Grainger probably has more eCommerce experience than any distributor. I remember back when they acquired a stake in MRO.com to form FindMRO.com. People thought they were crazy. In reality, it was probably a great experience from a learning perspective. They've built an eCommerce machine that also enables them to power Grainger.com and Zoro.com but also is the backbone of the … [Read more...] about “Be Like Mike?” Perhaps Data Like Grainger
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Manufacturers – Data Cleanup Doesn’t Work on Autopilot
Most distributors are dependent upon their manufacturers for product data (some have internal resources) to power their eCommerce systems and, increasingly, to support AI-powered applications. Most manufacturers rely on their internal staff to develop it. But here's a sneaky, albeit obvious observation ... manufacturers 1) develop new products, 2) occasionally have enhancements … [Read more...] about Manufacturers – Data Cleanup Doesn’t Work on Autopilot
