The Power Shift: How Battery Technology is redefining the Material Handling Aftermarket
For decades, the material handling space has leaned on lead-acid batteries to power electric forklifts. They have been reliable and…
What’s the Health of Your Strategy’s Microfoundation?
When most organizations talk about strategy, they talk about big, bold ambitions — what you might term ‘strategic pillars’. New…
Why the “Storyteller Shortage” Narrative Misses the Real Leadership Challenge
The Wall Street Journal declared in a recent article this week that companies are “desperately seeking storytellers.” According to LinkedIn…
Five Meeting Rules that give you back a Full Workday each week
Cross-silo rules that turn scattered voices into one future-ready plan Most leaders you meet are losing almost a full workday…
“2026: The Year to Reinvent Your Dealership”
Various financial newsletters that cover the Industrial Economic Outlook state that the U.S. can expect GDP growth in the 2.3%…
“A New Year, A higher bar: How dealers can win in the 2026 Aftermarket”
Another January is here, bringing that familiar mix of optimism and reality that comes with starting a new year. Happy…
Are you a True Believer or Just a Salesperson?
What do you believe in? What are your real beliefs? I’m asking you these questions so you can have a…
November 2025 marks seven straight months of growth with 154 new Industrial Capital Projects
Industrial SalesLeads has announced the findings of its November 2025 report on planned capital project spending within the North American…
4 simple steps to begin capitalizing on AI Applications in supply chain
In an increasingly competitive global economy, warehouse managers are under pressure to transform their supply chain operations with AI applications.…
When Executives Pontificate, Meetings Flatline
Most executives don’t mean to hijack meetings. They’re trying to inspire, clarify, or share that one story from 1998 they…
Why Too Many Policies Kill Real Work
We love policies. They make us feel organized, controlled, protected. A neat little rule for every possible scenario. A safety…
The AI Skepticism that won’t age out
Here’s something nobody saw coming: The generation most skeptical of AI isn’t the one that doesn’t understand it. It’s the…
Where do all the those ideas come from?
Johnny, pay attention!” Probably the most valuable lesson offered to you in school. But at the time you got it,…
Q4 2025 begins with over 6% Surge – Five straight months of steady growth for new Industrial Manufacturing Planned Projects
Industrial SalesLeads has announced the October 2025 results from its latest report on new planned capital project spending within the…
Why manufacturers must build shock absorption into their supply chains
When Jaguar Land Rover’s production lines went dark this September, the ripple hit far beyond its factory floors. A cyberattack…
Rethinking the Dealer–Manufacturer Model: Aftermarket as the New Growth Engine
In 2025, the lines between manufacturer and dealer have never been blurrier or more critical. With some OEMs now owning…
The Coming Automation Shift: Why forklift dealers should prepare to service robots
As warehouses embrace automation, forklift dealers face a pivotal decision: evolve to support robotic fleets or risk being left behind.…
GORDON REPORT: Employment & the Economy in Uncertain Times
Jamie Dimon, CEO of J.P. Morgan Chase, announced the launch of the Security and Resiliency Initiative, a 10-year, $1.5 trillion…
Who’s Really in Charge of Strategic Innovation?
Organizations love to put ‘innovation’ on a pedestal. It’s plastered across annual reports, exalted in company presentations, and woven into…
The 3–2–1 Reset: A Fast Framework to Break Decision Paralysis in Volatile Times
Your market is shifting, your competitor just pulled ahead, and the one person who could execute the next move has…
What Football Taught Me About Aftermarket Leadership
Football season is here, making it the perfect time to revisit one of my favorite themes: getting back to basics.…
Industrial Manufacturing sees 27.8% jump in renovation projects, proving strong investment momentum into Fall 2025
Industrial SalesLeads has released the September 2025 results for the new Planned Capital Project Spending Report for the Industrial Manufacturing…
Show me the belief, and I’ll show you the money
Les Traband is a life insurance agent and a friend of mine. In 1971, Les was chasing me to sell…
Decision Agents: Your New Teammate in the Warehouse
From Firefighting to Flow Warehouse managers know the drill: labor is short, trailers pile up at the gate, priority orders…
The $1.5 Trillion Robot Revolution Has Begun — Get In or Get Left Behind
BIG NUMBERS will be available. You either get a portion of the BIG PIE, or you don’t. I have been…
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Why predictive analytics, robotics, and data driven logistics are transforming how and where goods move For decades, industrial real estate…
Remanufacturing of 100,000 vehicles as a strong commitment to the circular economy in material handling Anniversary truck ETV 216i handed…
2-mile Dune Express conveyor showcases advanced industrial engineering, heavy-duty reliability, and large-scale logistics innovation. SEW-EURODRIVE is helping power one of…
The Long Beach City Council has voted unanimously to confirm Mayor Rex Richardson’s reappointment of Sharon L. Weissman to the…
Shipments of cutting tools, measured by the Cutting Tool Market Report, a collaboration between AMT – The Association For Manufacturing…