Where does the future of industrial distribution lie? The established order has featured a diverse base of regional and national distributors that vary in products and services provided. Distributors have been successful in reaching their customers through direct sales forces and product catalogs.
But the old way of being successful has come to a crossroads. New business models are needed in industrial distribution. While many industrial distributors have aggressively pursued online sales, this isn’t enough to ensure success going forward.
Customers are demanding more services that go beyond traditional catalog search functions and product reviews. They want to see stock positions and get firm delivery commitments. Customers are increasingly expecting free delivery with the option to pay for expedited service, including same-day delivery in metropolitan areas. They are looking for opportunities to consolidate suppliers and service providers while still receiving good prices and services.
Fortunately for the customer, Easley Transportation understands industry trends and how to navigate the marketplace. We offer many special delivery options that are not available elsewhere. For more info, check out our services tab or if you already have a service we offer in mind, shoot us a quote on our online quote submission tab!