NACM
National
Computer & Consumer Electronics Trade Group
NACM
Tampa has been a viable organization located in the
I
immediately approached
I
cannot speak highly enough of the folks at NACM Tampa and how hard they worked
to make sure we put together something of great value to our industry. Since
those early years, they have branched out substantially and have dozens of
national trade credit groups and provide many other valuable services. The
organization continues as one of high integrity and great capability. I would
recommend them and their complete menu of services to any organization! Please feel free to call me or our group representative at any time for a more detailed
recommendation. Mike Zava,
Senior Vice President Credit & Customer Service, Tech Data Corporation
“Our
company has been a member of the NACM Tampa Computer & Consumer Electronics
Group for 20 years. The trade information along with the credit scoring system
provided is invaluable when evaluating both existing customers as well as
potential new customers.
We have gained a wealth of knowledge from
the various education topics presented during our meetings. We have also
gained a great deal of “borrowed” experience from the other members of the
group. NACM strives to provide the latest technology along with the most
current and accurate trade reporting trends. NACM continues to bring
information, technology, and services that are relevant to our business needs.
The benefits associated with the information, services, and networking
opportunities acquired through our NACM membership are simply
immeasurable.” Benjamin Baab – Credit Review Supervisor , Synnex Technology
Corporation
I have been in the credit / collections industry for many years. However, until I began my employment with Supplies Network, I had never entered into business with NACM. I had been approached on numerous occasions by NACM but never felt the need to partner with them. “What do they have to offer me that I couldn’t find on my own?” WOW! What a fool I was. When I started with Supplies Network 3 years ago NACM was already being used and the people here were hooked. I was skeptical to say the least. Within 1 month of my employment I was a believer as well!
Once I started reviewing new applications for a credit decision and saw the information made available to me through NACM, I started to see the importance of my membership. The information that was made available from like vendors was accurate and a good way to judge the customers ability to pay. Not only did I use this for new applications but I used this on existing customers that were struggling to see if other vendors were experiencing the same thing. Again, I was very pleased with the data that I was able to obtain.
I then started to play around with the NACM website to learn about other services that I had available to me. I was able to do comparisons with my DSO vs. other like vendors. I was able to pull reports showing my accounts statistics from “very low risk” to “no score already 25% past due 90+ days” and within that see each account that fell in the 7 different rating categories. The information available allowed me to protect my company and see what others were experiencing.
NACM Tampa does an outstanding job in answering
to all of my needs and special requests.
They provide me tools and contacts that have become a critical part of
my credit process. I am constantly
referring other wholesalers in my industry to NACM Tampa in hopes that they
will at least give them a try. My only
regret is that I didn’t get involved with NACM earlier in my career. Jacque Cuggino –
Corporate Credit Manager, Suppliers Network Inc.
In
spite of the rapid growth and diversification in D&H’s business model,
there is one singular constant in the information we use to decision both new
and existing customers…NACM Tampa information.
Over
the years, we have switched credit analysis software many times and there
remains a singular constant partner in supplying quality information, pertinent
and topical to our business…NACM Tampa.
If
I had to gauge the value of any of the information providers we use in our risk
analysis, the most important has and always will be…NACM Tampa.
The
most valuable and enduring professional relationships I have forged in my over
20 years in this business can be found within the group at, you guessed it,
NACM Tampa.
NACM
Tampa is peerless in data quality, group service and
Tony
Warfield, Director Credit Services, D&H Distributing
I
have been with Ingram Micro for 22 years and been a member of NACM for most of
that time. I consider the relationships I have formed through the group to be
extremely valuable. The networking with my peers in the computer industry has
given me tremendous insight. Also, the
information gained from the NACM credit reports gives our company the ability
to make quick and logical credit decisions.
The
NACM management and staff are extremely helpful and generally care about the
quality of information they provide. They go the extra mile in providing up to
date services and credit information which allows us to better manage our
business. They are easy to work with and are available when we have issues.
I
enjoy being part of the group and find it extremely valuable.
Diane Fitzgerald, Senior Director –
Financial Shared Services, Ingram Micro
National Swimming Pool & Spa Industry
Credit Group
Poolmaster has been a member of NACM Tampa for many
years. We consider the tools and resources made available to members invaluable
in our credit review process. The low cost of being a member makes for a great
ROI.
