Articles by tag: Distribution

Navigating Cybersecurity Risks in the Manufacturing and Distribution Industry

Cybersecurity in Manufacturing

In this episode of On the Shop Floor, hosts Colby Horn and Chris Boyd are joined by Trip Hillman, partner in Weaver’s IT Advisory Services. They dissect the escalating cybersecurity risks in the manufacturing and distribution (M&D) industry, discussing the impact of connected devices and the importance of robust IT risk management. Key Points: Assess…

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Engineering & Construction
Your Relevant Solution: The Key Differentiators of Relevant Industrial

Finding answers and delivering results is what Relevant Industrial is all about. As an industrial business in a competitive market, Relevant Industrial has learned to adapt in order to grow. Jeremy Wilcox, VP of Business Development for Fluid Connectors at Relevant Industrial, sits down with host Tyler Kern to discuss Relevant Industrial’s key differentiators…

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Driving Automation
Driving Automation: Automating Workflows in the Parcel Post and Distribution Fulfillment Industries

Think back to ten years ago when same-day delivery was a rarity; today, nobody bats an eye at its prevalence. Dan VanderAkker, Vice President of Kasa, joined Host Daniel Litwin to explain how workflow automation in the parcel post and distribution fulfillment industries is contributing to this trend. Workflow automation is essential for timely…

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Business Services
Biden Acknowledges US Overreliance on Foreign Supply Chains

President Joe Biden ordered a government review of U.S. supply chains, seeking to end the country’s reliance on China and other adversaries for crucial goods. Biden met with a group of lawmakers from both parties at the White House Wednesday afternoon to discuss the semiconductor shortage, and ways to strengthen supply chains. Watch above…

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Healthcare
J&J Vaccine Highlights the Desire for Simplicity and Speed in Healthcare

Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine is safe and 72% effective in a U.S. clinical trial, Food and Drug Administration staff said. Watch above or read part of the interview below for Bloomberg Intelligence’s Sam Fazeli thoughts on the simplicity and efficiency implications of the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine. — Host: Sam, in the heart…

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Food & Beverage
CFO David Lee: Impossible Foods Reduces Wholesaler Prices 15% ‘Because We Can’

Even during an economic downturn amid uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Impossible Foods is thriving. After consistent growth over the last two years for Impossible Foods and other alternative protein companies, Impossible recently announced it would cut prices of its signature products for foodservice distributors in the U.S. The cut would be about…

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COVID-19’s Impact on Manufacturing and Distribution Companies: a CFO’s Perspective, with Frank Cinati, Vince Rullo, and Matt Nafziger

Brad Jay, Weaver’s Partner-in-Charge of Manufacturing and Distribution Services tapped Frank Cinatl, CFO of ABATIX, Vince Rullo, CFO of Howard Supply Company, and Matt Nafziger, CFO of Royal Manufacturing to give their perspective on how manufacturing and distribution companies have weathered the COVID-19 storm on Weaver: Beyond the Numbers. What does the post-pandemic outlook like,…

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data-driven tools
Leverage Data-Driven Tools and Local SEO for Maximum Search Engine Rankings
July 26, 2024

As businesses continue to navigate the digital landscape, data-driven tools are more crucial than ever for effective SEO strategies. Understanding and implementing the proper SEO practices can make a significant difference with evolving algorithms and competitive markets. Given that 75% of users never scroll past the first page of search results, this statistic underscores…

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On-device AI
On-Device AI is Today’s Tech Innovation, Competition and Market Leadership Driver
July 26, 2024

On-device AI revolutionizes the tech landscape, making it a critical factor for industry dominance. This cutting-edge technology directly integrates advanced AI capabilities into devices, transforming consumer and enterprise applications. This shift stems from the need for improved performance, reduced latency, enhanced data privacy & security, and personalized user experiences. With advancements in neural processing…

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modern supply chains
The Role of AI in Modern Supply Chains: Insights from Aaron Hatfield at Arvist
July 26, 2024

