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e-Commerce

Distributor Growth Strategy for the Digital Age, Part 2

New sales models show how technology integrated into sales processes increase efficiencies.
August 12, 2018
Scott Benfield
In our previous installment, we discussed the types of selling that will become prominent as digital commerce grows in distribution.
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Inventory Management

Finding the Balance: Margin Dollars vs. Margin Percentage

Understand which tactics can serve both goals.
August 12, 2018
Jason Bader
Over the last several years, I have been urging distributors to pay attention to the gross margin percentage in their businesses.
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The McNeeley View

The Sky is Falling … or Maybe Not

Our industry is not asking for protection but rather the enforcement of international trade laws.
August 12, 2018
Don McNeeley
OMG, Trump got elected and “The end is near!” was the popular refrain. At least that was the narrative orchestrated by the media who successfully exploits the reality that most don’t think for themselves, read for themselves or, perhaps most troubling, conclude for themselves.
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Beschloss Perspective

Celebrating the Manufacturers’ Representative

A spotlight on AIM/R, and an update on tariffs in the U.S. trade deficit.
August 12, 2018
Morris Beschloss
Of the many associations, agencies and organizations of the PHCP-PVF industry that have come and gone, the Association of Industry Manufacturers’ Representatives seems to come out as one of the best ideas.
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Tom & Steve on PVF

Tariffs, Exemptions and the Labor Force

Additional taxes on foreign-made pipe and the skilled labor shortage are hindering manufacturer efforts to maintain production levels or expand operations.
August 12, 2018
Tom M. Brown and Stephen Letko
Industry veterans Tom Brown and Steve Letko discuss the Trump administration’s new tariffs on foreign-made pipe and other materials used in oil pipelines and their impact on the PVF industry.
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Business Management

Take Action for Productivity, Profitability

For your business to thrive, go beyond the status quo.
August 12, 2018
Rich & Jen Schmitt
We recently returned from the Southern Wholesalers Association’s annual meeting in Hammock Beach, Florida.  As part of our company’s evolution, we take the kids and grandkids to immerse them in our great industry.
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The Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Foundation Partners with A. O. Smith

August 10, 2018
The two innovators have partnered together to help support college athletics.
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Thomas Assante Appointed President of Brasscraft Manufacturing Company

August 10, 2018
The 17-year veteran has help leadership roles throughout the industry.
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2J Supply Company Changes ERP Systems

August 10, 2018
The Company found K8 to be the superior system for HVAC distributors.
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Aquatherm Announces New Product Guides

Aquatherm Announces New Product Guides

August 9, 2018

Both guides feature updated product information, including the company’s newest piping offering, Aquatherm Blue Pipe SDR 9, and other essential information for designing and ordering Aquatherm pipe and products.


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