Manufacturers and distributors in the HVAC sector are continually plagued by the problem of surplus inventory. However, recognizing the pitfalls of excess inventory and the available solutions can help HVAC players manage their extra stock.

They came, they saw, and, hopefully, they bought the sage advice as a variety of experts provided insight on how to make the purchasing process more profitable during HARDI’s Purchasing Conference held April 10-12 at the Westin Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina.

While online sales are growing in popularity, many HVACR parts and equipment companies still prefer doing business through the traditional supply chain.

As the gatekeepers between manufacturers and contractors, distributors are tasked with deciding which new products deserve a place on the shelf and which ones may not appeal to their customers.

Wake up in a cold sweat at the thought of inefficient inventory counting? Does the thought of lost source code scare you? The art of logistics is challenging, but when mistakes are made, don’t let the scare be something that was preventable. The boogey-man has nothing on these inventory nightmares.