Growth of an Industrial Supply Company in a Shrinking Economy – Part 3

Reaching a larger audience becomes a matter of adjusting to the latest customer demands. For example, the company has been selling both new and used forklifts for decades, but in the past, new forklift sales surpassed those of used ones. In today’s economy, sales of used equipment, just like sales of used cars, is up, … Read more

Growth of an Industrial Supply Company in a Shrinking Economy – Part 2

Whereas just a few years ago, they may have been thinking about expanding their operations and buying new forklifts and other big ticket items, now they are putting those purchases off. At the same time, they are ordering less of their regular supplies, such as boxes, packing tape and other goods. What can their supplier … Read more

Growth of an Industrial Supply Company in a Shrinking Economy – Part 1

When the housing market collapsed and recession followed, everyone suddenly had to take stock and understand the basic dynamics of the economy. While most workers and many business people rely on second-hand news about the all-important industrial sector, those who work for an industrial supply company see first-hand how recession and growth operate in the … Read more

Warehouse Safety Equipment and Tips

Warehouses are busy hubs of activity, so ensuring safety supplies and safety equipment are monitored and maintained, will make for an accident free operation. You want your workers to be productive and free from workplace injuries, and following the tips for warehouse safety can guarantee that. Conveyor belts are a common source of worker injury, … Read more