In latest MDM Executive Briefing, Bates says distributors place too much importance on inventory and accounts receivable.
Al Bates: Why Cash Isn’t King in Wholesale Distribution Read More »
Sales increase for the manufacturer of material handling products driven by U.S. sales.
Columbus McKinnon Sales Up 13% in Fiscal 2012 Read More »
Employee count also grew at an accelerated rate in 2011.
Bearings Specialists Association Survey: Sales Grew 14.7% in 2011 Read More »
Marco Supply has 14 locations in six states.
Marco Supply Co. Acquires Superior Concrete Supply Read More »
CEO Steen Weirsoe will leave Wolseley.
Wolseley Taps CEO for Nordic and Central Europe Regions Read More »
Tim Swift, founder of ISSI, to join PIP in sales role.
Protective Industrial Products Agrees to Buy Integrated Sourcing and Supply Innovators Read More »
The change will reposition Victor Technologies in the marketplace.
Thermadyne Changes Name to Victor Technologies Read More »
Distributors have many options these days to serve their customers: Find the one that’s right for each relationship.
Tip: Approach Customers the Way They Want to Be Approached Read More »
The acquisition is part of IBM’s increasing focus on analytics.
IBM Completes Acquisition of Varicent Software Read More »
CEOs embark on a new era of leadership as they embrace a more connected culture.
IBM CEO Study: Command & Control Meets Collaboration Read More »
Software and services enable marketers to deliver a personalized digital customer experience.
IBM Smarter Commerce Helps Engage Individuals on Mobile and Social Media Channels Read More »
IBM Commerce on Cloud offering to boost marketing, sales, customer service.
The two companies combined had sales of $21.5 billion in 2011.
Eaton Agrees to Buy Cooper Industries Read More »
Though slower than the prior month, business activity remains strong for distributor and manufacturer members.
ISA Member Business Activity Slows In April Read More »
Alliance will give end-users access to a broader network of local and regional independent distributors.
IBC, IMARK Form Alliance Read More »
The index’s three-month moving average fell below zero for the first time since November 2011.
Chicago Fed National Activity Index Climbs in April Read More »
Schlumberger announced it would be selling Wilson International in April.
National Oilwell Varco to Pay $800M for Wilson Read More »
Cassady Pierce has six locations in the Pittsburgh, PA, area.
Beacon Roofing Supply Agrees to Buy Cassady Pierce Read More »
Global distributor will capitalize on Platts reputation in the Pacific Northwest.
Behind the Deal: Rexel’s Acquisition of Platt Electric Supply Read More »
Profit climbs 25% from 4Q2011.
Precision Castparts 4Q Sales Up 16% Read More »
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