There was a phrase years ago that is attributed to EF Hutton, which was a financial advisory firm that goes “when EF Hutton speaks, people listen.” The inference was that EF Hutton had a wide reach, and somewhat influence. The same goes for Epicor given how integral their Prophet 21 and Eclipse ERP platforms are for many HVACR distributors.So, when Frank Heenan, Global VP of … [Read more...] about ERP … The Heart of Your Industrial Channel Business
Industry Insights
The Road to a New ERP System
Deciding on an ERP system is one of the most challenging decisions for an Industrial distributor given its impact on business operations … everything from easy of doing business, ability to integrate with other tools, access to information, cost (acquisition, maintenance, training, productivity) let alone it touches every person who interacts with a company … associates, … [Read more...] about The Road to a New ERP System
Driving Industrial Distributor Profitability Through Operational Efficiency
The past year has proven we are back to pre-pandemic industry growth rates and in many cases flat to single digit declines. Maintaining, and improving, net profitability in the face of slowing growth, increased cost structure, and stagnant (if not decreasing) margins, requires improved operational efficiency, inventory management, strategic price management, appropriate … [Read more...] about Driving Industrial Distributor Profitability Through Operational Efficiency
Part 2- How manufacturers can re-examine their Industrial distribution channel strategy for 2024
Part 2 of our series on how leading manufacturers are preparing for and examining their Industrial distribution channel for adjustments in 2024. Get yourself prepared for the coming manufacturer-manufacturer rep- distributor realignment games to come. Future-focused manufacturers have been re-examining their channel strategy for the past few years. As business slows, they will … [Read more...] about Part 2- How manufacturers can re-examine their Industrial distribution channel strategy for 2024
Part 1 – How manufacturers are re-examining their Industrial distribution channel strategy for 2024
Leading manufacturers are always preparing for and examining their Industrial distribution channel for adjustments in 2024. Get yourself prepared for the coming manufacturer-manufacturer rep- distributor realignment games to come. Future-focused manufacturers have been re-examining their channel strategy for the past few years. As business slows, they will step up communication … [Read more...] about Part 1 – How manufacturers are re-examining their Industrial distribution channel strategy for 2024
Labor. Tomorrow’s Workforce is Smaller
Labor. Many have talked about it’s shortage. Be it a lack of technicians, a lack of qualified people for distributors to hire, or a lack of staff for manufacturers. Many have “blamed” Covid, the focus on “work from home”, an emerging “gig” / freelance economy, and other reasons. Lots of efforts, and initiatives, have been undertaken to “get people back to work.” Recently, … [Read more...] about Labor. Tomorrow’s Workforce is Smaller
