Distributors are hearing more about AI every day, but much of the conversation stays broad and abstract. This article looks at something more practical: how AI agents are already being …
AI Agents in Distribution: From Hype to Practical Impact Read More »
Market share is the most cited, least understood metric for most HVAC distributors. With economic uncertainty hanging over 2026, sharper distribution planning is essential. Here is how to ground your …
Market Share Math: How Distributors Can Sharpen 2026 Planning Read More »
Recently we did a project for a manufacturer to help them prepare for a sales meeting. They wanted to understand what their staff was thinking but they wanted a 3rd …
Most HVACR companies spend a lot of time on products, pricing, and promos. But sales execution? That often gets overlooked. If you’re still managing sales by gut feel and muscle …
Engineering Better Sales: HVAC’s Moneyball Moment Read More »
This week we’ve been on calls with key distributors and working on our latest benchmark research about how automated order management is creating “barriers to exit” for customers. We are …
Creating more time for your inside teams to service customers Read More »
As a former pricing leader for three billion-dollar distributors in North America, I can share from experience that a major pricing reset is simultaneously a dangerous activity, yet when done …
One of the fun parts of writing about the HVACR channel and working with distribution leaders at Channel Marketing Group (CMG) is the opportunity to present the research we do …
How to Drive HVACR Orders: Strategies to Activate Untapped Revenue from Silent Contacts Read More »
Fieldedge’s Jessie Barrack shares candid insights on the HVAC labor crisis, the role of technology, and the need for coordinated action across the HVACR distribution channel. How FieldEdge Helps Contractors …
Modern Distribution Management (MDM) Shift event was held last week (May 13-15th in Englewood, Colorado). The event has continued to evolve over the past 9 years, and it was once …
Opinion: MDM-NAW Shift highlighted Data Analytics as a key discipline for 2025 Read More »
As HVAC distributors continue on their journey of digitization, BigCommerce sponsored research to uncover insights from contractors on their usage of eCommerce to support their material purchasing needs. The forthcoming …
Preview of HVAC Contractor eCommerce Research Findings Read More »
