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Too often, projects intended to increase revenue can drain IT resources. It’s common for companies to deal with multi-month, time-intensive integrations with their ERP solutions. When a project requires a lot of time and money, your company’s productivity decreases. What if there ... Read More

Dirk Beveridge is the founder of UnleashWD, an innovation and strategy firm that transforms distributors into nimble and innovative market leaders. This summer, he’s traveling the country in an RV to create a docuseries that highlights the movers and shakers behind distribution. ... Read More

Ninety-one percent of data in CRM systems is incomplete due to duplication and outdated data, according to an analysis by Dun & Bradstreet.Pitney-Bowes found that 77% ... Read More

Chuck Cohen’s entire life has been spent in the distribution space. Today, he’s the Managing Director of Benco Dental, a full-service dental distribution company his grandfather started in 1930.   We recently enjoyed a conversation with Chuck where we discussed his 30-year career at Benco,... Read More

Despite rising enthusiasm around artificial intelligence (AI), companies have struggled to gain a quick return on the technology. But many remain optimistic. More than 90% of executives worldwide expect to get some value from it,... Read More