Jon
Clark, Controller, Poolmaster, Inc
The NACM Tampa
Pool & Spa Industry Group has been instrumental in my efforts to
Brenda Jalowiec,
Global Director Credit & AR, Nidec Motor
Corporation
National Fence
Products Trade Group
“Our company has been an active member of
the NACM Tampa Fence Industry Credit Group for over 15 years. The services provided have been invaluable to
our company. We have at our fingertips
a database that contains information from a vast number of industries. These reports have been an excellent resource
when evaluating both existing customers as well as potential new accounts to
expand our portfolio. The meeting
environment provides an opportunity to learn from one another, share personal
growth experiences as well as bring in professionals to discuss topics of
interest to our group.
NACM Tampa has been proactive in growing
with us. They continue to provide us the
latest technology available for trade groups and continue to expand the
services offered to us to meet the needs of our organization. My personal thanks to the members of the
group and NACM Tampa for providing me the resources that makes my job a little
bit easier.” Roseann M. Phillips,
Director of Credit, Delair LLC
NACM Tampa has absolutely been the most
invaluable educational experience in my career.
Not only is their Staff helpful and professional, they are mentors to
those that need it. The customized
education for our Fence Products Group, along with our quarterly meetings where
networking is encouraged continues to enhance my ability to bring back
information to my company to help with internal process improvement. I feel truly blessed to be involved with
NACM Tampa. Debbie Fagan Phillips,
Credit Manager Jamieson Manufacturing Co.
“We were approached by NACM Tampa
approximately 12 years ago to join as a member. However, because we are a
privately-held company, our board did not want to disclose any information
about our customers-especially to any competitors. Therefore, we declined the
invitation to join.
About five years later we (my assistant who
handles past due accounts and I) were invited as guests of the meeting to
observe the process and if we wanted to join, we could. Going into the meeting
we were told we could look at the members’ information but we could not take
any of it outside of the meeting room, which we agreed is fair for both the
group and for our company. What we learned could have saved us several thousand
dollars, a lawsuit and a lot of headaches: A relatively new customer that was
extremely past due with us was also extremely past due with several other fence
companies. Had we known that, we never would have granted them credit. I was
able to convince our board that times had changed, there is a confidentiality
agreement in place among the group members and we need to use all tools
available to us to make credit decisions.
The board agreed to this recommendation and
my assistant and I have never regretted joining the group. NACM Tampa is a
professional organization that looks out for us-their customers-so that we keep
our credit losses to a minimum. They also offer a collection agent who has done
as well for us as we could expect. I highly recommend any fence company to join
this group.” Tom Hirn, Vice President Finance, Nebraska Plastics, Inc.
For
over 10 years our company has been a dynamic member of the NACM Credit Group.
From an Oldcastle perspective the skills and services afforded have been vital.
The information that is discussed during the national meetings has proven
invaluable in safeguarding the fencing industry and we would encourage any
members that are not attending the national meetings to do so as the expense
more than pays for itself. It is also an ideal forum for education with the
offering of specific training areas by professionals.
The
services provided from both the website and collection services have added to our
ability to function more efficiently and protect our company’s assets. This has
aided us with the confidence to make more accurate business decisions when
granting credit.
We
are very fortunate to be involved with an organization that is working as a
partner to improve the fencing industry in the area of credit management and
recommend to any fence company to become a member.
Richard
Lankester, Vice President Finance, Merchants Metals
Inc., a division of Oldcastle Inc.
National
Communications Credit Group
Our company has been a member of the NACM
Tampa Communications Group for 5 years. The trade information along with the
credit scoring system provided are invaluable when
evaluating both existing customers as well as potential new customers. We have
gained a wealth of knowledge from the various education topics presented during
our meetings. We have also gained a great deal of “borrowed” experience
from the other members of the group. NACM strives to provide the latest
technology along with the most current and accurate trade reporting trends.
NACM continues to bring information, technology, and services that are relevant
to our business needs. The benefits associated with the information, services,
and networking opportunities acquired through our NACM membership are simply
immeasurable.
