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MORE THAN A TREND November 2024
Selling Customers on Robotic Floor Equipment





FROM THE EDITOR: LEADERSHIP LESSONS LEARNED November 2024
How Strong Leaders Can Continue to Improve



BATTERY BENEFITS  September 2024
Essential Safety Tips for Lithium Batteries



THE SECRET TO SUCCESS August 2024
Facilities Maximize ROI with Help from Buying Groups



FREETIME: DOING THE FROGMAN SWIM August 2024
How the Frogman Swim Brings the Community Together


PROMOTING CLEAN, GREEN CARPETS August 2024
How Distributors Can Provide Carpet Care Expertise


PROMOTING CLEAN, GREEN CARPETS August 2024
Understanding the Pitfalls of Uncleaned Carpets








FROM THE EDITOR: SERVICE WITH A SMILE April 2024
Why Strong Customer Service is Essential











CONSIDERING CONCRETE FLOORS November 2023
Maintenance Tips for Concrete Flooring in Facilities


CONSIDERING CONCRETE FLOORS November 2023
Concrete Flooring Provides Safety, Cost Benefits 







ANNIVERSARY COVERAGE October 2023
Sanitary Maintenance Reflects on the Resilient 2000s





CUSTOMER CONSIDERATIONS September 2023
Survey Reveals Top End User Purchasing Trends





FREETIME: SPECIAL OLYMPICS IS A FAMILY AFFAIR August 2023
Smith Supply Rep Spends Free Time Helping Others Thrive




BUILDING BETTER TRAINING August 2023
9 Steps to Better Distributor Training Programs




FROM THE EDITOR: END USERS NEED YOUR HELP August 2023
Distributors Find Value to Training Offerings




















FROM THE EDITOR: SORTING THROUGH STAFFING STRUGGLES November 2022
How Can Cleaning Distributors Improve Workplace Culture?






FROM THE EDITOR: REMAINING COMPETITIVE IN UNPRECEDENTED TIMES September 2022
How Should Jan/San Distributors Handle Price Hikes?



CHALLENGES IN DISTRIBUTION August 2022
Cleaning Hurdles and How to Overcome Them
























2021: WHAT'S YOUR PLAN? November 2020
Planning For Post-Pandemic Sales


KEEPING A FOCUS ON FLOOR CARE November 2020
Pandemic Drives Disinfectant Demands








HAND DRYER MUST-HAVES November 2019
What Attributes To Look For In A Hand Dryer










COACHING IS CRITICAL April 2019
Sales Managers Must Provide More Direction


FROM THE EDITOR March 2019
Amazon Strikes Jan/San Distributors Again


TARIFFS' IMPACT ON DISTRIBUTORS October 2018
Taxes On Chinese Imports Could Affect Jan/San Industry



September 2018
Beating Amazon


DIVERSIFYING INTO NEW CHEMICAL PROPORTIONER MARKETS August 2018
Warewashing and Laundry Programs Can Help Distributors Grow Profits




CRACKING THE ICE MELT ORDERING MYSTERY July 2018
Doing Ice Melt Homework Saves Distributors Money



SURVIVING IN THE AGE OF AMAZON May 2018
E-Tailers Forcing Distributor Sales Reps To Evolve


BE MORE THAN A CLICK AND A BOX April 2018
Buying Groups Help Distributors Compete Against E-Tailers


FROM THE EDITOR: DESERVING WINNERS April 2018
Distributor Choice Awards A Blast To Oversee



THE VOICE OF THE MODERN BUYER February 2018
Jan/San Customers Need Trusted Business Advisors



July 2017
BSCAI Offers Designation For Jan/san Distributors
The RBSP designation is recognized with great respect by building service contractors

CREATING THE IDEAL CUSTOMER July 2017
How Jan/san Distributors Can Groom Top-tier Customers



ADJUSTING TO JAN/SAN’S FUTURE May 2017
Buying Groups Assist Distributors In Changing Market



HAI PREVENTION November 2016
How Jan/san Distributors Can Help Combat Healthcare-associated Infections
Distributors play a key role in reducing the 1.7 million HAIs occurring annually


