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Optimizing Distributor Profitability

Overview

After many years of research by both firms and individuals, a “best” approach is now known for almost every imaginable distributor activity.

Though each best practice and their projected impact on financial statements has been analyzed in isolation, no one has yet attempted to implement all relevant best practices and determine their effects on the firm’s ROI and net profit.

The perfect distributor would implement the most significant best practices, through the optimal deployment of their talent, inventory, cash, facilities and equipment.

This program and the research behind it aim to help you become that perfect distributor – to see just how profitable a well-educated and well-equipped distributor can be.

Optimizing Distributor Profitability

Read the Findings Here ›

The information is organized very well, supported by robust research specifically on the distribution industry, presented in an easily digestible manner, and linked to real-world examples to help convert concepts into actionable items.”

-David A. Larson, VP Operations, DW Distribution Inc.

Challenges

Lack of best practice implementation methods

Inefficiently allocated capital

Low profitability

Poor cash flow

Solutions

Assess your business performance using a proven and structured approach

Access to our ready-to-use process assessment toolkit

Obtain a roadmap for successful best practice implementation

Benefits

Double your net profit and triple your return on net assets – (potential identified and observed in our research study)

Achieve stronger bottom line and improve cash flow

Communicate value of best practices to top management

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