Amazon Business has spent billions of dollars on technological and service upgrades for small and medium-size businesses, as well as formed partnerships with certifying agencies related to standards, diversity and other areas, says Amazon executive Chris Caruso. Third-party sellers "make up over half of the sales on Amazon Business," he says.
Meijer has outlined plans to build a $160 million fully automated dry grocery supply chain facility in Tipp City, Ohio, to serve stores in Ohio, southern Indiana and northern Kentucky. The facility, being built on 160 acres adjacent to Meijer's existing distribution center, is expected to create 65 new jobs when it opens in late 2022.
Reports of pending meat shortages in supermarkets are probably exaggerated, as inventory levels remain strong, says warehouse operator Americold Realty Trust. The company posted higher year-over-year revenue in its latest quarter.
Why Cloud ERP Is Critical Now For Distributors The primary reason is that the distribution industry is facing unprecedented change and distributors must find a way to survive and thrive amid this sea of change. Learn about the role of cloud ERP technology in digital transformation and why it is critical today more than ever to reduce operational costs, scale your business, maximize data security and increase your revenue in this webinar.
Declines in volume have major freight railroads disclosing on earnings calls that they have or are considering reduced service. The Association of American Railroads reports that total carloads declined 25% year-over-year in April, the biggest reduction on record.
Meeting customer needs and expectations A focus on customer service should be a priority for wholesalers, both in the current climate and moving into the future. How can businesses deliver on that? Hear from experts at NetSuite, Logistics Bureau and SmartBrief in this on-demand webinar.
Business-to-business marketers should focus on the aspects of their industry that won't change as the pandemic creates an indefinite period of uncertainty, Mike Moran writes. One thing that won't change is the importance of digital engagement and experiences, he writes, noting, "[b]ecause everything you do in digital will still be a good idea when and if we return to what once was normal."
The coronavirus pandemic has taught many CEOs the importance of empathy, resiliency and flexibility in terms of ideas, technology and work locations, writes executive consultant John Spence. "Your people truly are your most important asset so you need to invest in them and do everything you can to support them, from both a business and an emotional perspective," he writes.
Due to the fluidity of current economic conditions, Alan Beaulieu will present a second NAW webinar on Thursday, May 28, 3:00-4:30 p.m. EDT. He will walk through the newest data to show how bad the falloff in April really was. He'll identify the timing and slope of contraction/rise by industry segment so you can effectively pivot your business. He'll then paint a longer-term view for Post COVID-19 conditions to help you make your strategic plans. Purchase your seat.
Are you well-informed about different best practices and knowledge in our industry? If not, NAW's Top 10 E-book List can help get you up-to-speed quickly so you and your business can stay competitive in these challenging times.
