In the May 2013 episode, Tim Underhill talks about effectively documenting value-add, and Angela Poulson interviews Hydradyne EVP David Parks.
MDM Executive Briefing: Making ‘Value’ Mean Something to Customers Read More »
The global electrical distributor’s geographic footprint now reaches 36 countries.
Sonepar Sales Up 10% in 2012 Read More »
Adopt or adapt what makes competitors or new technologies tick to your advantage.
Embrace New Competitive Threats: Don’t Run from Them Read More »
The Federal Reserve Board’s industrial production index for manufacturing fell 0.4 percent during the month.
Chicago Fed Midwest Manufacturing Index Declines in April Read More »
Operations for the Springfield, MO-based Sheppard will be consolidated into IBT’s existing Springfield location.
IBT Acquires Sheppard Supply Read More »
It’s harder for companies to sustain their competitive advantages in today’s marketplace.
Recommended Reading: 5 Reasons to Rethink Your Competitive Strategy Read More »
Due diligence is a critical piece of ensuring that an acquisition results in the value a distributor expects to gain from a transaction. If done wrong, an acquisition can affect everything an owner has built and can damage not only the financials but also the culture of a distribution business. In this article, Jay Greyson of Supply Chain Equity Partners discusses some of the most common mistakes distributors make with acquisitions.
This is an exclusive summary of the April episode of MDM Executive Briefing, The Distribution M&A Playbook, featuring Greyson. Watch now at www.mdm.com/executivebriefing-archive.
In the first couple of months of 2013, M&A transactions in the wholesale distribution industry accelerated …
Go or No Go: The Value of Due Diligence Read More »
Sales and inventories data for wholesaler-distributors in March 2013.
Monthly Wholesale Trade Data: March 2013 Read More »
2013 Wholesale Distribution Economic Trends Reports forecast growth in all distribution sectors for the year.
Revenue Growth in Distribution Outpaces U.S. GDP; Outlook Positive Read More »
In an industry defined by the quality of relationships, Allan Chartier defined what that means.
A Tribute to Allan Chartier, Long-Time Industry Leader Read More »
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InThe End of Competitive Advantage: How to Keep Your Strategy Moving as Fast as Your Business, Columbia Business School Professor Rita Gunther McGrath argues that it’s time to go beyond the concept of sustainable competitive advantage. McGrath spoke with MDM staff writer Angela Poulson on how organizations can capture opportunities quickly, exploit them decisively and move on before they are exhausted.
MDM: Tell me a little about the origins of this book.
Rita Gunther McGrath: The book had its origins in a profound sense of unease that I had that we really haven’t made much progress in the field of strategy for a long time. Historically, strategy was about the search for superior performance and a thing called sustainable competitive advantage. And the idea was you found something that you did better than other companies in your industry and you threw up entry barriers like crazy, …
MDM Interview: Redefining Competitive Advantage Read More »
Modern Distribution Management’s Industrial Inflation Index measures a cross-section of industrial supplies.
MDM Industrial Inflation Index: April 2013 Read More »
News briefs from May 11-May 25, 2013
MDM News Digest 4310 Read More »
Mike Marks: A new rule taking effect July 1 ‘structurally adds costs to everything.’
New DOT Regulations May Add to Distributor Costs Read More »
Inventories of durable goods increased 0.4 percent in April.
New Orders for Durable Goods Up 3.3% in April Read More »
It’s a truth of today’s work culture: We never really disconnect.
How to Really Unplug While You’re Out of the Office Read More »
An increase in U.S. sales more than offset the decline in other regions.
Columbus McKinnon Sales Up Slightly from FY2012 Read More »
Organizations that support markets may produce reports that highlight new growth areas for the industry.
Tip: Use Industry Reports to Track Opportunities Read More »
MAPI: U.S. exports were flat in the first quarter while Chinese exports rose 19 percent.
Chinese Exports May be Nearly Double U.S. Exports in 2013 Read More »
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