How Regional Managers (Can) Add Value
The role of the manufacturer regional manager has been challenged, and redefined, during and since Covid. Whereas it was to be a facilitator and “face of factory” prior to Covid, …
The role of the manufacturer regional manager has been challenged, and redefined, during and since Covid. Whereas it was to be a facilitator and “face of factory” prior to Covid, …
While consumers and building owners focus on temperature control, air quality is a growing concern for many. Companies seek to improve air quality because it impacts employee health. Better air …
Improve Indoor Air Quality: Cutting-Edge HVACR Trends for Healthier Environments Read More »
With business returning to a more “normal” pace, defined as “slow growth” looking forward, leading distributors are focused on improving the operational / warehouse aspects of their business. While national …
Increasing Warehouse Output While Managing Costs Read More »
AI is being talked about by many in the industry. Every tech company now is using the term. It’s the “hot” word. Put AI next to anything and it will …
AI in Support HVACR Distributors and Manufacturers Read More »
Mention rebates to distributors and manufacturers and you’re sure to have an interesting conversation. Manufacturer Views on Rebates Manufacturers question their efficacy in driving incremental sales, express frustration in their …
Recently my colleague, Gene Biben, penned an article for ElectricalTrends, discussing a disturbing trends, perhaps it’s an outgrowth from COVID, that affects many manufacturers. As background, Gene spent over 40 …
This year has been a challenging year for many with sales not meeting expectations, especially relating to new construction … and the lack of continually price increases makes comparisons challenging. …
On August 22nd Channel Marketing Group hosted a poolside chat with Microsoft’s Matt Petersen. The session was titled “ChatGPT, AI, Office, Teams and More Technology to Power Your Business. Within …
Okay, I’m not saying that company leadership is not “intelligent”, but it does help leadership if it has access to intelligence as in market insights. While sales can provide some …
E-commerce, defined as “website ordering, continues to be low for most HVACR distributors but by no means does this diminish the importance of distributor websites. For most distributors, eCommerce sales …
The State of HVACR Distributor eCommerce, and the Opportunity Read More »