Artificial intelligence rapidly transforms modern supply chains, with companies like Arvist leading the charge. In a recent episode of Hammer Down, hosted by Mike Bush, Aaron Hatfield, the Head of Sales at Arvist, sheds light on AI’s practical applications and benefits in enhancing supply chain operations. Is AI in the supply chain a double-edged…

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semiconductor manufacturing
Training New Semiconductor Manufacturing Professionals is Key to Meet Coming Domestic Manufacturing Demand
July 26, 2024

Over the past few years, the U.S. has made significant strides in semiconductor manufacturing, driven by substantial investments and strategic policies. With the CHIPS Act expected to triple domestic semiconductor manufacturing capacity by 2032, the need for a skilled workforce is more urgent than ever. This discussion explores the key question: What does the…

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How Can Physical Retail Support Ecommerce Distribution?
September 8, 2020

Successful business leaders are always looking for the next way to cut costs, maximize profits, and run their company more efficiently. Brick-and-mortar retailers with a significant amount of ecommerce sales experience a huge amount of inefficiencies in their fulfillment and shipping processes. How can they utilize their existing infrastructure — their people, product, and stores…

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Scale with Sergio: The Tenets of Optimizing Operations and Efficiency
May 7, 2020

Scale with Sergio, a new MarketScale podcast, will offer MarketScale Executive Vice President, Operations and host Sergio Reyes a chance to engage with experts to deliver critical insights, discuss trends and lead the conversation on what’s happening on the cutting-edge of their industries. On this premiere episode, Reyes gave listeners an in-depth look at his…

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Why Pepsi is Fairing Better than Coke Mid-Pandemic
April 30, 2020

Pepsi surprised investors last week with their Q1 earnings, which showed impressive sales gains across most of its product portfolio as consumers stocked up to eat at home during the coronavirus pandemic. What has led Pepsi, who owns Frito Lay and Quaker Foods, to do so well where Coke has fallen behind? On this…

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Tackling ISE 2020 with Kevin Collins of Diversified.
February 17, 2020

MarketScale was in attendance at ISE 2020 this year, getting an idea for what’s driving the Pro AV industry forward as innovation blooms and a new decade of design dawns. We got a chance to catch up with a past MarketScale contributor, Kevin Collins President of Diversified, is always eager to participate in ISE. He…

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Element Sessions: How Spokane Hardware Supply is Serving Customers in an Amazon World
January 9, 2020

How does an independent retail store survive in the time of Amazon.com? “Be true to your roots and know your strengths,” said Andrew Northrop [contributor page], President of Spokane Hardware Supply. Host Scott Sidway sat down with the Washington-based hardware supply retailer, who has ventured into housing their own retail e-commerce as a way…

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How Dot’s Homemade Pretzels Went From Small-Town North Dakota to Online Everywhere
August 20, 2019

On today’s episode of the Food & Beverage Podcast, host Daniel Litwin got his hand caught in the cookie jar…or more accurately a bag of Dot’s Pretzels. Litwin sat down with Dorothy Henke, better known to the world as “Dot” and founder of Dot’s Homestyle Pretzels, to discuss her journey to founding the North…

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Consumers Want Media 24/7. How Do You Reach Them Everywhere?
April 9, 2019

Today, the media landscape encompasses thousands of modes of communicating information at lightning speeds — from the smartphone to the smartwatch, to interactive adverts on streets and in cities. There are, in fact, so many outlets to disperse information that businesses, companies, and corporations are struggling to stay present with the ever-changing information technologies….

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Distribution Centers are Getting Smarter. That’s Good News for Shoppers
January 17, 2019

MarketScale recently wrapped up its time at NRF 2019 in New York City and among the myriad vendors and hot-trends on hand, one unlikely, yet imperative part of the retail experience stole the spotlight. Supply chain and warehouse management remained a constant area of interest for attendees and by sheer volume of vendors present. By…

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