Tech as a Teammate: How to Use Automation to Lighten the Sales Load
Technology has the power to lighten the load on a distributor's sales team, freeing time to focus on higher-quality deals, says Gartner's sales VP.
October 12, 2023
Report: Automaker Says it has ‘Reached Our Limit’ on UAW Offer
Ford said the company couldn't offer more without harming its future prospects after union employees recently expanded UAW's strike.
PPI Increases 0.5% in September
More than 40% of the September increase in prices for final demand goods can be traced to a 5.4% rise in the index for gasoline.
Emerson Electric Closes National Instruments Acquisition
The $8.2B deal increases Emerson’s end market exposure in discrete markets, which will be Emerson’s second largest industry segment.
Sherwin-Williams Elects Next CEO
The Board of Directors elected Heidi G. Petz to serve as the next Chief Executive Officer, effective Jan. 1, 2024.
Fastenal Names New Executive VP of Operations
The company appointed Anthony P. Broersma as the Executive Vice President-Operations, effective on October 11.
HARDI Distributors Report 4.5% Revenue Increase in August
The annual sales growth for the 12 months through August 2023 was 5.7%, according to HARDI.
Fastenal’s 3Q Sales & Profits Decelerate Amid Softer Demand
For the third quarter, the company reported more than $1.84 billion in net sales, a 2.4% increase over the same period in 2022.
