Here’s a look at the group’s proposed policy to rebuild the U.S. manufacturing sector.
NAM: U.S. Has ‘Given Up’ on Manufacturing Read More »
Plans for hiring grow, but companies report in RSM McGladrey survey difficulty in finding qualified workers.
Distributor Survey:
Skilled Workers Remain Scarce Read More »
The Raw Materials Price Index fell 7.2%, its largest decline since December 2008.
Canada’s Industrial Product Price Index Increases in May Read More »
How distributors, manufacturers & service providers use Adam Fein’s Wholesale Distribution Economic Reports.
Data to Help You Plan Read More »
Acquisition-related revenues comprised $29.3 million of the current quarter’s sales.
Zep 3Q Sales Up 24.4% Read More »
Sales for fiscal year 2010 were down 26.2% for the diversified metals manufacturer.
Worthington Sales Climb 25% in 4Q Read More »
Three-month moving average increased to +0.28 in May, its highest level since March 2006.
Chicago Fed National Activity Index Edges Down in May Read More »
Your customers are getting more messages than ever from your competitors – in person, online, email and even television.
Commentary: Is Your Message on the Mark? Read More »
This article provides a series of short case studies MDM gleaned from its interviews with dozens of distributors for its recent 2010 MDM Market Leaders and Distribution Landscape Report. Topics covered in this article: Tapping leaders for growth market development; creating a formal process for stimulus opportunities; developing a lean initiative to better manage and understand costs; and partnering with other distributors to take advantage of new opportunities.
MDM interviewed dozens of distributors for its recent 2010 MDM Market Leaders and Distribution Landscape Report, which is being published throughout the summer in the pages of MDM and online at mdm.com.
As part of this research, we heard many stories about how distributors …
Case Studies: Strategies for Recovery Read More »
Global growth will become an even stronger focus for Grainger in the coming years, according to President and CEO Jim Ryan. Ryan spoke recently at the William Blair & Company Annual Growth Stock Conference.
“Our customers are expanding internationally or looking to leverage spend …
A Look at Grainger’s Growing International Presence Read More »
Wholesale revenues and inventories increase in April.
Monthly Wholesale Trade: Sales and Inventories for April 2010 Read More »
Modern Distribution Management’s Industrial Inflation Index measures a cross-section of industrial supplies.
MDM Industrial Inflation Index: April 2010 Read More »
Distribution news briefs from June 11-June 25, 2010
MDM News Digest 4012 Read More »
Increase in first quarter GDP driven by increases in personal consumption expenditures, private inventory investment and exports.
Real GDP Increases 2.7% in 1Q Read More »
Based on financial reports from public distributors, following charts provide financial benchmarks for five sectors: Industrial, Power Transmission/Bearing, Building Materials/Construction, HVAC/Plumbing/PVF, and Electrical. This information is a supplement to the sector reports in the Market Leaders report at mdm.com/2010_market_leaders.
Financial Benchmarks from Public Distributors Read More »
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Organic sales for the manufacturer of adhesives, sealants, paints and other specialty chemicals increased 13 percent.
H.B. Fuller 2Q Sales Climb 16% Read More »
The long-term effect is not yet known, but here’s what distributors along the Gulf Coast say they have seen so far.
The Impact of the Oil Spill on Distributors Read More »
In recent Webcast, Brent Grover says you should not use the same segmentation method you do for marketing.
How to Segment Customers for Better Pricing Decisions Read More »
Adam Fein asks: Is there still excess capacity in the industry?
Shrinking Distribution Sectors Read More »
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