What happens in the auto industry…..
OEM’s and Lift Truck dealers have always been paying close attention to what is happening in the auto industry, thinking that these large major industrial players that also sell via dealer networks are a step ahead of the equipment industry, and that most of the current as well as any expected financial and economic changes incurred by the car industry will eventually wind up on the equipment dealer’s doorstep. And you know what, that...
AI finds the route out of planning and scheduling problems and into unrivalled service delivery
There’s no escaping it—service delivery is a key business driver and not just for Amazon, but across asset-intensive industries where getting day-to-day planning, scheduling, and routing managed competently, and fully optimized, is becoming the make-or-break point for many businesses. According to a PwC report, 55% of customers would stop buying from a company that they otherwise liked after several bad experiences. It’s become a...
Unlocking the Power of Organizational Culture: Fulfilling people’s needs to create a thriving workplace
Dealing with troubling workplace environments can be difficult. It’s not always clear what the deeper issue is and the friction and conflict it breeds can be tough to reverse. At the heart of any organization are its people. Without a dedicated, aligned, and fully engaged workforce, no progress can be made. High-performance organizations excel in creating an environment that recognizes and addresses the fundamental human needs that...
Do you have information rot?
Every organization we’ve worked with has reams of consumer feedback. Often it is utilized to make critical decisions. Sometimes, it’s not. Sometimes, the feedback itself becomes the exercise, where study after study is created multiple times a year, and the insights are simply shared across the organization – nothing more. While customer insight collection is one thing, how companies analyze it is another. Even...
A Veteran’s Story: Toyota Material Handling dealer delivers loaded container handler to U.S. Army
In recognition of Veteran’s Day, Toyota Material Handling is highlighting a special story involving one of its dealers – Toyota Material Handling Northern California – and a U.S. military base in Hawaii. Read the full story about a Vietnam veteran who is still finding new ways to support American troops. Rich Andres knows from experience how important it is for our troops to have the most reliable equipment on the market. Andres, the...
61 New Food and Beverage Industry Planned Projects Continue Downward Slide
Industrial SalesLeads announced the October 2023 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Food and Beverage industry. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction, and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms 61 new projects in the Food and Beverage sector. The following are selected highlights on new...
210 New Distribution and Supply Chain Planned Industrial Projects Start Q4 2023 with Familiar Q3 Results
Industrial SalesLeads announced the October 2023 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Distribution and Supply Chain industry. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms 210 new projects in October, as compared to 212 in September. The following are...