Distribution Trends magazine’s February 2019 issue features an in-depth look at how, when, and why HVACR distributors should consider replacing their ERPs; an intimate Meet the Wholesaler Q&A with new HARDI chairman Brian Peirce; a roundtable discussion with a handful of hall-of-fame wholesalers; and much more.
Today, HVACR distributors rely on enterprise resource planning (ERP) software to handle nearly every level of their operations. Vendor data, turns, dead stock, cycle counts, sales margins, and much more can be accessed directly from a computer or, in some cases, a mobile device.
At the 2018 HARDI Annual Conference, Dec. 1-4 in Austin, Texas, six industry veterans shared decades of distribution acumen during a roundtable discussion that examined the moments that shaped their careers, what they’d change if they were given a mulligan, and more.
My advice to myself would be to make sure that I paint a clear and honest picture of the situation for our people and to trust in the power of a common goal and the abilities of the excellent people in the company. I’d tell myself to worry a whole lot less and enjoy the ride a lot more.
Let’s face it, the relationship between HVAC manufacturers and distributors could use some work, but times are changing. This relationship is essential to our industry’s growth, and it should be mutually beneficial.
Inform eCommerce Pro is a highly customizable technology designed for easy deployment sup-ported by Inform ERP’s embedded product information management.
NetSuite’s Oracle enterprise resource planning (ERP) software is engineered to scale with business-es as they grow and designed to streamline mission-critical processes.