The NAW Institute for Distribution Excellence, the research arm of the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW), has released Creating Innovations and Shaping the Future of Business: A Look at Commerce, Technology, and Human Forces in Distribution, the first-ever Facing the Forces of Change challenge paper. It includes research for NAW’s eagerly awaited landmark Facing the Forces of Change study, and 25 innovation ideas to kick-start internal management discussions.
Distributors are also invited to attend a free webinar, “Facing the Forces of Change and a Call to Action,” on Thursday, Nov. 29, from 2 -3 p.m. EST. Dancer will brief distribution leaders on key findings from the new Facing the Forces of Change challenge paper. He will also share plans for collaborating with distributors as our research continues. He and PROS Chief Visionary Officer Craig Zawada will discuss the technology distributors are using today to extract actionable insights from data to make better, faster decisions maximizing revenue, deepening relationship with customers, and improving margin in the face of this digital shift. Distributors are encouraged to join in what promises to be an insightful session. Register by clicking here.