Diabetes Management: A $30 Million Opportunity
As seen in Grocery Headquarters, September 1, 2015 By Kyle Lentz By offering prescription services, over-the-counter solutions and nutritional support by way of food offerings, grocers can become the go-to outlet for those suffering from diabetes. When a customer with diabetes plans a trip to the grocery store, do planned purchases include blood glucose strips, lancets, […]
What it takes to create product images that sell
As seen in “My Turn” in Chain Drug Review, September 28, 2015 By Kyle Lentz Editor’s note: This is the third topic in a six-part series exploring technology and how it helps consumers manage their health and wellness. Additional subjects in the series include the user experience, taxonomy, social media, mobile health and wearable technology. […]
Taxonomy: Streamlining the online experience
As seen in “My Turn” in Chain Drug Review, August 24, 2015 By Kyle Lentz Taxonomy is the second topic in a six-part series that explores technology and how it helps consumers manage their health and wellness. Additional subjects in the series will focus on the user experience, the power of images, social media and mobile health, […]
Omnichannel experience must be consistent
As seen in “My Turn” in Chain Drug Review, April 27, 2015 By Kyle Lentz The user experience is the first topic in a six-part series on technology and how it helps consumers manage their health and wellness. Additional subjects in the series will include taxonomy, the power of images, social media, mobile health and wearable technology. […]
Nobody Said It Was Easy
by Dave Wendland, as seen in Healthcare Distributor magazine, Out of the Box column September/October 2015 In a popular song released several years ago by the group Coldplay, called “The Scientist,” Chris Martin sings of a relationship gone sideways. But I believe the song has a message that applies to any situation where a path […]
Leaders come in all shapes and sizes
By Dave Wendland for Drug Store News October 15, 2015 Leadership is defined as the action of leading a group of people or an organization. Perhaps I’m hyper-aware of leadership styles. Our company has been undertaking a project to identify future leaders and position our organization for continued growth. You certainly cannot turn on a news […]
Invitation not required
By Dave Wendland for Drug Store News August 17, 2015 “Eighty percent of success is showing up,” according to Woody Allen. So what does Mr. Allen know about consumer healthcare at retail? Evidently, he knows a great deal. Examining recent and upcoming industry trade events, I would say this may be one of the best in […]
20/20 Vision
By Dave Wendland for Drug Store News July 16, 2015 My father offered numerous pearls of wisdom that have helped shape who I am today. One such nugget is apropos as we look at the future of our ever-changing industry, “You can’t move forward effectively if you spend your time only looking in the rearview mirror.” […]
Words Motivate, Actions Inspire
by Dave Wendland, as seen in Healthcare Distributor magazine, Out of the Box column May/June 2015 Today’s fiercely competitive marketplace requires the best talent combined with outstanding solutions, making leadership essential. In my most recent Healthcare Distributor column, I shared my views of the decision-making process and how the best leaders have excelled. In this column, […]
Tough Decisions Take Courage
by Dave Wendland, as seen in Healthcare Distributor magazine, Out of the Box column March/April 2015 If decision-making was easy, everyone would do it. What’s so hard about decision-making? It’s tough because it requires discipline, experience, patience, empathy, and courage. I’m going to briefly describe traits of effective decision-makers and share a few examples of success. DisciplineMaking […]