Q1 reporting is starting for many manufacturers and publicly held distributors in the electrical space. Over the next week we’ll share overviews and insights but today we’ll start with WESCO‘s Q1 report. WESCO was pleased that it beat its earnings […]
Graybar becomes first major distributor to endorse the NEMRA POS / POT Minimum Reporting Standards and explicitly express report for rep initiative. Last year NEMRA and its NMG (NEMRA Manufacturer Group) took a leadership role in promoting POS / POT […]
The auction of GE Industrial Solutions has moved to the next phase according to a Reuters story. As many know, it was put on the block in mid-December and acquirers lined up to receive “the book” last month. Many are […]
Milbank Manufacturing Co., is seeking a Marketing Manager to manage our marketing team and initiatives. This individual will develop and execute marketing plans and recommendations to meet company goals, as well as customer acquisition and retention. The incumbent will oversee […]
The continued focus on energy efficiency powered by LEDs has fueled growth in the lighting market. For many distributors lighting now represents 30-40% of sales. And the lighting controls market has grown. For the past few years we’ve reviewed Acuity’s […]
Much has been researched, written and talked about the emergence of alternate (alt) channels. Amazon Business is regularly mentioned and Grainger’s eCommerce initiatives are lauded. Now comes Zoro Tools, which many may recall Grainger purchased and has been promoting here […]
Vendor Managed Inventory, VMI, a service of Datalliance, is touted by many as a tool to improve their inventory management, improve purchasing productivity, ensure quick access to new products and as a vehicle to improve the profitability of specific lines. […]
For a number of years Rexel USA has had “challenges” and many distributors considered Rexel as perhaps their greatest growth opportunity. The company contracted, quality people left / were recruited away, suppliers commented on the company’s ability to execute and […]
There continues to be much discussed in the industry regarding “eCommerce”. Daily we hear about Amazon Business, Grainger and the coming “conquering of the channel” by eCommerce. It almost seems as if everyone expects that the zombies in the Walking […]
You’ve heard the phrase “what goes on in Vegas stays in Vegas”. Well, what goes on at an NAED South-Central doesn’t stay in Tampa when it can benefit children, especially children with cancer, and the St. Baldrick’s Foundation .. and […]
