The Federal Reserve’s industrial production index for manufacturing increased 0.6 percent.
Chicago Fed Midwest Manufacturing Index Up 0.5% in July Read More »
In the absence of strategy, factions often focus on squabbling about who wins.
Why Do Mergers and Reorganizations Fail? Read More »
Adding Drives enhances Timken’s portfolio for the industrial process and mobile markets.
Timken Agrees to Buy Drives LLC for $92M Read More »
The best brands help defend and gain market share by communicating your company’s unique value package.
Tip: Build Brand to Stay Relevant to Customers Read More »
The Raw Materials Price Index fell 1.2 percent in July, the third consecutive monthly decline.
Canadian Industrial Product Price Index Declines 0.3% in July Read More »
Acquired business has three locations in Louisiana.
Ferguson Acquires Louisiana Chemical Pipe, Valve & Fitting Read More »
Could markets be too fragmented to pull off a consolidation strategy across sectors?
Is HD Supply Deal a Sign of the Times? Read More »
HD Supply’s HVAC/Plumbing division had $421M in sales in 2010.
HD Supply Agrees to Sell HVAC/Plumbing Business to Hajoca Read More »
Does your company give too much credit to crisis response, and not enough to preventative maintenance?
The Myth of the Operations Hero Read More »
Economic growth was 1 percent in the second quarter, according to latest GDP release.
GDP Growth Slower in Second Quarter Than Original Estimate Read More »
Data-free planning limits the ability of salespeople to fully target and exploit customer potential.
Commentary: The Power of Data in Channel Partnerships Read More »
Demand for environmentally friendly products has continued to grow over the past couple years, even as the general economy has remained stagnant. But in some sectors there is still hesitation when it comes to making the “philosophical change” necessary to take advantage of the opportunity and to build out the capability to profit from it.
The focus on using more environmentally friendly products – particularly chemicals – has become more pronounced in recent years. While consumer interest drove much of the development early on, commercial and industrial interest has also risen …
Jan-San Industry Sees Green in Green Read More »
Sales and inventories data for wholesaler-distributors in June 2011.
Monthly Wholesale Trade Data: June 2011 Read More »
The janitorial and sanitation supply sector has become a popular target for distributors from other sectors looking to expand into adjacent markets.
“Its a natural extension of their product offerings that allows these …
Other Distributors Continue Expansion Into Jan-San Market Read More »
When it comes to positioning and messaging, the overwhelming majority of distributors in a recent MDM survey featured in the July 25 issue say they value similar things: product selection, training and technical support capabilities, among others. But when their websites are put to the test, online messaging on those important attributes often fails.
In this article, part two of a two-part series, Jonathan Bein, Ph.D,and Rob Kelley, CFA, of Real Results Marketing explore the gap between the value and the message and how distributors …
How to Analyze Your Marketing Claims Read More »
News briefs from Aug. 11-Aug. 25, 2011
MDM News Digest 4116 Read More »
Reflecting uncertain economic conditions and a conservative cost-management environment, U.S. employers are projecting moderate pay raises for employees next year. Employers do expect to fully fund their annual bonuses for workers this year, as corporate profits have increased, according to new survey data by global professional services company Towers Watson.
A survey of 773 U.S. companies conducted by Towers Watson Data Services found that companies are planning pay increases that will average …
Survey: Salary Budgets Remain Tight Among U.S. Employers Read More »
Recent survey highlights need to prioritize the alignment of IT with business strategy.
How Financial Executives View IT Read More »
Modern Distribution Management’s Industrial Inflation Index measures a cross-section of industrial supplies.
Industrial Inflation Index: June 2011 Read More »
Manufacturing production is expected to grow 4.1 percent in 2011, outpacing the general economy.
MAPI Outlook: Economic Growth Not Likely to Accelerate in Second Half Read More »
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