Distribution Leaders Panel: Choosing the Right ERP for Your Business 

Feb. 14, 9PT/12ET

For most distributors, an ERP conversion is one of the most important and difficult projects they will ever tackle. It’s important because state of the art technology is increasingly vital to remain competitive. It’s difficult because there are many ERP providers to choose from.

Once you do choose a provider it’s essential to pick the best solution. And then there is the whole process of establishing requirements, configuring the system and converting to a new platform which is complex and sometimes risky. 

It’s a big task, but it can be done. And if it is done well, you’ll reap the rewards long into the future.  

In this panel discussion, distribution leaders will describe their experiences in selecting and implementing ERP solutions for their businesses. They’ll share the good, the bad and the ugly – with the goal of helping you benefit from their lessons learned. 

If a new ERP is on your horizon – or you’re in the thick of it right now – you won’t want to miss this discussion. Join your peers Feb. 14, 2023, at 9 PT/12 ET for this valuable session. 

Panelists

Dr. J. Pickens Ph.D., White Cap

Della Coffelt, Distributors Corp of America

Jeff Knight, Electrical Equipment Company

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About our panelists:

Dr. J. Pickens

Dr. J. Pickens has served as the Chief Technology Officer of White Cap for over the past two years. Prior to that, he was the Director of Information Technology and then CIO at HD Supply. He earned his doctorate degree from Northcentral University and his MBA from Regis University.

Della Coffelt

Della Coffelt is currently the CIO for Distributors Corp of America and Vice-Chair for TheUserGroup.org. DCA is a holding company that owns an aftermarket automotive distributor, a diesel power distributor and a major portion of an electrical/industrial distributor. Currently the diesel power distributor is live on CSD and the aftermarket automotive distributor is live on 10.3 GUI, with a CSD go live date slated for December of 2023.

Prior to joining DCA, Della was the CIO for ABCO Refrigeration, managing the roll-out and support of SX.e GUI to 13 branches. Prior to ABCO, she was president of an independent consulting firm.

Della has been involved with Infor applications since 1992 as an employee of R&D Systems, which became NxTrend later purchased by Infor. Her involvement included training, documentation, consulting, and pre-sales.

Jeff Knight 

Jeff Knight is the current COO of Electrical Equipment Company and previously worked at Williams Supply Inc as a Board of Directors. Jeff attended Penn State University.

About our host:

Ian G. Heller

Founder & Senior Partner, Distribution Strategy Group