Best Practices
The following guidelines are available, at no charge, to EFC’s CEMRA and manufacturer members. CEMRA members can login using their account. Manufacturers can request copies by contacting nemra@nemra.org.
- NEMRA Marketing Territories
- NEMRA Sample Non-Disclosure Agreement
- Compensation Guidelines for Manufacturers and their Independent Representatives
- Developing New Markets with Independent Sales Reps
- Evaluation Guidelines for Prospective Rep and Prospective Principal
- Handling Line Conflicts
- Marketing Promotions and Product Launches
- Negotiating Agreements Between Sales Representatives and Manufacturers
- Planning the Business Year
- Preparing Employment Agreements
- Profitability Through Communications and Performance
- Technology and Communications
Welcome to EFC’s Best Practices hub, tailored for manufacturers, distributors, and representatives. Explore a selection of guides and resources focused on enhancing key areas like IT, marketing, supply chain, HR, and relationship management. Collected from our Networks, Business Sections, and respected industry partners, these resources provide key insights and practical strategies to help you manage your organization’s complexities. Dive into our content and empower your team with the knowledge required to thrive both now and in the future!
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Before you purchase Motors, ensure you purchase products that meet the Canadian electrical code requirements, apply to product standards, and are certified by a recognized certification body. The consequences of not purchasing certified products can create unsafe working conditions, be a legal liability to your company, and increase operational downtimes and costs. Motor Manufacturers members of Electro-Federation Canada developed this checklist to assist customers in purchasing safe and reliable motors that meet safety and quality standards.
Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) is the voice for advocacy and the advancement of safe electrical products in Canada. EFC collaborates with government, certification agencies and regulators to promote the availability and safe use of approved electrical products. This portal serves to provide consumers, installers, regulators and other Canadians with timely resources and guidance on Germicidal UV (GUV) devices.
This portal has been developed to provide one-stop resources for best practices and recommended storage and handling practices for reel returns.
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Supply Chain Network
EFC has teamed up with the National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED) to offer an online toolkit to transform your organization’s digital journey. EFC members have access to two Connected Business Readiness Assessments that help identify gaps and uncover opportunities to expand digital systems, processes and services across your entire business – from sales and marketing to IT, operations, HR and customer service.
IT Network
Cybersecurity is essential for today’s connected world. Every facility can become the target of a cyberattack – businesses, factories, banks, institutions, homes and even infrastructure such as electricity transmission grids. Cyberattacks are typically aimed at accessing, changing or destroying sensitive information; extorting money from people; or interrupting normal business processes.
This portal features best practices and actionable steps that your organization can take to establish safety protocols to keep data and systems safe. The cost of inaction can be substantial…
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CMG Best Practices: Resources for CEMRA Reps, Distributors, & Manufacturers
EFC’s CMG (CEMRA Manufacturers Group) committee has developed a resource package to share industry best practices that are proven when working with a rep agency. If your organization represents multiple suppliers or you’re a manufacturer or distributor, following these proven Best Practices can level-set your team against the competition.
Annual Planning Between Agency Reps and Manufacturers
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Branch Visits with Manufacturers and Agency Reps
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Joint Calls Between Reps and Distributors
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Training Development for Manufacturer’s Reps
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NEMRA Best Practices
The following guidelines are available, at no charge, to EFC’s CEMRA and manufacturer members. CEMRA members can login using their account. Manufacturers can request copies by contacting nemra@nemra.org.
- NEMRA Marketing Territories
- NEMRA Sample Non-Disclosure Agreement
- Compensation Guidelines for Manufacturers and their Independent Representatives
- Developing New Markets with Independent Sales Reps
- Evaluation Guidelines for Prospective Rep and Prospective Principal
- Handling Line Conflicts
- Marketing Promotions and Product Launches
- Negotiating Agreements Between Sales Representatives and Manufacturers
- Planning the Business Year
- Preparing Employment Agreements
- Profitability Through Communications and Performance
- Technology and Communications
