Eric Hoplin, president and CEO of the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors, says he thinks most members are "feeling pretty good" about business prospects, but that "doesn't mean all things are rosy." Hoplin appeared on the MDM podcast to preview NAW's Executive Summit in Washington, D.C., which starts Jan. 31.
Pennsylvania-based 84 Lumber plans to grow its share of the building materials market this year by adding to its 310 locations. Also on the docket is remodeling 54 locations, including moving to larger buildings in Sarasota, Fla., and Morgantown, W.Va.
Amazon is expanding its health care portfolio with RxPass, a $5 monthly pharmacy subscription and delivery service available only to Prime customers in the US. The subscription includes access to more than 50 generic drugs for over 80 chronic conditions, Amazon Pharmacy Chief Medical Officer Vin Gupta says, but people enrolled in Medicare, Medicaid or any other government health care program are not eligible for the service.
Dina Mostovaya, founder of Mindset Consulting, outlines five ways business-to-business marketers can create a content strategy that generates leads. B2B content should show how your company can solve a problem, prove your expertise within your industry and be backed up with case studies and customer stories, Mostovaya recommends.
2022 supply chain industry review Supply chain organizations continue to seek new solutions as pandemic challenges remain. Blue Ridge asked supply industry leaders to take part in a survey that delves into their challenges, possible solutions and how the evolving technological landscape has affected operations. Download the white paper.
The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking Act, a bipartisan bill introduced into the House, is similar to the Ocean Shipping Reform Act, says co-sponsor Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-S.D. "The SHIP IT Act will bridge gaps, keep costs down for consumers, and make it easier for shippers to move products across the US," Johnson says.
Leading with integrity means keeping your word, following your values in public -- even when no one is watching -- and letting others know your intentions so they can hold you accountable, writes coach, educator and author McKinlee Covey. "As we lead with integrity, we earn moral authority, increase trust within our organizations -- and most of all, we inspire others," Covey writes.
Difficult conversations can best be approached by framing, which involves identifying roadblocks, being curious about the situation, not judging how others respond and seeking to learn others' view of the issue, leadership coach Lisa Zigarmi and Diamond Leadership CEO Julie Diamond write. "When a leader shows their intentions to learn, it makes a productive conversation about various points of view possible," they write.
