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Distributors must implement a state-of-the-art tech stack to preserve market share, according to Ian Heller in the NAW research report, “Strategic Change During Disruption: An Industry Response to Get Smarter, Faster and Strong... Read More

COVID-19 vaccines are rolling out across the nation, and it feels like we are “returning to normal.”   But some of the changes brought on by the pandemic will stick around.   While distributors have always sold products on multiple sales channels (for example: outside ... 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Ninety-one percent of data in CRM systems is incomplete due to duplication and outdated data, according to an analysis by Dun & Bradstreet.Pitney-Bowes found that 77% ...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