Leveling the Playing Field: A Cloud Computing Case Study for Distributors

When executives from Zoro Tools sought a business management system to manage its fast-growing distribution business, they wanted something flexible – but robust – that integrates with their online sales model.

As an e-commerce startup focusing on the needs of small businesses, the distributor needed a system that would allow it the flexibility to integrate seamlessly with its proprietary website and systems, but also provide for changing business conditions.

Most importantly, Zoro Tools needed a system that would grow as it grew. A cloud model – with applications and infrastructure delivered over the Internet – seemed to fit the bill and allow the distributor to do more with less. Zoro has taken advantage of cloud-based applications to grow its small- and mid-sized customer base, compete nationwide, as well as help its own customers to compete more effectively by lowering their cost-to-serve.

In this 60-minute webcast, sponsored by NetSuite, Zoro Tools tells its unique story and how it has used cloud computing-based IT applications to manage its business. Zoro will address:

• Allocation of IT Resources
• Drop ship and special order management
• CRM and Email Marketing
• Order and Inventory Management
• Online Catalog Management

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Speaker:

Yugo Kanazawa, President, Zoro Tools:

As President of Zoro Tools, Yugo Kanazawa is responsible for building a new online distribution business designed to help small distributors stay competitive. Bringing over ten years of experience in the wholesale distribution space, Yugo provides Zoro with the leadership required to design and innovate in a crowded and competitive market. Prior to Zoro Tools, Yugo held leadership positions at MonatoRO and Sumitomo corporation. Yugo holds an MBA from Babson College.
 

Chase Twomey, Director of Marketing, Zoro Tools:

Chase Twomey brings over 10 years of experience as Director of Marketing for Zoro Tools, an emerging leader in the wholesale distribution space. In his role, Chase is responsible for driving marketing strategy and showcasing Zoro Tools unique distribution model. Previous to Zoro Tools, Chase was a product manager for Crimp Supply, a leading electrical product distributor, where he helped increase their topline business by over 30% annually. Chase holds an MBA from Babson College and a BS from Cornell University.

Ranga Bodla, Director of Industry Marketing, Netsuite:

Ranga Bodla, Director of Industry Marketing with a focus on wholesale distribution, brings to NetSuite more than 15 years of combined product management and marketing experience, with expertise in the software technology industry. In his current role, Bodla is charged with driving the marketing strategy and programs targeting wholesale distribution companies. Prior to joining NetSuite, Ranga led a global team focused on the successful go-to-market of SAP’s Governance Risk and Compliance Solutions. Prior to his role at SAP, Bodla led Product Management and Marketing at Pilot Software (acquired by SAP). He has also held product roles at Hyperion Solutions and IBM-WebSphere, where he was instrumental in the launch of a number of new analytics applications. Bodla received a BS in Engineering from Trinity University in San Antonio. He is an avid world traveler having visited all seven continents including Antarctica.

Moderator:

Tom Gale, Publisher, Modern Distribution Management:

Publisher of Modern Distribution Management, a specialized information service that provides insight and analysis on trends in wholesale distribution channels. Modern Distribution Management's information services include paid print/online newsletters, industry intelligence e-newsletters, web site, webcasts, book and special reports publishing - all focused on wholesale distribution. Published since 1967, Tom became the second editor of the publication when he purchased it in 1992.