Benjamin
R Baab, Credit Review Supervisor, SYNNEX Technology Solutions
Having been an NACM member in general for
the entire 25+ years I’ve been a Credit Manager,
and specifically belonging to various national trade groups during that time,
there is no better place to get information to help in your credit making
decisions regarding your customers and potential customers than through an NACM
trade group. It’s far better to get up to the minute information
regarding a customer from a person you are sitting across the room from who may
have just visited a customer or just had an in depth discussion with the owner
than from some “blind report” where you don’t know who or when the information
was reported. And with technology advances over the years, some believe
the value of such groups has diminished with reports being put on line, etc.,
but in actuality, the technology advances have made meetings in person and
through conference calls all the more important. While information
exchanged has to be historical and factual in nature, you can still gain additional
information through a trade group meeting such as reports on recent customer
visits, etc. which otherwise do not show up on older, static reports.
Trade groups and meetings also include educational information on current
topics of interest for the group, again something that is difficult to pick up
except at live meetings. It is difficult to put a dollar amount on the
importance of membership in such groups.
Chris Finch, Credit Manager, Sumitomo
Electric Lightwave Corp./Sumitomo Electric Device
Innovations USA, Inc.
Book
Publishers Credit Group
We are extremely confident in the integrity of the credit data
that is provided by NACM Tampa, and are comfortable making credit decisions on
this data. Our company has been a member for 13 years and plan on
continuing this relationship in the future.
The website is a measurable time saver and easy to navigate for
our staff in a busy Credit department. We enjoy the Publisher to
Publisher interaction at the meetings. They consistently provide great
speakers that share interesting and educational information with the group. Karen Tatman , Credit Collections Manager, Rowman & Littlefield
Publishing
Southeast
Roofing Suppliers Industry Trade Group
NACM is one of my most used
credit tools. Our company has been a
member of NACM since 1985 and it is one of my most reliable resources. Our company is, in part, a roofing supplier
and NACM provides business trade credit that is specific to our industry. NACM trade credit information is up to date
and an invaluable resource while evaluating customers for new credit and
increases in existing accounts.
Additionally, there are regular
group meetings with educational speakers, seminars, and training for myself and
my credit department employees. NACM
provides opportunities to meet others in the industry. In fact, I have formed vital business
relationships with other members of NACM, which has provided countless
opportunities for sharing information, professional growth and improving the
credit division of our company. For me,
NACM has become one of my most vital professional resources. Phil Spake, Credit Manager, Sunniland
Corporation
Southwest
Florida Building Suppliers Industry Trade Group
During
my 25 plus years in finance and credit, I have always been affiliated with NACM
Tampa. Their credit reports are clear in presenting the information that
a credit manager needs to evaluate in making decisions. Reports are
current due to the large number of members who provide monthly aging reports.
They also contain corporate and lien/legal information that is invaluable when
making a credit decision. Thanks to their cutting-edge technology, the
information contained in their database keeps me in touch with local and
national credit history. The trade
groups they sponsor are professionally organized and monitored to prevent any
anti-trust problems. The group meetings also offer professional speakers
for additional learning experiences. In retrospect, I can’t imagine doing
my job effectively without the support they provide. Cheri Ray, Collections
Manager, Preferred Materials Inc - Concrete
Florida
Statewide
As a new credit
manager 22 years ago I needed as much training and information as I could gather.
The construction market was in the midst of a terrible downturn. NACM Tampa fit
that order. I met experienced credit managers at the group meetings, who
mentored me and are great mentors even today. The local chapters allow the best
“ear to the ground” information available. We all get to know each other. We
can call each other for shareable information and bounce ideas off each other.
Local branches provide NACM Tampa with the most up to date information of any
credit reporting agency. They constantly update information from members to
members. NACM Tampa’s staff is over the
top. They are willing to help with anything a credit manager needs. Need
updated info, need public records searched, need to know a code, just let the
staff know? Consider it done.
They are on the
cutting edge of new technology. They maintain current public records, they have
a very user friendly Notice to Owner service, they offer varying on line
services as well as staying involved with current affairs from Tallahassee.
NACM Tampa is a staunch
TAMPA NACM is
and will be my #1 credit source for the most accurate and current information
available from all sources. Bob
Causey, Credit Manager, Southwestern Suppliers, Inc.
