Economic fundamentals that predate the war in Ukraine are pushing the global economy onto the back side of the business cycle. US Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is already in a slowing growth trend, and industrial production, retail sales, and business-to-business capex spending are on the cusp of slowing growth.

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Lauren Wally | Marketing Manager, Automation | ACD / GCG

Dena Prussing | Marketing Manager | BSC Industries, Inc.

On Friday, March 18^th, over twenty-five women joined a Zoom kick-off meeting for the AHTD Women in Automation group. There were a variety of careers and experience-levels represented, helping to fuel discussions about aspirations for the group, volunteer opportunities, as well as sharing apps and tricks that make professional life easier. 

The 2022 Financial Benchmarking Survey is open to all ASP/distributor members.

Mark your calendars and get signed up! AHTD is bringing this six-part webinar series to member companies for free. Log into your AHTD account and register today.

We're grateful for our Strategic Business Partners. These companies offer strategic products or services in the industrial automation distribution industry.

Are you looking to expand your e-commerce offering by adding more SKUs from current manufacturers, or adding additional brands to your site? You may already get data from industry-specific data sources or groups—but what about any additional manufacturers or lines you carry whose data isn’t available from those sources? What if you carry product lines, and need content, from more than one industry? DDS can help. We have next-gen™ product content for more than 6 million SKUs, sourced directly from 550+ manufacturers (representing 1,300+ brands), across more than a dozen industries, including Industrial Automation, Electrical, Lighting, Solar, Plumbing, HVAC, Tool, Safety, Utility, Datacom, Industrial Supply, and Industrial Gas + Welding. Click here for more information, or stop by DDS’ booth at the Spring Meeting in Bonita Springs!

KYKLO provides the tools and expertise for companies to improve market position quickly and easily in the digital world. We are unique in that our enriched product data is created and enhanced by a team of professionals with experience in the industries our clients serve. Click here to read more about KYKLO Solutions designed to meet Distributors and Manufacturers' needs. KYKLO will be at AHTD 2022 and we're so excited to meet all of you!

DDI System's Inform ERP Software provides distributors with the tools needed to respond to changing times while continuing to grow and adapt to unpredictable disruption. Join us for a 45-minute webinar on Thursday, May 9. Learn more here and here.

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Nonmember pricing: $1,090/each

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