subject: B2B Product Suppliers Plot Business Strategies for 2010 [print this page] Author: Data Key Communications Llc Author: Data Key Communications Llc
Dewitt, NY January 5, 2010: Theres no denying that the past year was a disaster for American business. And no one is certain what 2010 will bring. Recovery? While we know for certain that it will happen, no one is sure of when. In preparation, American business is doing what it does best: instituting best practices and procedures that will create the best outcome: Thinking, planning, monitoring, and bracing for continued depressed saleswhile also preparing for a spike in increased demand. In the current issue of Welding & Gases Today, the journal of the Gases and Welding Distributors Association (GAWDA), more than 80 major product suppliers from across the country discuss where they are focusing their energies and how they will navigate the year ahead. No one company is limiting itself to one sure way to grow sales. No one company is putting all of its eggs into one practice. Industry suppliers are introducing new products, pursuing niche markets, following government money, getting closer to their customers, emphasizing increased productivity tools and working harder. In the current issue of Welding & Gases Today, the journal of the Gases and Welding Distributors Association (GAWDA), these suppliers share their plans of action for the coming year. Strategies include: Applying Sound Business Principles Tracking Increased Lending by Financial Institutions Expanding Distribution Channels Following Stimulus Dollars Targeting Niche Markets Developing New Products Increasing Productivity for Themselves and Their Customers Growth from Market Share Marketing Harder Having the Product Make the Sale Preparing for the Recovery Learn how these B2B suppliers are putting these strategies into action by reading Supplier Strategies for Success at Welding & Gases Today Online, the leading trade journal for the welding, welding equipment, industrial gases, medical gases and specialty gases industry. This is vital information from some of the best minds in the industry that you wont want to pass up. For more information, contact Jeffrey Charboneau, editor of Welding & Gases Today, at editor@weldingandgasestoday.org or 315-445-2347.About the Author:
About GAWDA
Founded in 1945, the Gases and Welding Distributors Association (GAWDA) is the premier source for manufacturing knowledge, education and networking. Through its member journals (www.welding andgasestoday.org), e-magazines, newsletters and industry wiki (www.gawdawiki.org), GAWDA connects suppliers of gases and manufacturers of related equipment as well as manufacturers of welding equipment and distribution leaders, for the purpose of safely delivering optimal solutions to the users of those products. GAWDA publications are the industrys voice for all matters related to the latest technology and the most up-to-date processes spanning welding equipment and products and services related to industrial, medical, specialty and cryogenic gases. A 501(c)3 organization, GAWDA members are located throughout North America.
