A new generation of Industrial Distributors is defying convention. Rather than buying into the traditional rule book—scaling back investments during challenging economic times— innovative distributors see the upside. Leveraging technology and innovative approaches, a new generation of management writes new rules for the sector, extending their business models to gain market share.

As a distributor of goods in today’s challenging economy, you face increasingly global competition, growing complexity of supply chains and trade regulations, and continued volatility of oil prices impacting transportation cost. And to top it off, you most likely operate on razor thin margins. World Class Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementations have been shown to address these challenges and produce […]

The talent gap and the technology divide are both widening, while global economic uncertainty and other supply chain disruptions are still looming. Is your distribution business positioning itself to face these and other challenges in 2015? Download this new benchmark report, based on a survey of nearly 200 distribution businesses by Modern Distribution Management in partnership with NetSuite. Get deep […]

As a marketing leader you know that each customer experiences numerous touch points with your company throughout their lifecycle. And it’s the job of marketing to ensure that each interaction has a positive impact and moves the customer on to the next stage. But how can you measure the success of your combined efforts and their impact on your customer’s […]

Only 29% of North American employees are emotionally engaged: they’re prepared, produce greater revenue, and deliver better customer service. That leaves 71% of employees who are not engaged or actively disengaged. What does this have to do with leadership? While development is critical to engagement, performance, and succession, its overall effectiveness is determined by the quality of an organization’s leaders. […]

Everyone loves a good spreadsheet. But if you have more than a few hundred employees, tracking performance, training, and succession with them is the stuff of nightmares. Spreadsheets and paper-based processes can’t give you deep, real-time insight into how your employees are performing or how to make them—and your company—more successful. But a talent management system can. Our clients shared […]

During the busy holiday season, it takes exceptional marketing to stand out from the crowd. One way to make a statement is placing your customer at the heart of your campaign with unique social integrations. If you are seeking new, innovative ways to capture your audience’s attention this holiday season and throughout the year—look no further—we’ve curated the top five […]

The Big 6 social networks offer tremendous marketing opportunities — and each one is very different. That’s why Spredfast has assembled our 6 Blueprints for Social Network Success. In one quick-read collection, you’ll discover constructive, actionable marketing tips for Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest. These Blueprints are packed with more than 50 useful insights and real-world examples from […]