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ELECTRICAL
INDUSTRIAL
WHOLESALE
DISTRIBUTORS
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In an industry where precision, speed, and efficiency are paramount, electrical wholesale distributors are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance their operations. AI is revolutionizing the way distributors manage inventory, forecast demand, optimize logistics, and provide customer support. By leveraging machine learning, automation, and predictive analytics, electrical wholesalers can reduce costs, increase efficiency, and improve service levels.
Let’s touch on how AI tools are transforming the electrical distribution landscape and what the future holds for this sector.
One of the biggest challenges in electrical distribution is maintaining optimal inventory levels. Overstocking leads to high carrying costs, while understocking results in missed sales and customer dissatisfaction. AI-powered inventory management systems analyze historical sales data, current market trends, and supply chain conditions to predict demand more accurately. These systems can dynamically adjust stock levels based on seasonal fluctuations, customer preferences, and unexpected changes in demand.
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Workforce Development Insights from NAED Eastern Regional Event
At the recent NAED Eastern Regional event, two key sessions focused on workforce development: Bridging the Gap to Tomorrow’s Workforce and Roundtable Discussion: Shaping Workforce Development for the Industry. Below are key takeaways from the Bridging the Gap panel discussion, featuring Dr. Colleen McClure (University of Alabama at Birmingham) and Evan Vestal (Texas A&M University).
Internships as a Pipeline for Talent
- Internships are critical in attracting young talent to the electrical distribution industry.
- UAB requires internships for industrial distribution degrees, emphasizing their importance.
- Companies should collaborate with local colleges, community colleges, and trade schools to develop internship programs.
- Internships are a cost-effective solution compared to a bad hire; typical compensation is $25/hour for 40 hours per week over 8-10 weeks in summer.
- Structured programs help assess performance and fit before making a full-time hire.
- Interns should rotate through different company segments (logistics, customer service, administration, and support roles) for a well-rounded experience.
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The entire Egret Consulting team (and family members) recently traveled together to Cancún, Mexico!
We enjoyed time with one another at a beautiful resort with sights, sounds, and tastes that were just incredible!
We even had the opportunity to explore a Cenote and got to swim with Sea Turtles in the Ocean! The natural beauty found in the Yucatán Peninsula region of Mexico is truly amazing!
Egret Consulting is blessed to have a team that not only works exceptionally well together, but genuinely enjoys being together! Our time in Cancún further strengthened the genuine connections that we all share with one another as we celebrated our collective successes!
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Jason Seller - Project Manager, Voss Lighting
Lee Braswell - Sales, HESCO
Nicholas Reitz - Outside Sales Representative, WESCO
Mike Sampson Jr. - Commercial Projects Manager, Wholesale Electric Supply Co.
Allison Lillard - Lighting Quotations, Border States
Joel Witwer - Commercial Project Quotations, Turtle
Dave Thompson - Outside Sales Specialist, Crum Electric Supply Co.
Jonathan Grijalva - Outside Sales Representative, Walters Wholesale Electric Co.
Allen Naramore - Sales Leader, Rexel
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President / Executive Recruiter
Brooke Ziolo has been with Egret for 17 years and purchased the company 6 years ago. She focuses on lighting, lighting controls, LED’s, SSL, etc.
847.307.7127
bz@egretconsulting.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lightingrecruiter/
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Executive Recruiter / EVP
Pati Kelly has been with Egret for 12 years. She focuses on wire & cable, tools, fittings, cable harnesses, pipe, connectors, conduit, datacom, etc.
847.307.7128
pk@egretconsulting.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/electricalrecruiter/
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Executive Recruiter / EVP
Rob Wieska has been with Egret for over 10 years. He focuses on Power Distribution (switchgear, panelboards, switchboards, transformers, ATS, circuit breakers, controls, etc.), Automation Technologies (including generation products, smart grid, building automation and controls manufacturers) and Renewables (including wind, solar, battery / energy storage, EV Charging, Microgrid applications, and other emerging technologies).
847.307.7129
rw@egretconsulting.com
www.linkedin.com/in/robwieska
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