Independent Suppliers Group recently concluded its SMART Solutions Supplier Presentation Series with great success. SMART stands for Sell, Market, Attract, Retain and Train. ISG held 17 virtual meetings in September and October with hundreds of its members participating. The sessions were focused on different categories including facilities supplies, office furniture and traditional office products – with a focus on the current trends of Back to Business, Work from Home, Healthcare, Back to School/Learn from Home and other topics relevant to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
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INDEPENDENT SUPPLIERS GROUP SMART SOLUTIONS SERIES IS BIG SUCCESS
Rosemont, IL – October 19, 2020— Independent Suppliers Group recently concluded its SMART Solutions Supplier Presentation Series with great success. SMART stands for Sell, Market, Attract, Retain and Train. ISG held 17 virtual meetings in September and October with hundreds of its members participating. The sessions were focused on different categories including facilities supplies, office furniture and traditional office products – with a focus on the current trends of Back to Business, Work from Home, Healthcare, Back to School/Learn from Home and other topics relevant to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
Industry Week ’20, powered by ISG was cancelled due to the Coronavirus and the SMART Series was one of several creative virtual events to connect with its members. In addition, ISG conducted a variety of Townhall Meetings, Peer Exchanges and is currently conducting One-on-One Member/Supplier meetings.
Lincoln Dix, VP Supplies Division for Storey Kenworthy said, “The SMART Series was a valuable resource for our dealership. We had numerous team members attend (Sales through Leadership) and feedback was very positive. The series was professionally presented, was “just right” for length of time and had great content. Not only did we learn more about existing suppliers, but we were introduced to new potential partners and had an invaluable opportunity to experience how a video conference should happen.“
Terri Freeman, National Account Manager, ACCO Brands said, “We are grateful for the opportunity to present to ISG members through the Smart Series. Our session was well-attended and the members were very engaged with follow-up questions. Our sales strategies have changed due to COVID-19 and the Smart Series gave us a valuable venue to communicate our new strategies, product launches and the directions we are taking in this challenging environment.”
Industry Week ’21, powered by ISG, is scheduled to take place March 22-26, 2021 at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, NV, bringing together its members, suppliers and industry partners for a week-long agenda featuring one-on-one meetings, seminars, networking and tradeshow.
About Independent Suppliers Group
Founded in 1977, Independent Suppliers Group is a leading global organization providing sales, marketing support and purchasing power for the community based independent business products dealer. The organization’s members are located throughout the U.S. and in 6 foreign countries. Collectively, Independent Suppliers Group members produce $7 billion in end-user sales. For more information, please contact Independent Suppliers Group headquarters (Phone: 847-699-3330; or visit the Independent Suppliers Group website at www.isg.coop).