Robots/Automated Equipment
Every dealer is becoming a Tech Company—Ready or Not
Last month, I outlined what turned out to be the first four pages of the AI 2030 Strategic Framework. I
April 20, 2026
Last month, I outlined what turned out to be the first four pages of the AI 2030 Strategic Framework. I
From everything I am reading, executives are taking a hard look at AI, automation, and eventually robots to help run
As I have said previously, I read numerous monthly newsletters covering material handling equipment, construction equipment, pure rental companies, and
I keep hearing about the AI Bubble, which may or may not be a negative from an operations standpoint, even
As warehouses embrace automation, forklift dealers face a pivotal decision: evolve to support robotic fleets or risk being left behind.
BIG NUMBERS will be available. You either get a portion of the BIG PIE, or you don’t. I have been
This is probably one of your most crucial planning opportunities to improve margins, operating profit, and free cash flow as
Last month, I opened a discussion changing the way a dealer accounts for daily, monthly, and annual financial activity, switching
I know I am as guilty as anyone of stating that CASH IS KING. Must have included that statement at
I talked with Jim Margner (my state and local tax expert), who prepared notes for the Illinois Equipment Dealers Association
Our financial world seems out of whack and will probably continue to be for the rest of the year. This
Last month, we covered performance gaps and how to avoid them because if you cannot prevent them, there is a
Last month, we covered performance gaps and how to avoid them because if you cannot prevent them, there is a
As you know, I love to review business and industry data daily. I probably read 100 emails daily and receive
I hope you had a splendid holiday week! There certainly were plenty of football games to watch. Besides a wicked
It is time once again to figure out how you did compared to last year, against budget, against cash flow
Another year-end is approaching. But I’m not sure what to expect for next year. Before we do anything further, I
According to a PwC Pulse Survey ….40% of Executives plan to implement significant reorganization, including layoffs. That is up from
Technology Rules. Every business or industry publication you pick up states….IF YOU DO NOT START TAKING ACTION NOW YOU WILL
Tracking the markets as I do, the April results left me wondering what the heck is going on, especially when