The factors impacting the manufacturing industry in the coming year – and ways to turn potential obstacles into game-changers.

Inventory management is one of a distributor’s biggest challenges. If you’re not managing inventory efficiently, your work process suffers, and you could create stock-outs, and sacrifice timely deliveries – maybe even customers.

Industry leaders enhance consumer experiences with water by launching Flo by Moen, a home water supply control system designed to help prevent water damage and waste.

The AHR Expo is returning to Atlanta this month for the first time since 2001, and show organizers and exhibitors are anticipating a show chock-full of the newest innovations in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, plumbing, radiant and hydronics, building automation, and more.

A. O. Smith is partnering with Energy Star to launch a new contractor locator tool that will connect A. O. Smith installers with consumers interested in energy-efficient heat-pump water heaters.

Epicor Software Corp., recently announced the latest versions of its distribution software solutions.

It’s the latest to make the list of smart home devices that can control its line of tankless water heaters.

DDI System recently released Inform version 19, which adds new features, improves performance and offers greater ease of use.

Water-heater manufacturer benefits from smart technology adaptations.

Consumer research, market statistics and Kohler’s own insights all point to a drastic change in the customer purchase cycle and experience.