Technology Archives - Modern Distribution Management

The Amazon Effect: Must Distributors Keep Up?

Whether an Amazon-style fast-shipping and delivery experience is necessary in B2B e-commerce may depend on who you ask.

November 23, 2021

Why Digital Transformation Fails: Lack of Communication

Post-pandemic, traditional operations will no longer be sufficient. Consumers expect businesses to provide quality digital experiences.

November 19, 2021

Technology

ABC: 78% of Contractors Using New Tech

Associated Builders and Contractors released its first construction technology report, which studies tools and tech members use at worksites.

November 18, 2021

Tech & Operations

New Ways of Thinking About P2P Automation

New ways of thinking about P2P automation in distribution include five areas where automating procure-to-pay will have a direct impact.

November 16, 2021

Tech & Operations

Is E-Commerce Data More Important than Products?

E-commerce data may be more important than products you sell. Why? For one, your troves of data are helpful to manufacturers and customers.

October 22, 2021

Tech & Operations

FleetPride Launches Enhanced E-Commerce Solutions

FleetPride executives say digital, customer-focused service plans are tailor made for distributors looking to buck pandemic trends and are key features of their recently launched enhanced e-commerce solutions.

October 21, 2021

Technology

FleetPride Creates New E-Commerce Site

Texas-based truck and trailer part distributor says new site allows customers to search more than 176,000 products .

October 14, 2021

Technology

Embracing Automation Can Help Distributors Weather Supply Chain Issues

There are six fundamentals to creating a mature digital supply network that incorporates automation, Esker's Nick Carpenter explained in a recent MDM webcast.

October 12, 2021

Technology

Parts Town Goes Full-Tilt on E-Commerce Marketplace Model

Run by its innovation division, Red Lightning Group, the e-commerce platform aims to improve supply chain, grow OEM and bring in new verticals for the food service distributor.

October 6, 2021

Technology

4 Major Mistakes That Can Derail a Cloud Migration

These easy-to-make mistakes may appear tangential to the cloud adoption process because they have less to do with technology implementation and more with people and processes, yet the migration is much less likely to be successful if these elements are left unaddressed.

October 5, 2021

Sales & Marketing

The ABCs of Average Order Value Growth

Increasing AOV while maintaining the same number of total sessions and the same conversion rate will yield higher revenue. Here are five ways to inspire more online buying and grow your AOV.

September 30, 2021

Technology

How to Bridge the Disconnect Between Buyers and Sellers Online

It’s clear that sellers overvalue an in-person/high-touch customer experience and undervalue online features important to today’s buyers.

September 23, 2021

Technology

Contractors Share What They Want from Distributor Websites

A look at the benefits that contractors seek from the entire distribution ecosystem, including how they currently use distributor websites and what they’d like to see more of in terms of omnichannel offerings.

September 20, 2021

Technology

Midwest Building Supply Distributor Famous Enterprises Discloses Data Breach

Famous Enterprises was hit with a malware attack earlier this year that encrypted data on some of its computer systems.

September 20, 2021

Technology

Is Measuring ROI Crucial or a Waste of Time in B2B E-Commerce?

Defining ROI often depends on where companies are on their digital transformations, and there’s not a one-size-fits all definition of ROI for all distributors.

September 10, 2021

Technology

Tech Investments at the Core of Distributors’ 2022 Growth Strategies

Customer engagement often begins and ends with robust technology.

September 9, 2021

Technology

A Last Major Frontier for E-Commerce

Scott Pierson of Bluon outlines the challenges of identifying a true e-commerce solution in the HVAC industry and shows a path for any distributor in need of removing the hurdles.