In the realm of Industrial manufacturing, the potential of integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) could be a competitive advantage. One of the critical components underpinning the effectiveness of AI is structured data. Structured data refers to organized information that is formatted for easy analysis and interpretation by machines. In the context of HVACR manufacturers, … [Read more...] about Structured Data, a Prerequisite for AI Industrial Manufacturers
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Driving Share and Sales with Customer Loyalty Reward Programs
Industrial distributors and manufacturers are fighting to retain market share and seek growth in a challenging market. Typically, the most profitable strategy to strengthen, deepen and broaden opportunities within existing customers. An effective tool to achieving this is also a time-tested strategy for many Industrial distributors and some manufacturers ... contractor … [Read more...] about Driving Share and Sales with Customer Loyalty Reward Programs
ChatGPT, AI, Office, Teams and More Technology to Power Your Industrial Business
Within distribution there is a continuous, and increasing, call for distributors, manufacturers, and manufacturer representatives to “invest in technology.” And I would presume that companies are spending more on technology / digitalization than ever before. It may not show up in the IT budget, but marketing, pricing, sales, warehousing, manufacturing and other departments now … [Read more...] about ChatGPT, AI, Office, Teams and More Technology to Power Your Industrial Business
ERP … The Heart of Your Industrial Channel Business
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
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