Covid has changed the business landscape, arguably forever. Some of the challenges – lack of digital sales platforms, for example – have been looming on the horizon for years. Others, such as the disruption of the supply chain, are new. Already hard pressed by corporate competitors, independent members need new strategic thinking from their buying groups in order to adapt to the new landscape.
Members need strategic leadership from their groups. They need help to do the things that they can’t do on their own. Often too bogged down in short term problems, independent businesses need a vision of where they should be going, and they need programs to get them there. Whether it is help developing effective ecommerce strategies, help developing continuity plans, financial loans to ease debt, or access to new business through national account programs, members need their groups to innovate.
Accelerate Virtual explores the question of what groups are doing to ensure their members’ success, now and in the future. Hosted by a panel of group experts from different segments and countries, this is an open discussion around what groups are doing for their members.
I look forward to you joining the discussion on Tuesday, October 27 at 10:00 am (ET). If you haven’t received your invitation, email me at sseguin@LBMX.com