As we travel the country, executives tell us that inflation, worker shortages, regulation, taxation, and tariffs are on their "Wall of Worry". In this webinar, we'll tackle those five and see what the crystal ball has to say about the next 6-12 months.

Distributors today must balance inventory management, supplier relationships, and customer expectations in an increasingly digital marketplace.
 

This session, led by Mike Wentz, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at IDEA, delivers five essential strategies that empower distributors to transform challenges into competitive advantages.
 

Join us to learn how to:

• Streamline order processing and fulfillment through modernized data exchange
• Access real-time information on pricing, stock availability, and order status
• Build stronger manufacturer relationships through optimized product data management
• Outsource complex digital processes to reduce operational burden
• Partner with industry experts who understand distributors' unique challenges

Drawing on 25 years of experience supporting the supply industry, IDEA brings ASA members proven solutions that enhance efficiency while reducing costs. This webinar offers practical insights that can be implemented immediately to improve your distribution operations and drive sustainable business growth.

Must be ASA Member to have access.

In this ASA Project Talent webinar, we discussed the adoption of AI in recruitment and some basic techniques to use AI to take your recruitment to the next level.

We also discussed the numerous Project Talent resources available exclusively to ASA members to supplement local recruitment efforts, including some new and exciting resources coming soon.

In this exclusive webinar, you’ll learn:

• The adoption of AI in recruitment
• Some basic techniques to use AI for your recruitment
• Why updating your company profile on ASA.net is important
• Current and new Project Talent resources for ASA members

In today's competitive landscape, manufacturers face unique challenges in streamlining operations, managing complex product data, and maintaining efficient communication with distributors and end-users.

This webinar, presented by Mike Wentz, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at IDEA, reveals five proven strategies that enable manufacturers to excel in the digital economy.

Discover how to:
 

• Optimize your product data management to ensure accuracy and consistency across all channels
• Implement seamless data exchange systems that reduce errors and strengthen distributor relationships
• Gain real-time visibility into order status, stock levels, and partner requirements
• Simplify complex digital processes to free your team for strategic initiatives
• Leverage industry expertise to accelerate your digital transformation journey

Being 60 days into the new administration and soon coming up on the first 100 days (an arbitrary deadline for many department heads to institute changes), we will cover some of the big directional changes that have already been made by the administration that could impact the economy, and changes that may still be coming. How has the operating environment changed (already) for ASA members and what might we experience in the next two quarters?

Your personal brand is your greatest asset in today’s competitive professional landscape—and LinkedIn is the ultimate platform to showcase it. Join us for an exclusive webinar where we’ll teach you how to:
 

• Optimize your LinkedIn profile to attract opportunities.
• Craft compelling content to establish credibility.
• Leverage strategic networking to drive meaningful connections and sales success.

Whether you’re new to LinkedIn or want to refine your approach, this session will equip you with the tools you need to stand out and boost your professional impact.

Graham Walker, VP of Sales & Marketing at ATS Software, recently hosted an insightful webinar on the practical use of AI in wholesale distribution. He covered the pros and cons of ChatGPT, no-code automation, and real-world AI applications such as voice-to-task summaries, self-organizing knowledge, and email responders. With over 20 years of experience in software, Graham shared actionable insights on leveraging AI to drive efficiency and revenue in the commercial MEP space. Participants gained valuable strategies and took part in a live Q&A session, gaining expert advice on integrating AI into their workflows.

We hosted a webinar on AI in distribution, where we explored real success stories and how generative AI was transforming the industry. Attendees learned practical ways to leverage AI for greater efficiency and enhanced distribution strategies.
 

The session featured Kate Brown from Wipfli LLP, an expert in data-driven decision-making for manufacturers and distributors; Zak Rozelle, with over 20 years of experience in business and systems consulting for manufacturing; and Jake Rohrer, a manager at Wipfli who specialized in optimizing organizational processes and technology solutions.

In this webinar we will discuss the top items that are important to watch early in 2025 as they shape the year for the construction and manufacturing sectors. Based on where we are on January 15th, we could be covering everything from a port strike to air strikes, US economic growth or bucking a global slowdown, commodity prices, and other factors that might shape the operating environment for the first half of the year.

Cyber-crime is one of the fastest growing and most dynamic exposures in business today. Hardly a day goes by that we don’t hear about a security breach or incident involving the loss of sensitive data to hackers. We will discuss several layers of risk management that will help reduce a business’s exposure as well as coverage options available to transfer the risk to an insurance carrier. Presented by Steven Searl of Federated Insurance.