Usually the weeks surrounding the holidays are quiet as everyone tries to catch up on paperwork while at the same time complete (or start) preparations for 2008. This year was different as 6 items of significance occurred. In no particular […]
Many have heard that Cerro recently changed its sales approach. The company exercised its 30 day right to cancel its rep agreements and is adding a number of people (rumor is five) to handle distributor accounts directly. According to a […]
Reading the November 26 issue of Time magazine yesterday was very coincidental. During a day when one is with family and presumably thankful and happy, the cover story article described the “average American.” Additionally, they devised a “happiness” index for […]
As promised, some feedback from the last day at the NAED Eastern, and observations about the conference. The final day consisted of the one-on-one meetings and the mad dash to the airport for many. Luckily customs was easy (no line!! […]
Busy couple of days here at the NAED Eastern, with more meetings today, but we wanted to share some thoughts and observations Attendance appears to be about 600 with 74 distributor companies registered The economic mood appears to be a […]
CED and USESI issued a press release October 9th that may indicate a change in business models for CED. But then again they may be setting up a successful division that will continue to grow because of the business model […]
You may have heard that Hagemeyer received an unsolicited offer from Sonepar and that reportedly Rexel also has some interest. And with Hagemeyer planning to meet with Sonepar to “clarify” the offer, it wouldn’t surprise us to see some type […]
Weekends sometimes provide the opportunity to catch up on reading, which has a tendency to stimulate the mind. So, to start your week, some things to ponder… Congratulations to Lutron’s Aurora wireless radio frequency lighting system and Leviton’s home entertainment […]
According to Steve Epner, Brown Smith Wallace Consulting Group, “Data synchronization is one of the most significant opportunities for cost-savings in the electrical channel.”As many know, IDEA has helped many manufacturers and distributors to pursue this path, saving them thousands […]
Recently we spoke to a few purchasing people from large builders (production types like Ryan, Pulte, Centex, Toll). While they are suffering, all are doing some building. The goal of our discussion was to better understand their purchasing decision drivers […]
