. The guidance from CDC, states and down to local health departments varies with respect to back to work requirements for a previously identified positive COVID case. We are following the 14 day from positive test or diagnosis until return to work guidance currently, but are there other practices in use that are recommended to increase safety for the full workforce when a prior COVID case is reintroduced? As a part two, we are potentially doing excessive 3rd party cleanings from certified providers shutting down facilities for day(s) upon having a positive case, are there any best practices on cleaning companies have found?
Read MoreHours of Service Regulations Suspended for Commercial Motor Vehicles Providing Emergency Relief to Combat COVID-19
In response to President Trump issuing a national emergency declaration on Friday, March 13, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued an emergency declaration that suspended hours of service (HOS) regulations for operators of … Read MoreHow much inventory dollars do you currently keep on hand? We are at that 100 M in sales dollars per year and I am trying to judge if we keep too much inventory dollars at any given time. During the covid slow times we were able to substantially lower that amount, but now that things have started to pick up again we are at pre covid levels.
Read MoreWith decreased travel due to COVID-19 we are reexamining how we compensate for car travel for outside sales reps and managers. Is your program mileage reimbursement, vehicle allowance, vehicle provided or other? If you have used an outside company to administer your program, who have you used? Do rates vary based on geography? Did you change from a vehicle allowance or company car to mileage reimbursement and how did that go? Any feedback is appreciated!
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3 Reasons to Invest in AI Now – Leveraging the Power of AI #19
There are a lot of reasons for distributors to adopt AI. As I explain in previous posts, the technology can help inside and outside sales reps sell more, transform customer service branches into revenue drivers and … Read More
NAW Billion Dollar CEO Virtual Roundtable, 2020
Virtual Roundtable - October 8, 2020: 9:00 Am Eastern to 1:00 PM Eastern Register Today We are currently in the process of finalizing our virtual 2020 program. Please check back for updates. Please contact Tara Mostatab at … Read More NAW Billion Dollar CFO Virtual Roundtable, Fall 2020
Virtual Roundtable - December 2, 2020 Register We are currently in the process of finalizing our virtual Fall 2020 program. Please check back for updates. Please contact Tara Mostatab at tmostatab@naw.org if you have any questions. AboutAgendaParticipantsZoom MeetingAbout Patrick … Read More NAW Billion Dollar CFO Virtual Roundtable, Spring 2020
Virtual Roundtable on June 3, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM Register AboutAgendaParticipantsLocationAbout Patrick (Pat) McKune, CFO for M. Holland Company, talks with Adam Isenberg, NAW Vice President – Corporate Relations, about the value of participating in the semi-annual … Read More
NAW Billion Dollar CHRO Virtual Roundtable, Spring 2020
Virtual Roundtable on May 12, 1:30 - 5 pm Eastern Time Register Today AboutAgendaParticipantsLocationAbout Kari Heerdt, Senior Vice President of New Business Innovation & Transformation for MSC Industrial Supply, talks with Adam Isenberg, NAW Vice President – Corporate … Read More
NAW Billion Dollar CLO Virtual Roundtable, Fall 2020
If you are interested in sponsorship, please contact John Peter, Chief Corporate Relations Officer, at jpeter@naw.org. Virtual Roundtable - November 18, 2020 Register Today We are currently in the process of finalizing our virtual Fall 2020 program. Please check … Read More NAW Billion Dollar CLO Virtual Roundtable, Spring 2020
If you are interested in sponsorship, please contact John Peter, Chief Corporate Relations Officer, at jpeter@naw.org. Virtual Roundtable on May 13, 1:30 pm - 5 pm Eastern Time Register Today We are currently in the process of finalizing our … Read More
NAW Billion Dollar Company CIO Virtual Roundtable, Spring 2020
Virtual Roundtable on June 3, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM Eastern Time Register Today We are currently in the process of finalizing our Spring 2020 program. Please check back for updates. Please contact Tara Mostatab at tmostatab@naw.org … Read More NAW Billion Dollar Company Virtual CIO Roundtable, Fall 2020
Virtual Roundtable - December 2, 2020 Register Today We are currently in the process of finalizing our virtual Fall 2020 program. Please check back for updates. Please contact Tara Mostatab at tmostatab@naw.org if you have any questions. AboutAgendaParticipantsZoom … Read More NAW Billion Dollar Operations Roundtable, Spring 2020
Virtual Roundtable - June 9th 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm EST Register Today AboutAgendaParticipantsHotelAbout “NAW enables a free-flow of ideas and answers to Questions for Operations executives from large companies and different industries. The Roundtable is a “great-value-add” … Read More NAW Billion Dollar Operations Virtual Roundtable, Fall 2020
If you are interested in sponsorship, please contact John Peter, Chief Corporate Relations Officer, at jpeter@naw.org. Virtual Roundtable - November 18, 2020 Register Today We are currently in the process of finalizing our virtual Fall 2020 program. Please check … Read More 4 Ways AI Can Grow Business During COVID-19 – Leveraging the Power of AI #15
The United States is entering a new phase of crisis management. For the first time in weeks, restrictions are easing instead of intensifying. The economy is reopening. And for distributors, that means the biggest changes … Read MoreHours of Service Regulations Suspended for Commercial Motor Vehicles Providing Emergency Relief to Combat COVID-19
In response to President Trump issuing a national emergency declaration on Friday, March 13, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued an emergency declaration that suspended hours of service (HOS) regulations for operators of … Read More 3 Reasons to Invest in AI Now – Leveraging the Power of AI #19
There are a lot of reasons for distributors to adopt AI. As I explain in previous posts, the technology can help inside and outside sales reps sell more, transform customer service branches into revenue drivers and … Read More
3 Steps to Managing Market Shifts with Inventory Analytics – Driving Performance with Analytics #4
The ongoing uncertainty and complexity due to COVID-19 has many longing for the days before it was part of our vocabulary—and our lives. However, the world isn’t likely to revert any time soon. That means … Read More
A Mid-Crisis Assessment to Prepare for the New Normal – Driving Performance with Analytics #5
During and after extreme disruption, such as that caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the thought of doing a performance assessment can be overwhelming. However, taking a microscope to performance in a time of crisis can … Read More
A Playbook for Distributors to SURGE Ahead Using Customer Stratification – Driving Performance with Analytics #1
Each of your customers brings value to your business. Some already provide a considerably high value that your business relies on, while others have significant potential that you haven’t fully tapped. Then there are the … Read More
Are Distributors Learning from Retail’s E-Commerce Transformation? – Distributors in the Digital Era #85
In many ways, the impact of digital transformation and disruption on the retail industry is ahead of similar changes happening in distribution. Distributors can learn from retail and then upgrade their strategies and operational plans … Read More
Are Your Managers Managing Your Culture? – Distributors in the Digital Era #87
I’ve learned from many distributor leaders that a company’s culture is determined not only by its values, but by the particular employee behaviors that are most aligned with achieving its ideals. A positive, well-managed culture … Read More
Distributors Are Innovating, But Are Manufacturers Paying Attention? – Distributors in the Digital Era #83
Distributors are a strategic go-to-market asset for manufacturers and many are stepping up to reinvent the traditional distribution business model for the digital age. My recent conversations with manufacturers indicate that many suppliers have not … Read More
