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Three things you must know about selling to younger buyers
Salespeople are getting older. Buyers are getting younger. You have a disconnect. In raw terms, the average age of a
May 30, 2025
Salespeople are getting older. Buyers are getting younger. You have a disconnect. In raw terms, the average age of a
AI, in its next generation, could be a step-change for distribution, not so much on its evolutionary path, but with
A call for increased workplace safety Forklift accidents remain one of the most serious hazards in industrial settings, resulting in
AI doesn’t fix safety—that’s the myth. Warehouses that expect real-time insights to magically improve performance are missing the point. AI
The recent wave of tariffs and other trade controls has created radical uncertainty for businesses. Here’s how decision-makers can best
I talked with Jim Margner (my state and local tax expert), who prepared notes for the Illinois Equipment Dealers Association
Industrial SalesLeads released its April 2025 report on planned capital project spending in the Industrial Manufacturing industry, highlighting a growing
Each June, National Forklift Safety Month serves as a valuable reminder of how critical safety is to the material handling
Tackling safety within a warehouse is a multi-layered endeavor. From equipment to building maintenance to the workers themselves, material handling
Lost a sale? What did you blame it on? Who did you blame it on? In my 32 years of
The manufacturing industry is undergoing a seismic shift with the adoption of Industry 4.0, an integrated approach that leverages automation,
In high-volume yard operations, safety isn’t just a priority. It’s a critical responsibility. The yard is a dynamic environment where
That lithium battery powering your equipment seems simple, right? Until it reaches its end. Tossing it isn’t just careless; it’s
Many businesses and workers share a global cautiousness about automation. Yet the reality of robotics and autonomous solutions, such as
The time for systems of selling has passed. The time for sales manipulation has passed. The time for “finding the
Warehouses hum with activity — forklifts move pallets, conveyors transport packages and robots pick orders. But in the future, there
In one of my early editions, I discussed the hidden costs of variability in the supply chain. This is always
Robots are evolving quickly in the manufacturing space, becoming more intelligent, adaptable, and collaborative — moving beyond their position as
Technology is constantly evolving, and warehouse needs are frequently changing. The changes mean that advancing technologies, such as artificial intelligence
Our financial world seems out of whack and will probably continue to be for the rest of the year. This