Learning & Development: One Click Away |
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AHTD members now have access to a catalog of on-demand webinars, presentations, and e-learning sessions, focused on learning & development (L&D) for your employees. L&D is vital for employee development and continued organizational success, growth, and adaptability in today’s ever-changing business environment.
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Conferences, Safety, and Tasers? Say What? |
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If you weren’t able to attend in person at our Fall Meeting 2020 in Utah, then you missed out on the opportunity to meet Alan of Arrive Management, our Conference Safety Officer (or whatever his title really is…) responsible for health and safety and all things COVID. Wondering how we organized Fall Meeting 2020 such that there were no incidents of COVID?
Listen in on a recording of an informative discussion between our own Leigha Schatzman and Alan Kleinfeld where they highlight all of the considerations that went into planning that first in-person meeting last fall and demonstrate how your health and safety is of paramount importance in the planning of our upcoming AHTD Spring Meeting 2021!
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Going Virtual for SM21? Get Your C.O.G. |
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Action item: Sign up for the virtual Spring Meeting 2021 by Friday, March 12 and you will receive a fun pre-conference package in the mail.
If you participated last fall in our virtual FM20 meeting, you'll know the fun we're talking about. Didn't sign up on time last year? Complete your registration today to be certain to receive your very own AHTD Connect-O-Gram.
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AHTD's Financial Benchmarking Survey |
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MARCH 15: Calling all ASPs/Distributors to mark your calendar and get ready to participate in AHTD's 2021 Financial Benchmarking Survey.
The Financial Benchmarking Survey is designed to help business owners analyze financial and operational data and compare results against companies of similar size and the highest profit performing organizations within AHTD. Our Financial Benchmarking Survey is the industry's best and most useful tool of its kind. Survey outputs are available at no charge for participating members. Watch your email on March 15th for the launch.
Seriously awesome member benefit. Seriously.
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As a member of AHTD, you’re tapped into a dynamic community of automation professionals. Check out some of these insights from our membership base. |
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What's Up Strategic Business Partners? |
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We're grateful for our Strategic Business Partners. These companies offer strategic products or services in the industrial automation distribution industry.
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Quote Management Tool Improves Close Rates by 30-50% Close Rates
Interlynx Systems has launched a quote management system for AHTD ASPs/Distributors. ASPs are seeing a 30-50% improvement on their quotation close rates using our program. ASP salespeople like it because it keeps the opportunities in front of them and they can update with our simple “point, click & swipe” process. To learn more, click here. |
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How can a B2B business create an engaging and flourishing eCommerce site? And what should be done first?
Karthik Chidambaram, Founder & CEO of DCKAP, recently sat down for a conversation about AHTD's Strategic Business Partner program with Leigha Schatzman, Executive Director at AHTD.
Watch now for a look inside the partnership, as they discuss how DCKAP specifically supports AHTD members, explaining what strategies work best for Manufacturers and ASPs/distributors, and some best tips and important first steps to know for those that are just getting started in B2B eCommerce. If you are interested in learning more about the work done with AHTD member, Technico, you can read the in-depth case study here.
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Next ITR Webinar - March 18 |
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M arch's ITR Webinar is right around the corner. Register today for this members-only experience.
This series is being presented in an interview format and offered through Zoom. ITR uses the first 7-10 minutes of each session to provide an economic update and share emerging industry trends. The final 15-20 minutes of each event is reserved for answering questions from participating attendees. Please submit questions for this event by March 10.
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Thanks to all the sponsor companies who have been participating in this ITR webinar series. We have more programs on the horizon. Contact Leigha Schatzman to learn how you can be part of the AHTD sponsorship team. |
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Analyze This! Robert's Excel Power Hour |
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Data, data, and more data…the data available to us today is used to ask questions, answer questions, and even tell a story. AHTD Promotions Committee member, Crouzet’s Robert Derringer, offers to share tips, tricks, and advice he’s gained in his 20 years as an Excel power user. You, and members of your team, are encouraged to register for a one-hour long, no-charge, interactive session that will cover topics requested by registrants. This could include basic formulas, LOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, how to use keyboard commands to save time moving around in large files, and how to organize and structure data -- all to harness the full power of Excel.
Join us on Friday, March 19, at 11:00 AM Eastern. You will be prompted to share your top three Excel questions and curiosities during the registration process. Register here to join the fun as space will be limited.
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How to Gather and Better Use Lead Intelligence |
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By, Thomas J. Armitage
A few years ago, “Big Data” was one of the top queries in Google search. The funny thing is, most people understood what big data was, but didn’t do anything about it. It’s time B2B companies start leaning on both primary and third-party data to better understand who's interested in them and get more proactive in using that newfound intelligence. Click here to read about some tools that will help give you and your team a better glimpse into the users on your website.
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