My concern of the moment is technology and distributor websites. Technology is a huge challenge for our industry. I’ve heard it said that the electrical channel, especially distribution, is years behind the rest of the world. Maybe so, I’m not […]
Distribution around the world is facing the same challenges, especially as it relates to technology. Companies face issues about keeping their system “current”, managing the system (and the cost of managing it from a people and maintenance expense viewpoint) as […]
In only 16 months ETIM North America has gained traction in the electrical industry, helping set the industry on a path to organize product descriptors and attributes in accordance with international standards. ETIM North America’s role is to refine the […]
Many talk about digitizing the channel and the emerging / present digitalization of the industry and then wonder why eCommerce as a percent of distributor sales is not higher. One major reason is for many distributors their key customer is […]
MaxLite, a leading global manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting solutions, and Retrolux, the fastest-growing lighting project development and implementation software platform, have announced a new partnership that will introduce the MaxLite product portfolio to ESCOs, electrical contractors, and other clients using the […]
Ever think that there could be commonalities between Home Depot and WESCO? Recently Home Depot and WESCO released their 2020 10-K’s and/or participated in an Investor Conference so ElectricalTrends decided it may be interesting to take a read through to […]
Home Depot shared its fourth quarter earnings report today. Overall, they ended the year hitting it out of the park. While they obviously benefited from COVID and the “stay at home” and building boom, they also reaped the rewards of […]
EDI isn’t just for distributor / manufacturer interactions. It can also effectively be used to reduce operational costs between independent manufacturer representatives and manufacturers while keeping the rep informed on all of the critical information needed to ensure superior customer […]
ETIM North America continues to gain momentum with the addition of TELE Controls as its most recent member. TELE Controls is a relatively newcomer to the North American electrical distribution market. An Austrian company, TELE Controls recognizes that benefits that […]
Yes, I know, it is not a revelation that it is no longer a fad. Just check your front door. Something is keeping FedEx, UPS, and USPS very busy this year. While eCommerce was trending to become more integrated into […]
