Unlock the Full Profit Potential of Your Company
For many distributors, gross margin is the go-to metric for profitability. But in today’s complex market, focusing solely on margin leaves opportunities on the table.
Gross Margin is Just the Beginning
Many distribution executives focus primarily on gross margin when thinking about profitability. While it’s crucial, it’s only part of the equation. Relying too heavily on price increases can limit sales, reduce wallet share, and damage customer loyalty—opening the door for competitors.
There are other high-impact levers to pull. At this conference, you’ll gain exclusive insights from industry experts on how to grow profit holistically—from smarter pricing strategies to operational efficiencies that create lasting value.
8 KEY takeaways
For you and your team
You’ll leave with actionable strategies to help you tackle the biggest challenges in distribution today—head-on and with confidence.
How to Optimize Supplier Rebates
Many distributors miss rebate dollars due to poor tracking, duplicate SKUs, and decentralized purchasing. Learn how to tighten processes and capture full rebate value.
Working Capital Management
Too much cash is tied up in inventory and receivables. Discover how tech and AI can help you turn faster, collect quicker, and free up capital.
Managing Cost to Serve
Some customers cost more than they’re worth. Identify margin drains—like small orders and special delivery—and turn them into profit-positive accounts.
Strategic Purchasing
Inefficient buying leads to duplicate SKUs, excess stock, and hidden costs. Learn how top distributors streamline purchasing to improve profit—without raising prices.
Quote & Order Automation
Manual quoting slows sales. See how new tools process complex quote requests automatically—saving time and boosting accuracy.
Sales Productivity
The traditional sales model is breaking. Learn how to reassign reps, support them with lower-cost resources, and drive productivity with data and automation.
Maximizing Marketing Co-op
Most co-op funds go unused. Learn how to align with suppliers, unlock funding, and turn co-op into a serious sales growth engine.
Optimizing Gross Margin
Smart pricing beats blanket price hikes. Discover how to adjust based on product, customer, and context—growing margin while keeping share.
Don’t leave profit on the table.
Join top distribution leaders this November to learn how to boost margins, streamline operations, and unlock growth. From smarter purchasing to rebate strategies and automation, you’ll walk away with real, actionable insights.
November 10-12, 2025
Marriott Chicago O’Hare
Chicago, IL
Unlike theoretical discussions about AI’s future, this event focuses on capabilities you can implement now to drive immediate results. You’ll connect with technology providers, industry experts, and peers who are actively transforming distribution through AI.
Don’t take it from us—here’s
what attendees have to say:
“The content that’s being curated and presented here during the event has been outstanding. DSG has done a really nice job of listening to the audience and really crafting an agenda that hits on a lot of those points that distributors are thinking about.”
Register today!
Profit and Productivity for Distributors 2025 will take place November 10-12, in-person at the Marriott Chicago O’Hare — just a short drive from downtown, and an even shorter drive from O’Hare International Airport (ORD).