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Q&A With Kenn Fischburg On Relaunch Of SuperSupplies.com
February 20, 2013 2:42 pm | by Abbigail Kriebs, Associate Editor | Articles | Comments
Consumers Interstate Corporation (CIC) recently re-launched their online sales portal, SuperSupplies.com. This privately owned distributor boasts not only a third generation management team, but also that 65% of their total orders are placed through the web. Industrial Distribution got the chance to speak with Kenn Fischburg, CEO of CIC, about what makes their eCommerce offering unique.
Preparing To Succeed When Your Network Has Been Breached
June 11, 2013 9:22 am | by Jeff Multz, Director of North America Midmarket Sales, Dell SecureWorks | Articles | Comments
Since it’s almost certain that every organization will experience a cyber security incident at...
Control Your Data Securely When Employees Come & Go
March 7, 2013 4:45 pm | by Dean Wiech, Managing Director at Tools4ever | Blogs | Comments
In today’s complex corporate and business network environments, controlling access to sensitive...
Mobile Apps & SAAS Solutions That Automate B2B Commerce
February 1, 2013 4:16 pm | by TradeSync | Product Releases | Comments
TradeSync extends your systems to connect to those of your...
Selecting Enterprise Software: Why Strategic and Tactical Decisions Require Alignment
June 19, 2013 9:11 am | by Eric Clark, Chief Information Officer, FORTE Industries | Blogs | CommentsYour CEO has decided (or has been persuaded) that enterprise software is "mission critical" for the organization to achieve its "vision" over the next five to ten years. Making this decision is the easy part, although deep down in your soul you know there will be much wailing and gnashing of teeth with the expenditure of millions of dollars to purchase, install and debug the software over several years of disruption during implementation.
Ultra-Low-Cost Handheld Computer
June 18, 2013 10:31 am | by AML | Product Releases | CommentsThe LDX10 is an ultra-low-cost handheld computer, with integrated barcode scanner, designed for light to medium duty barcode data collection applications such as inventory control and asset tracking.
Avnet Introduces New Big Data & Analytics Solutions
June 7, 2013 9:48 am | by Avnet | Product Releases | CommentsAvnet Practice+ for Analytics couples channel-friendly services and technology solutions with a complete set of enablement and go-to-market capabilities for HP solution provider partners in the U.S. and Canada.
Grainger Plans For 300 New Hires In IT & eCommerce
May 30, 2013 4:51 pm | by W.W. Grainger, Inc. | News | CommentsThis fall, Grainger plans to increase its current occupancy in the Citigroup Center (500 W. Madison) to the 33rd floor. This will support the company’s expected growth of approximately 300 IT and eCommerce new hires over the next several years.
Gartner Names hybris Leader In Magic Quadrant Report
May 16, 2013 3:34 pm | by hybris | News | Commentshybris, the world's fastest-growing commerce platform provider, today announced that for the second year running it has been included as a Leader in Gartner's latest 'Magic Quadrant for E-Commerce' (dated May 8, 2013). Following substantial growth in 2011, hybris has further consolidated its position as the market's dominant independent e-commerce and omni-channel vendor.
Atlas Copco Creates Tech Support Competency Group
May 10, 2013 3:33 pm | by Atlas Copco | Product Releases | CommentsWhile dedicated technical support liaisons will continue to assist with regional-focused customer activities such as site visits, the new group will expand the current customer service model to include high-level technical support and product knowledge.
Report Indicates Electrical Wholesaler Websites Have Untapped Opportunities
April 26, 2013 9:53 am | by hybris | Articles | CommentsThe hybris 2012 State of B2B E-Commerce survey found that the majority of B2B procurement specialists (88%) prefer vendors that offer e-commerce over those who do not. Many buyers, however, indicated that the quality of the B2B e-commerce experience is inferior to that of B2C, limiting its effectiveness.
Webinar: How Business Model Mistakes Hurt Your Bottom Line
April 26, 2013 9:39 am | by Unleash:WD | News | Comments“This webinar will provide organizations with the framework to build a business model plan that will rapidly create new value,” Dirk Beveridge, Founder of UnleashWD and one of the hosts of the webinar, said. “Wholesale distribution companies need to update their business models to address changes to the marketplace. This webinar will provide specific insight on how your business may accomplish this."
Epicor ERP Expands Features, Functionality, & Reach
April 25, 2013 3:51 pm | by Epicor Software Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsEpicor Prophet 21 continues to expand its global reach with the addition of country-specific functionality (CSF) for Mexico in this new release.
Infor Unveils Collaboration Platform
April 24, 2013 9:35 am | by Infor | Product Releases | CommentsThrough Infor Ming.le, users are able not only to talk about work issues, but to solve them directly in the application, which can lead to an increase in productivity.
How Wearable Technology Is Transforming Facilities
April 19, 2013 9:24 am | by Mark Wheeler, Director of Supply Chain Solutions - North America, Motorola Solutions | Blogs | CommentsMobile devices are necessary tools to increase the efficiency and productivity of workers across many industries and markets, including the warehouse. But wearable, voice-directed and multimodal mobile technologies are helping to transform the warehouse environment at an even faster pace than standard mobile tools in other markets.
