Redefining Supplier & Dealer Relationships I remember the first time I had the opportunity to sit at the adult table and see what it was like between the company I worked for and our largest supplier of cabinetry. It started off

Mecca-nisms – Words describing a company that consists of mecca-like qualities that will attract and retain top talent like a fat kid to cake. (Sorry Charlie…First--this isn’t the PC Channel; and second—have you seen me? I LOVE cake!) So, I wake up

Don’t look now, but one of your top players just signed with another club! This isn’t a one-off—this has just become part of the game. After much thought, I’d find myself being remiss if I did not bring to your

I guess the first thing we should talk about is what exactly vertical integration means. Simply put, when a manufacturer of finished goods sells directly to the end consumer. Now, in the Kitchen and Bath industry, that could mean Builders,

I would probably just be embarrassing myself if I shared how many times I have watched the Walt D. movie “Miracle” but suffice it to say, it’s a lot, but not as many times as I have heard the term