Jim Olsztynski: Time To Rethink Pricing Strategy? Jim Olsztynski February 28, 2002 A leading consulting firm believes activity-based pricing is the wave of the future.Read More
Jim Olsztynski: Why We're Bullish On ISH NA Jim Olsztynski February 4, 2002 It's not just a trade show. It represents an industry ready to burst out of its provincial shell.Read More
Editorial: The Devil's Advocate Jim Olsztynski January 3, 2002 A rant against wholesalers touched on a pertinent issue.Read More
The Supply House Times Business Center Jim Olsztynski December 7, 2001 Tips, ideas, information for the wholesaler on the go.Read More
Editorial: From nobodies to somebodies Jim Olsztynski December 6, 2001 Things are going to be all right, because wholesalers are fixated on the right things.Read More
PVF Galore Jim Olsztynski December 5, 2001 Lehman Pipe & Plumbing Supply is a throwback to the days of 99% fill rates and handshake business deals.Read More
Home Depot buys "Your Other Warehouse" Jim Olsztynski November 13, 2001 In a deal expected to close in November, The Home Depot has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase Your Other Warehouse.Read More
Thomas Pipe: Driving down costs while stepping up service Jim Olsztynski November 12, 2001 Sales per employee have increased by two-thirds in two years!Read More
Then, now and looking ahead: PVF economic trends Jim Olsztynski November 9, 2001 The Steel Service Center Institute's Economic Forecast Conference in Chicago on the fateful date of Sept. 11.Read More
Editorial: A cup more than half full Jim Olsztynski November 8, 2001 While wholesalers and manufacturers gripe about each other, reasons for optimism get obscured.Read More