GAM Gear Launches An Upgraded Web-based Catalog
April 18, 2013 9:38 am | by GAM Gear | Product Releases | CommentsThe online catalog is a fully interactive experience allowing users to easily find products by browsing features or by searching on performance specifications.
Moving Beyond E-Commerce: How To Truly Leverage The Power Of The Internet
April 18, 2013 9:28 am | by Curtis Alexander, Author and Business Growth Strategist | Blogs | CommentsIf you are a distributor and you view the internet as simply a ‘product selling’ tool you’re missing its real power and, you accelerate the process of cementing your status as a commodity. The good news? Used correctly and strategically the internet gives you the ability to separate yourself from the pack, increase profits and market position.
Is Real Time Supply Chain Management Still Just a Dream?
April 14, 2013 3:51 pm | by Danielle M., Blogger & Business Student | Blogs | CommentsSupply chain management has always been important, and it's a big part of any successful just-in-time delivery system. The dream of true real time management, alas, has remained elusive. New technology may finally bring the dream to life.
Airgas Invests In eCommerce, Partners With Acquity
April 12, 2013 5:16 pm | by Airgas, Inc. | News | CommentsAs one of the leading digital marketing companies, the Chicago-based Acquity Group will provide their e-channel expertise in leading the design and implementation of Airgas' new content-rich website. The new Airgas digital experience will enable customers to interact and transact with Airgas at any time and across all channels, including mobile and social interactions.
FedEx Custom Critical Launches ShipmentWatch
April 9, 2013 10:01 am | by FedEx Custom Critical Communications | News | CommentsWith ShipmentWatch, FedEx Custom Critical manages SenseAware devices to track customers’ shipments. The service includes programming the device to the customer’s requirements prior to the shipment, sending the device to the shipper and then proactively monitoring the shipment from pickup to delivery.
Mobile Fleet Software Integrates With BOLT Systems
April 4, 2013 4:23 pm | by XRS Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsThe integration will help drive productivity and convenience for both drivers and fleet managers using the BOLT system by automating key functions throughout the load planning and back-end processes, providing fleets all the functions and services for end-to-end transportation efficiency, scalable for a wide range of customers.
Graybar Suing Former CFO Over Stolen Information
April 3, 2013 9:57 am | by Abbigail Kriebs, Associate Editor | News | CommentsAccording to a story by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Graybar Electric Co. is suing its former chief financial officer. D. Beatty D’Alessandro allegedly took confidential computer files and trade secrets when he left the company and may have passed that information on to his new employer.
Power All Channels From A Single Commerce Platform
March 27, 2013 2:45 pm | by hybris | Product Releases | CommentsWith new functionality to support the cross-channel consumer and in-store business tools to manage functions like “buy online, pick up in store”, businesses can now design, develop and deploy advanced commerce solutions more quickly and over more channels than ever before.
NIBA Newsletter Goes Electronic, Open To Public
March 20, 2013 9:24 am | by NIBA | News | CommentsThe quarterly newsletter, Belt Line, will now be in a completely electronic format beginning this quarter. The newsletter, which was previously only available to members of NIBA- The Belting Association, has now been made available for free to the public, and back issues can also be viewed on NIBA.org.
Industrial PC For Logistics & Mobile Applications
March 15, 2013 9:48 am | by Noax Technologies | Product Releases | CommentsThe UPS bridges up to 30 seconds of voltage failure, thus offering protection against data loss and operation interruptions.
Pricing & Sales Optimization On A SaaS Platform
February 22, 2013 8:39 am | by Abbigail Kriebs, Associate Editor | Articles | CommentsZilliant provides companies with data-driven guidance, enabling smarter pricing and sales decisions to help businesses make their numbers. Industrial Distribution had a chance to speak with Greg Peters, CEO of Zilliant, on their offerings and what trends he sees in B2B software and pricing optimization.
Q&A With Doug Braun, New CEO Of IBS
February 15, 2013 1:17 pm | by Abbigail Kriebs, Associate Editor | Articles | CommentsIBS operates Dynaman, an advanced warehouse management solution and Bookmaster, a leader in ERP technology for publishing. Doug Braun, the new CEO of IBS, came to the company from software provider RedPrairie in May of 2012. Industrial Distribution had a chance to speak with Doug on his new role and what he sees as the trends going forward in 2013 in the distribution software industry.
Tompkins Podcast Probes Store Closings Following Holiday 2012
February 15, 2013 1:00 pm | by Tompkins International | Articles | CommentsA recent Forbes report indicates store closings increased by 25% for the first three quarters of 2012. With this statistic looming, it is time for retailers to examine their plans for overall profitability. Companies need to create a multichannel approach that combines the best of online and in-store retail and supply chain strategies.
Legal Watch: The Trouble With Websites
February 8, 2013 4:45 pm | by Fred Mendelsohn, Partner at Burke, Warren, Mackay & Serritella, P.C. in Chicago | Articles | CommentsThere are now over 600 million active websites available on the Internet, and this number continues to grow every day. In a world ruled and fueled by technology, creating a website has become increasingly easy—as simple as choosing a hosting site, selecting color schemes, inserting text, and clicking “Okay.” While easy to do, website creation has spawned an array of legal concerns that are important for businesses to consider.
