PPAI Magazine July 2025

Fourleaflover / MarShot / Shutterstock.com Consulting These verified PPAI member business services firms offer consulting solutions that help promo businesses with compliance, logistics and other operational issues. AS THE PROMO INDUSTRY grows and becomes more complex, consulting has taken on a bigger role in helping companies adapt and thrive. Whether the challenge is refining internal processes, navigating compliance requirements or cultivating a stronger brand identity, expert guidance brings clarity to an increasingly competitive landscape. For distributors, consultants bring fresh perspective to day-to-day operations. They identify what’s working, what’s slowing things down and where there’s potential for expansion. As distributors expand into the digital space and scale up their reach, consultants can guide that shift to help ensure that growth doesn’t affect the customer experience or brand consistency. It’s not about starting over – it’s about sharpening what’s already there. Suppliers turn to consultants to help them stay competitive and to better align with the needs of their distributor partners. That could mean rethinking fulfillment processes, updating pricing strategies or finding innovative ways to create value beyond the physical product. As more companies explore AI to streamline tasks and evaluate performance, consultants can pinpoint those technologies that could add value. With mounting pressure for speed, adaptability and dependability, consultants enable suppliers to find the balance between efficiency and long-term sustainability. Consulting isn’t just about diagnosing issues – it’s about empowering companies to move forward with intention. In a marketplace driven by personalization, rapid delivery and top-tier service, the right insights can turn strategy into substantial results. See more on these business services providers and many more. Visit PPAI.org/solutions. 18 • JULY 2025 • PPAI Essentials | Solutions Spotlight

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