Distributor

Performance Management

Recession Worries or Not?

The customer’s ‘buy signal’ from insight to action.

October 2, 2023

Howard Coleman

This column is focused on push vs. pull supply chains.

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Inventory Management

Let’s Get Personal — Again

Whether they walk in the door, make a phone call, send an email or go to our website, we want our customers to feel welcome.

October 2, 2023

Jason Bader

I recently invited Susan Merlo, author of “The Digital Distributor,” to speak to our peer collaboration community about personalization and the use of artificial intelligence (AI).

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Cooper New England Sales: Relationships, Not Transaction Sales

The manufacturers’ representative marks its 50th anniversary by reflecting on its core values of education, professionalism and customer service.

October 2, 2023

Ruth Mitchell

In the corridors of Cooper New England Sales, there’s a voice that resonates wisdom passed down from its founder, Gary Cooper...

Building Futures for 125 Years

Dakota Supply Group celebrates its anniversary by continuing to build up the futures of its customers, team members and communities.

October 2, 2023

Ruth Mitchell

Dakota Supply Group (DSG) has a rich history; founded in 1898, it recently celebrated its 125th anniversary. DSG has proudly contributed to building our nation for more than a century.

Charging Into a Milestone Anniversary

Pacific Plumbing Supply charts a bold course for the future with significant investments, celebrating the past and investing in future growth.

October 2, 2023

Ruth Mitchell

In 1949, Maurice Sherman left his family’s salvage reselling business to start his venture, Pacific Plumbing Supply, in Seattle

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PVF Plays Big Role in U.S. Chemical Projects

Demand for plastics has increased across nearly all demand segments, including electronics, automotive, industrial and housing.

October 2, 2023

Pipe, valves and fittings (PVF) hold great importance in the chemical processing industry.

PVF Market Overview

Possible Suez Canal Extended Closure Bad for Oil Prices

Alternative routing electives are lengthy and may be risky, increasing the cost of transportation and timely delivery schedules.

October 2, 2023

Stephen Letko

October marks the beginning of the fourth quarter, with oil pricing for WTI at $87.64/barrel and Brent at $90.69/barrel as of this writing.

DSG Celebrates Grand Opening in Livonia, Michigan

September 29, 2023

The official grand opening was celebrated on Sept. 26, 2023.

Southern Pipe & Supply Named Top 10 Places to Work in Construction

September 28, 2023

For the second consecutive year, Southern Pipe & Supply has been named one of the Best Workplaces in Construction, earning a spot in the Top 10 of companies nationwide.