FROM THE EDITOR November 2016
Will The Internet Of Things Leave Jan/San Distributors Behind?
Distributors are in a tough position with Internet of Things technology


HOST YOUR OWN TRADE SHOW May 2016
Jan/san Distributors Can Benefit From Hosting Events







DOWN AND DIRTY: BUY DIRECT OR THROUGH DISTRIBUTION? September 2015
Deciding When BSCs Should Buy From Janitorial Supply Distributors



THE STRATEGIC SELL: DATA DRIVES SMART SALES August 2015
Jan/san Distributors Should Rely On Sales Analytics, Not Instincts


DISTRIBUTOR CHOICE AWARDS TOP 40 June 2015
Jan/San Distributors Vote On The Cleaning Industry's Best Products












HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR CUSTOMERS? June 2014
Customer Segmentation Offers A Snapshot of Your Business


HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR CUSTOMERS? June 2014
Avoiding ‘Service-drain’: Measuring Customer Profitability


HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR CUSTOMERS? June 2014
Discover The Power of Market Data Analysis


HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR CUSTOMERS? June 2014
Targeting Key Sales Accounts



FLOOR EQUIPMENT PURCHASING April 2014
Buying Floor Machines From Distributors Vs. Direct


FLOOR EQUIPMENT PURCHASING April 2014
Should BSCs Rent or Lease Floor Care Machines?



COVER STORY: MOBILE COMMERCE May 2014
M-commerce Has Landed


COVER STORY: MOBILE COMMERCE May 2014
Understanding Mobile Optimization


COVER STORY: MOBILE COMMERCE May 2014
Young Buyers Fueling B2B Mobile Sales


COVER STORY: MOBILE COMMERCE May 2014
Choosing Mobile Optimization Methods


SALES TOOLS IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND April 2014
Product Demos Are Painless With Mobile Sales Apps


SALES TOOLS IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND April 2014
Mobile App Training for Salespeople


COVER STORY: ROOKIE SUCCESS April 2014
Meet Coastal Chemical & Paper's Young Owner


COVER STORY: ROOKIE SUCCESS April 2014
From Field Dreams To Jan/San Supply


COVER STORY: ROOKIE SUCCESS April 2014
Coastal Chemical Outgrows Garage


COVER STORY: ROOKIE SUCCESS April 2014
Turning Employees Into Family


COVER STORY: ROOKIE SUCCESS April 2014
Capturing The Break Room Business


COVER STORY: ROOKIE SUCCESS April 2014
Making Coastal Chemical A Homerun


UPCLOSE: BUILDING A COMPLETE CARPET CARE PROGRAM November 2013
Proper Carpet Care Starts With A Plan


UPCLOSE: BUILDING A COMPLETE CARPET CARE PROGRAM November 2013
What's The Difference Between A Spot and A Stain?


UPCLOSE: BUILDING A COMPLETE CARPET CARE PROGRAM November 2013
Maintain The Life Of Carpet With Interim Cleaning


UPCLOSE: BUILDING A COMPLETE CARPET CARE PROGRAM November 2013
Minimize Downtime With Effective Carpet Extractor Machines


UPCLOSE: BUILDING A COMPLETE CARPET CARE PROGRAM November 2013
Carpet Drying Tools Reduce Resoiling


COVER STORY: GIANT COMPETITION November 2013
Online Retailer Amazon Enters The Janitorial Supply Market


COVER STORY: GIANT COMPETITION November 2013
AmazonSupply Is Changing Customer Expectations


COVER STORY: GIANT COMPETITION November 2013
SEO Is The Key To Driving Web Traffic, e-Commerce



COVER STORY: GIANT COMPETITION November 2013
Keeping The ‘Human Touch’ Alive During The Sales Process


COVER STORY: GIANT COMPETITION November 2013
SEO Is Changing With Hummingbird Speed


UPCLOSE: DECODING DUST MOPS October 2013
Looped-end Vs. Cut-trim Mop Heads


UPCLOSE: DECODING DUST MOPS October 2013
Industry Moves Toward Microfiber Dust Mops


