Given the speed of change in wholesale-distribution, particularly in the “business value,” every wholesale distributor will need to project that operational excellence (OPEX) will become more commonplace as a mission critical objective.
I’m a sucker for articles that discuss job trends. As the editor of a publication with an audience that regards personnel issues as a top priority, my eyes jump when I see a workforce story that appears significant. My eyes bulged when I read this headline in The Wall Street Journal: "Videogames Might Be Keeping Young Men Out of the Workforce."
Memphis, Tenn.— KeIe Inc. appointed Richard Campbell president and chief executive officer. Campbell will assume the responsibilities of outgoing president and CEO, Tim Vargo, who announced his retirement in April.
SpeedClean’s Mini Split Bib Kit® has seen success among HVAC contractors who are taking advantage of the growing popularity of mini-split systems. Contractors now can expand their service offerings and increase preventative maintenance (PM) revenue with a larger version of the popular maintenance solution. Just like the original, the Mini Split Bib Kit XL is used to quickly and safely clean mini-split coils and fans, just on bigger commercial units.
As we spend time together, it’s hard to believe 2018 is just a few short months away. It’s been an awesome summer. The weather has been great, the family vacation allowed some important bonding and, on the work side, business remained brisk. Most of our working hours have been a balance between summer activities and keeping the business running. Life is good.
In recent years, Distribution Center magazine has presented several Golden Warehouse awards for companies that either expanded an existing facility or created a new one. We looked for creativity, functionality, and most importantly the business sense behind the expansion.
When people ask Mike Tinz if direct mail marketing is dead, he doesn’t get angry. He patiently explains that it can still produce booming results when correctly implemented.
MIAMI — Watsco Inc. has announced its board of directors has approved a 19 percent increase in its annual dividend to $5.00 per share on each outstanding share of its Common and Class B common stock. The increase will be reflected in the company’s next regular dividend payment beginning in July 2017.
Grainger recently held its annual shareholder meeting in Lake Forest, Illinois. Grainger Chairman Jim Ryan presided over the meeting and Chief Executive Officer D.G. Macpherson provided an update on the state of the business and offered a recap of 2016 full-year and 2017 first-quarter performance.
