14 thoughts for 2014
Okay, so you’ve seen lots of “predictions” or “trends” by every publication for 2014. So, not to be left out, we thought our first post of the year should share some thoughts / ideas that are industry specific for 2014. […]
Okay, so you’ve seen lots of “predictions” or “trends” by every publication for 2014. So, not to be left out, we thought our first post of the year should share some thoughts / ideas that are industry specific for 2014. […]
For months ElectricalTrends has raised a red flag about the long term viability of Epicor’s products as many clients and friends have struggled to complete installs and gain or continue support. Recently Pemeco Consulting’s Jonathan Gross ( click his name […]
With earnings season continuing, it’s good to check in to see what some of the other national chains are doing. If you recall, last week we commented on WESCO. Here’s the info, and some insights, into AD, HD Supply, Graybar […]
Earlier this month we shared some thoughts on the impact LEDs are having on the lighting industry. The posting, entitled “Will Distributors Capture the LED Market and Retain Share of Lighting Sales?” generated a couple of comments on ElectricalTrends (but […]
Changing Thought ProcessesDon’t let other programs in!ERP systems were sold to the masses of Distributors with all of the most common features and functions that a software company could put under one banner. In the early days of ERP software, […]
It’s been said that “imitation is the sincerest form of flattery”. And “sincerest” is usually referenced as highest or greatest, which is why others seek to emulate.Frequently in business, companies try to benchmark themselves to others and, if they are […]
We’ve been quiet for a couple of weeks, unfortunately, as have been busy with client activity and extensive travel, but this week we’ll share our observations from the NAED Annual, talk about a new phenom (new branch openings) and a […]
Solar, Wind, and LEDsWe’ve all watched as the promise of solar offered many so little return. Soylandra comes to mind as a Government hand out that went astray. Many question just exactly what is in the low cost panels that […]
Earlier this week there was an article in the WSJ regarding a new Amazon service called Amazon Locker Delivery. The concept is pretty simple … allow customers to pick up their orders at a convenient location. The concept is the […]
In today’s economic climate we have witnessed changes in governments in the Middle East and many have wondered what the fallout will be in both our business budgets and personally at the gas pump. This is not about political, but […]
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