Year-to-date, consumption was down 8.2 percent.
U.S. Cutting Tool Consumption in June Down 12.8% YOY Read More »
The new headquarters and distribution center is near Seoul, South Korea.
Bossard Opens New Headquarters Read More »
Production was up sequentially and year over year.
European Industrial Production Up in June Read More »
NAW-McGladrey survey highlights distributor growing interest in cloud-based applications.
Web, Mobile Top List of Distributors’ Planned Technology Investments Read More »
July index was fourth-highest since December 2007.
Small Business Optimism Index Up Slightly in July Read More »
Growth included 5 percentage points from volume.
Grainger Daily Sales Up 4% in July Read More »
Most distributors allow their employees to use personal mobile devices for work.
Recommended Reading: 3 Tips to Protect Your Data as Your Workforce Goes Mobile Read More »
Manufacturing Revival Radio talks with the managing editor of Digital Manufacturing Report.
Podcast: High-Performance Computing’s Effect on Innovation Read More »
Fourth-quarter sales increased 5 percent.
Sysco Sales Up 4.8% in FY2013 Read More »
Year to date, U.S. manufacturing technology orders are down 5.7 percent.
June Manufacturing Technology Orders Down 5.8% from May Read More »
FSP provides mechanical seals and aftermarkets parts in Florida.
FCX Performance Acquires Florida Sealing Products Read More »
News briefs from July 26-August 10, 2013
According to a recent survey conducted by MDM and Real Results Marketing, distributors can confidently say how they are better than their competitors at providing certain features and benefits. But often they still struggle with integrating the features and benefits into a cohesive value proposition. In this article, the second in a two-part series, Jonathan Bein, managing partner at Real Results Marketing, examines a technique that can help distributors bridge that gap.
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Bridging the Value Gap Read More »
In the past few years, technology usage in distribution has exploded as adoption of mobile devices as sales tools has increased. But many people continue to make excuses as to why some new technology isn’t right for us. They’re just excuses, though, and distributors should avoid letting technophobia keep them from efficient and effective tools.
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Commentary: Tackling Technophobia Read More »
As data moves from paper to digital, information is easier to store and manage – and to move and steal – than ever before. This is especially true in distribution, where companies are turning to mobile technology to improve customer service, sales and operations. In this article, labor law specialists and distributors weigh in on the biggest data security risks and how distributors can contain them.
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Data Security Risks Grow Read More »
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This article summarizes the just-released Distribution Monitor Report, based on research from the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors and McGladrey, a provider of assurance, tax and consulting services. In general, distributors surveyed for the report are optimistic for the rest of 2013 and are making plans to invest for growth in 2014.
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Survey: Distributors ‘Shake Off the Dust’ Read More »
Sales of durable goods increased 1.1 percent from May.
June Wholesale Trade Revenues Up 0.4% from May Read More »
The purchase expands operations in southern Wisconsin.
Revere Electric Supply Acquires BJ Electric Supply Read More »
Net sales increased 11.9 percent.
3Q Organic Sales for Beacon Roofing Supply Up 1.2% Read More »
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