In his book, Strategic Planning for Distributors: Execution Isn't Everything - It's the Only Thing, the author teaches distributors how they can develop strategic plans that transform their companies. This excerpt gives you a taste of the process.

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When you know whether customers buy based on relationships and value-added services or lowest prices, you can react accordingly and raise your profit margins.

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Expand your options and grow even when your markets haven't yet recovered.

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