Is AI Coming to Your Warehouse?
The technology topic of the year in distribution has been, and will continue to be, AI. In reality, much of AI is really ML (machine learning) but it’s not as …
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Distributors – Planning Marketing Strategy for 2024
The HVAC market has experienced a dramatic slowdown compared to the past few years, which, with the benefit of hindsight, some of the slowdown / decline should have been expected …
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The Road to a New ERP System
Deciding on an ERP system is one of the most challenging decisions for an HVAC distributor given its impact on business operations … everything from easy of doing business, ability …
Integrating eCommerce & ERP – Sunrise Style
Sunrise Electric, a small / mid-size electrical distributor in Chicago, has faced a challenge that many HVAC distributors are facing … how to launch an eCommerce system that integrates with …
Labor. Tomorrow’s Workforce is Smaller
Labor. Many have talked about it’s shortage. Be it a lack of electricians, a lack of qualified people for distributors to hire, or a lack of staff for manufacturers. Many …
Johnson Controls acquires M&M Carnot
Johnson Controls acquires M&M Carnot to enhance sustainable Industrial Refrigeration portfolio Acquisition addresses the growing need for ultra-low global warming potential refrigerant technologies Unique CO2 technology broadens Johnson Controls’ portfolio of …
Can an Incentive Program Deliver Sales for Distributors?
Many HVAC distributors, and some manufacturers, run incentive programs, for their customers in efforts to curry favor (loyalty) and/or to drive incremental business. In the current economic environment, an incentive …
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Opinion – Rexel buys HVACR distributor in Europe. What does that mean for their North American distribution strategy
An interesting acquisition for Rexel in Europe in the HVACR Channel. What does it mean for the North American Electrical Distribution powerhouse in North America? Does Rexel consider expanding into …
MDM Top 25 HVACR Distributors
Each year, Modern Distribution Management (MDM) sources and publishes a Top 25 list for each of 17 distribution verticals, including the electrical industry. Top 25 (x 17) Despite challenged supply …
Using Digitalization to Optimize Operations & Drive New Business in HVACR
To combat the challenges of today’s marketplace, progressive distributors looking towards the future are investing more and more into digitizing their processes to optimize performance. These companies recognize that: Data …
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