Over the past few years distributors have financially benefited from a confluence of macro-industry events to achieve high net profit. An element of this is their rebate dollars. And recently a few people have commented, and I paraphrase, “distributors have […]
As those in the electrical distribution channel know, rebates have become an integral part of many discussions. For distributors, in most cases, they have become an expectation, perhaps best defined as a “requirement to do business with them” for many […]
COVID accelerated many distributors’, and manufacturers’, interest in investing in technology. Coincidentally, just before COVID, NAED released it’s Building a Connected Business report and NEMRA released its Rep of the Future report (if you are a manufacturer or a rep […]
As every distributor knows, there is a labor and driver crisis in every market. It affects hiring warehouse staff as well as drivers. Today’s competition for labor is further exacerbated by competitive environments that can pay $20 / hour plus […]
The past few years have seen copper prices increase. A combination of construction increases, EVs and supply constraints have benefited distributors as the price of copper has risen. And with rising prices has come increased gross margin dollar windfall for […]
The NEMRA POS Minimum Reporting Standards gained four more endorsements in the first quarter. Why? Because sharing this information, and compensating reps appropriately based upon it, is the right thing to do for everyone in the electrical distribution channel/ Again, […]
The recently signed Infrastructure bill’s wide scope provides ample opportunity for project work in the electrical industry. Peter Ferrell, Manager/Connectivity & Data Policy for the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), detailed the benefits of the bill and announced the creation […]
The uncertainty stemming from the COVID pandemic kept utility rebates in a holding pattern the last two years, however, 2022 is showing movement in many areas as some programs reset and others launch. Pittsburgh-based service provider turned technology company Encentiv […]
Randy Young, Marketing & Operations Manager for BriteSwitch – a New Jersey-based company that helps electrical distributors find, estimate, and file rebates for their customers – outlined several overlooked financial opportunities during a recent webinar. 1. Put a Rebate Estimate […]
I have been absent for the last few weeks and missed some of the things I enjoy doing, including writing the articles which we are now calling “Ken’s Corner” (here’s a link to my first Ken’s Corner). I am happy […]
David Gordon
Channel Marketing Group
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