Many distributors looking for ways to fend off disruption (read Amazon) are considering how to repurpose legacy brick-and-mortar facilities, according to NAW – the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors.
QSSP increases the knowledge and competency of safety sales professionals, which in turn, builds trust and credibility in the customer relationship. The resulting partnership can be instrumental in reducing injury and illness in the workplace.
Grainger in July reported results for the 2017 second quarter ended June 30, 2017. Sales of $2.6 billion increased two percent versus $2.6 billion in the second quarter of 2016. Net earnings for the quarter of $98 million were down 43 percent versus $173 million in 2016. Earnings per share of $1.67 declined 40 percent versus $2.79 in 2016.
With the NSC back in Chicago this year, the venue of my first show in 1975, I thought it would be a good time to reflect on my time in the safety industry.
