Nikolay Sidelnikov warns against falling for the myth that B2B and B2C customer experiences are comparable. Read why distributors should focus on gaining a deep understanding of their customers’ needs so they can build a portal that meets them.
The recent surge in immigration has sparked a policy conversation about the role of immigrants in the housing market, particularly when it comes to housing costs. This has taken on a particular urgency in the context of the ongoing affordability crisis, in which half of renters are cost burdened and many people are getting priced out of homeownership.
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Here’s a closer look at what distributors can learn from failed attempts to integrate AI into business models and what elements are crucial to developing a sustainable strategy.
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In early October, the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX) ended a three-day strike at East and Gulf Coast ports, after agreeing to a temporary deal to extend the union’s contract through January 15, 2025. But as negotiations on a longer-term contract continue in the meantime, the two sides still have a ways to go on the thorny subject of automation.
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Your pricing leader’s success is critical because pricing has an outsized impact on profits for distributors. But many need more support to succeed in the role. Scott Sinning offers five reasons to invest in your pricing leader’s development.
The LBM Industry’s key challenge is attracting and retaining young pros. This is something the industry has wrestled with for years. This article covers insights from lumberyards, full-line building material dealers, and specialty dealers/distributors on how to not only attract, but also retain young pros.
According to a Gartner survey, organizations are investing heavily in new technology to advance supply chain planning, spending on average $4.8 million on their most recent SCP transformation projects. As organizations look to deploy new technology, the planner’s role is set to dramatically evolve.
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The American Community Survey (ACS) is one of the most important resources for housing researchers in the country, providing a wealth of information on housing and households annually in the U.S. Last month, the Census Bureau released the first major components of the survey for 2023, which provides several important data points relevant for housing trends.
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Early adopters are using AI to solve key problems in procurement, assembly, maintenance, quality control, and warehouse logistics. Some are deploying generative AI to synthesize huge volumes of unstructured data, while others are experimenting with generative AI service bots that partner with field technicians, for instance, to recognize more quickly when maintenance is required and to improve the quality of that work.
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The latest NAHB study on home buyer preferences – What Home Buyers Really Want Study – asked consumers about the features and amenities they would want in a home, specifically regarding windows and exterior doors. Respondents were asked to rate eight window and four exterior door features using a four-point scale: do not want, indifferent, desirable, and essential/must have.
World Millwork Alliance (WMA) 54 TH Annual Convention & Tradeshow will hold its’ premier event at the Memphis Cook Convention Center from September 11-15, 2018. WMA will offer Veterans and Students complimentary access to the exhibit hall during Millwork Career Day on Friday, September 14, 2018 during the show hours of 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
WMA welcomes Veterans and Students to explore a career in the millwork industry. Learn from worldwide millwork professionals while viewing the finest millwork products. Meet with industry distributors and manufacturers about the opportunities in a millwork career.
Pre-registration for a name badge is available by completing a WMA Registration Form. Any local Student or Veteran who has pre-registered will pick up their complimentary “Expo – One Day Pass” with a valid student ID or Veteran ID at the WMA registration desk in the Memphis Cook Convention Center.
Veterans must show a Veteran’s Administration (VA) identification card to receive an “Expo-One Day Pass” and to gain entrance into the exhibit hall on Friday, September 14, 2018.
Students must show a valid Student photo I.D. card to receive an “Expo-One Day Pass” and to gain entrance into the exhibit hall on Friday, September 14, 2018.
Pre-registration is open until August 13, 2018; thereafter, registration is onsite at the WMA registration desk in the Memphis Cook Convention Center.