UPCLOSE: DECODING DUST MOPS October 2013
Synthetic Dust Mops Last Longer and Are More Durable


UPCLOSE: DECODING DUST MOPS October 2013
Velcro Mop Backings Expected To Stick Around


TECHNOLOGY: TOP 10 REASONS TO USE CRM SOFTWARE October 2013
Read an Excerpt From Mark Dancer's New Software Guide: "Getting the Most Out of CRM"


TECHNOLOGY: TOP 10 REASONS TO USE CRM SOFTWARE October 2013
Manage The Sales Pipeline With CRM Software


TECHNOLOGY: TOP 10 REASONS TO USE CRM SOFTWARE October 2013
CRM Software Reports Improve Sales Forecasts and Planning


BUYING GROUPS: MEMBER BENEFITS October 2013
Reap The Benefits Of Buying Group Regional Distribution Centers


BUYING GROUPS: MEMBER BENEFITS October 2013
Taking Advantage Of Buying Group Services: Networking And Tech 


BUYING GROUPS: MEMBER BENEFITS October 2013
Expand Your Reach With A Jan/San Group Purchase Organization


THE HYGIENIC BENEFITS OF PAPER TOWELS September 2013
CDC Says Hand Drying Is Essential




GHS COUNTDOWN September 2013
Learning The GHS Glossary




IN THE FIELD: PAMPER TENANTS WITH LUXURY FOAM HAND SOAPS August 2013
Spa Soaps Gain Entrée In The Away-From-Home Market


LEFT OUT IN THE COLD August 2013
Standards For Green Ice Melt Are Lacking


BUNDLING YOUR BRAND June 2013
Private Label Lines Are Growing


BUNDLING YOUR BRAND June 2013
Selling Private Label Cleaning Products









PREVENT SLIPS AND FALLS AS A VALUE-ADDED SERVICE April 2013
Certified Distributors Can Provide Walkway Audits







November 2011
Jan/San Distribution Industry Holding Water
Sanitary Maintenance's latest sales study shows modest gains for distributors. Is the worst of the recession finally behind us?


September 2011
One-On-One: Jennifer Rosenberg, Acorn Distributors
Mastering succession planning in a family business


SUSTAINABILITY March 2011
Staffing For Sustainability
New staff positions reflect the growing importance of pursuing sustainable goals

TECHNOLOGY February 2011
Voice Picking: Loud And Clear
Voice directed order-picking software decreases warehousing errors and increases customer service

COVER STORY February 2011
2011 Buyer's Guide
Sanitary Maintenance's online Buyer's Guide features manufacturers, wholesalers, product and brand-name listings to make sourcing products and suppliers a breeze

COVER STORY September 2010
Green Credentials
WAXIE and NICHOLS earn LEED certification — and enhance green credibility with customers

TECHNOLOGY May 2010
Paperless Office: Save a Tree, Save Some Green
A paperless office eliminates tedious filing of invoices and receipts, saving distributors time and money

CONTRACTING INSIGHTS April 2009
Distributors Need To Show BSCs Their Value


COVER STORY October 2007
E-Commerce Brings Distributors Closer To BSCs
How the Web is strengthening BSCs' bonds with distributors

FREETIME February 2007
One Man’s Mission


COVER STORY January 2007
Up Against
Surviving and thriving in the face of adversity. Distributor stories

EDITOR’S NOTE January 2007
The Peoples’ Entrepreneur


FEATURE December 2006
2007: History Repeating Itself?
As distributors close the books on 2006, their focus will shift to the coming year. What changes, if any, loom on the horizon? We spoke with jan/san insiders to find out what issues are likely to continue to define the industry in 2007.

COVERSTORY November 2006
More Bang for Your Buck
Value-addeds define the supplier relationship. It may be time to ask some key questions about service


COVER STORY June 2004
Distributors and Wholesalers: A Dynamic Duo
Why distributors and wholesalers pack a powerful 1-2 punch