DPS Wholesale Distribution Technology Event

Featuring Leading Distribution Expert Adam J. Fein, Ph.D.

DPS, in conjunction with IBM, was pleased to sponsor the recent seminar "Distribution Technology Trends: An Update".   The event featured the wholesale distribution’s leading expert Adam J. Fein, Ph.D. President of Pembroke Consulting, Inc. and author of the wholesale industry’s best-selling future trends report Facing the Forces of Change: The Road to Opportunity published by the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors. (www.nawpubs.org)

During the session, Fein shared the major trends impacting wholesale distribution for the next five years and beyond. These trends include customer self-service, strategic sourcing, fee-based distribution, competition in logistics and fulfillment, and what key role technology will play going forward in the wholesale distribution business.

“Technology is playing an increasingly important role in the wholesaler-distributors business,” said Pembroke Consulting President Adam J. Fein, Ph.D. “Small and mid-sized distributors need to take a close look at the systems they are investing in to ensure they can meet customer expectations and maximize productivity.”

Click here for Dr. Fein's summary article of his presentation.  Visit our Distribution Industry News page for more links to articles by Dr. Fein.

About Pembroke Consulting, Inc.

Pembroke Consulting helps senior executives from manufacturing, wholesale distribution, and B2B technology companies build and sustain market leadership. To learn more about the firm and its services visit www.PembrokeConsulting.com.

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