The new irreplaceables – six questions only generalists know how to answer in an AI world
30Jul

The new irreplaceables – six questions only generalists know how to answer in an AI world

Let's start with the argument every aspiring leader loves to have—even if they don't say it out loud: 

Internal email is killing companies. What happens if we just kill it first?
21Jul

Internal email is killing companies. What happens if we just kill it first?

Email is not just killing productivity—it’s killing people’s time, focus, and sanity. Studies show that 50-70% of people check email…

From fulfillment to foresight: How warehouse data is driving the next wave of sales innovation
20Jul

From fulfillment to foresight: How warehouse data is driving the next wave of sales innovation

For years, warehouse operations have been tasked with keeping up, responding to demand, scaling with the season, and getting orders…

Leave a message and I’ll be glad to return your call. Not!
20Jul

Leave a message and I’ll be glad to return your call. Not!

Press one if you’d like to leave a message. I’ll be glad to return your call as soon as I can.…

Creating high-performance teams with engagement and results
20Jul

Creating high-performance teams with engagement and results

When most forklift dealerships evaluate the success of their aftermarket departments and functions, they focus on the usual Key Performance…

Dealing effectively with the competition
20Jul

Dealing effectively with the competition

“This would be a great business if it weren’t for the competition!” Unfortunately, the existence of the competition impacts every…

Q2 Industrial Manufacturing soars 31% for planned projects over $100M; June planned Industrial Projects hit 141
20Jul

Q2 Industrial Manufacturing soars 31% for planned projects over $100M; June planned Industrial Projects hit 141

Industrial SalesLeads has announced the June 2025 results for its new planned capital project spending report, highlighting the continued strong…

Account for your most important account balance
20Jul

Account for your most important account balance

Last month, I opened a discussion changing the way a dealer accounts for daily, monthly, and annual financial activity, switching…

Don’t let your publicity be a fantasy. Four tips to score your P.R. goals
18Jul

Don’t let your publicity be a fantasy. Four tips to score your P.R. goals

Recent statistics indicate that over 29 million people participate in some form of fantasy football league.   ESPN reports more than…

Mastering the marathon: Four strategies for managing long sales cycles
14Jul

Mastering the marathon: Four strategies for managing long sales cycles

Have you ever run a marathon?  Most people haven’t.  But many salespeople run them every day – the long sales…

Navigating the Challenges of Industry 4.0 Implementation in Manufacturing
10Jul

Navigating the Challenges of Industry 4.0 Implementation in Manufacturing

The manufacturing industry is undergoing a seismic shift with the adoption of Industry 4.0, an integrated approach that leverages automation,…

Tony Soprano: A Masterclass in Leadership (Minus the Mob Stuff)
01Jul

Tony Soprano: A Masterclass in Leadership (Minus the Mob Stuff)

When people think of Tony Soprano, HBO’s iconic mob boss from The Sopranos, they usually focus on the violence, the…

The Secrets of Visionary Leaders: Create change before it’s urgent
25Jun

The Secrets of Visionary Leaders: Create change before it’s urgent

Why acting early feels risky, but thinking late is deadly Most leaders don’t ignore change because they don’t care. They…

Marketing is the voice of the company and the ear for the customer
24Jun

Marketing is the voice of the company and the ear for the customer

Marketing shouldn’t be the department of catchy taglines, pretty websites, or social media campaigns with an upbeat jingle. Marketing is—and always…

May 2025 Industrial Manufacturing near March 2025 levels with 146 new Planned Capital Projects
24Jun

May 2025 Industrial Manufacturing near March 2025 levels with 146 new Planned Capital Projects

Industrial SalesLeads has reported the May 2025 results for its new planned capital project spending report for the Industrial Manufacturing…

Is your Dealership equipped for the Future of Customer Experience?
20Jun

Is your Dealership equipped for the Future of Customer Experience?

Back in March of this year, after attending and exhibiting at this year’s record-breaking ProMat Show in Chicago, one thing…

Tech-savvy managers: The cornerstone of modern warehousing
20Jun

Tech-savvy managers: The cornerstone of modern warehousing

Warehouses are evolving into hubs of cutting-edge technology, but without the right leadership even the best tools can fall short.…

The Isolation Process: A powerful path to more sales
20Jun

The Isolation Process: A powerful path to more sales

Psst — hey — c’mere! I’ve got a secret to tell you…Sometimes prospects will stall you, sometimes they will lie…

GAAP out—Free Cash Flow in
20Jun

GAAP out—Free Cash Flow in

I know I am as guilty as anyone of stating that CASH IS KING.  Must have included that statement at…

Stahlin® Enclosures goes back to the future
19Jun

Stahlin® Enclosures goes back to the future

Stahlin® enclosures takes a trip back to the future, honoring its Hollywood Cameo In an electrifying intersection of industrial manufacturing…

A Data-Driven approach to Safety in Yard Operations: Minimizing risk, Maximizing efficiency
13Jun

A Data-Driven approach to Safety in Yard Operations: Minimizing risk, Maximizing efficiency

In high-volume yard operations, safety isn’t just a priority. It’s a critical responsibility. The yard is a dynamic environment where…

Three things you must know about selling to younger buyers
30May

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…

Revolutionizing Distribution with AI
30May

Revolutionizing Distribution with AI

AI, in its next generation, could be a step-change for distribution, not so much on its evolutionary path, but with…

Texas leads in forklift fatalities
21May

Texas leads in forklift fatalities

A call for increased workplace safety Forklift accidents remain one of the most serious hazards in industrial settings, resulting in…

From reactive to proactive: Building a data-driven safety culture around AI
20May

From reactive to proactive: Building a data-driven safety culture around AI

AI doesn’t fix safety—that’s the myth. Warehouses that expect real-time insights to magically improve performance are missing the point. AI…

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The Federal Reserve held the federal funds rate steady at a target range of 4.25% to 4.5% for the fifth…

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HAVER & BOECKER launched the AMICUS® Advanced Robot Family

 HAVER & BOECKER has launched the AMICUS® DEPAL Edition and AMICUS® PAL Edition. The robotic depalletizer and palletizer complement and completely automate packing lines…