Shedding outdated technology is not only improving productivity and efficiency for the California-based company, but also allows for controlled scale and growth, with improved data accuracy and elevated customer satisfaction levels. Subscribers should log-in below...
The Irving, Texas-based distributor is taking its e-commerce capabilities to the next level with an investment in master data management to overcome limitations of legacy systems, and continuing to invest heavily in technology and talent...
Just as important as technology and perhaps more so for distributors are building the right business processes and organizational structures to make sure you are creating the best value for your customers. Thats the core...
Transitioning ownership of a family business is the most important business decision you will make. No challenge has as much potential to amplify the stresses, or conversely, highlight the special advantages of operating a family...
Allied Electronics & Automations industry-leading focus on digital marketing as a core business strategy is driving omnichannel sales success for the award-winning distributor. The efforts earned Allied an MDM 2019 Digital Innovator award. Subscribers should...
The wholesale HVAC distributors website now features an enhanced online catalog and improved search functionality, and the company invested in text ordering capabilities to improve mobile functions and shorten wait time. The efforts earned Charles...
MDM is kicking off our inaugural class of 2019 Digital Innovator Award winners with profiles from Ludwig Meister and Hisco.
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About seven years ago, Hisco, a leading specialty distributor based in Houston, set out to better understand the companys profit drivers through a data-based analysis. Developing a successful system has taken years of cultural change...
Eighty-percent of business owners want to retire in the next 10 years, according to a Business Enterprise Institute survey. Unfortunately, most of those business owners have not actually created a concrete, written plan for their...
Since 2010, Robert W. Baird & Co., in partnership with Modern Distribution Management, has conducted quarterly surveys of distributors and manufacturers to gauge business trends and the outlook for the industry. This quarter’s survey polled...
Not surprisingly, our quarterly Baird cover story confirms both leading indicators as well as what were hearing anecdotally from distribution executives. The first quarter showed signs of weakness compared to the previous quarter for most...
Three ways distributors can leverage the power of e-commerce.
