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03/18/2024
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3 Mindset Shifts to Recruit & Maintain Next-Gen TalentThe past several years have been a wild ride for distributors. Supply chain disruptions followed by rapid economic growth and fueled by labor market shortages created a talent crisis for distributors in the industrial and construction channels. In the post-pandemic new normal, the double-digit revenue growth of 2022-23 is not normal nor sustainable. The economy is expected to soft-land. Economists and market forecasts have distributors returning to modest growth in 2024. Combined with rapid evolution in customer expectations, technology advancement and demographic shifts — more than ever, the future of distribution growth hinges on talent. Skilled talent can create value, provide seamless customer experience and fuel growth. While distributors compete with other distributors on sales, they compete with everyone for talent. The speed at which businesses can grow depends on its people. People are vital to executing strategies and achieving growth. |
FF: What's The Weakest LinkI saw today’s Fixed-it Friday photos posted by Luke Anthony on the Crap Locksmithing Facebook page, and there’s an important lesson to be learned here. When you see a barricade device that attaches to the inside lever handle of the lockset, this “security method” relies on the strength of the connection between the lever and the lock. The BHMA standard for cylindrical locks – A156.2 – requires a minimum strength of 100 to 500 pounds for this connection, depending on the grade of the lockset, and the location where the force is applied. For the door shown in the photos, I’m pretty sure the wire is the weakest link, but you get my point. |
Why Digital Content Matters for Distributors
"With more and more customers preferring a digital buying experience, distributors can ensure they are included in the early and middle stages of a buyer's sales journey by providing the right content," writes SHDA Member Robert Stetson, ASSA ABLOY.
