Year-over-year, industrial production dropped by 2.1 percent.
Euro Area Industrial Production Falls in July 2013 Read More »
But expectations for increasing the number of Gen Y in manufacturing remains low.
Survey: U.S. Manufacturing Success May Hinge on Success with Gen Y Read More »
U.S. sales in August grew 5 percent.
Grainger Daily Sales Up 4% in August Read More »
The U.S.-based company is a provider of pneumatic light construction tools.
Atlas Copco Acquires Pneumatic Holdings Read More »
July results were 5.7 percent above the prior-year period.
July Wholesale Trade Revenues Up 0.1% from June Read More »
Jonathan Byrnes on how to grow distributors’ focus on the 20 percent to 30 percent of their business that is profitable.
Where to Start on Improving Profitability Read More »
There are many things you can do to transform unprofitable customers into profitable ones.
Tip: Before Firing Customers, Make Sure You’re Not the One Making Them Unprofitable Read More »
Consumption in July was up 3.2 percent from June.
U.S. Cutting Tool Consumption in July Down 0.2% YOY Read More »
Businesses need to act by Oct. 1 to ensure compliance with the Affordable Care Act.
Obamacare Update: Business Obligations & Hiring Impact Read More »
Companies looking to evade the growing cost of defending product liability suits are pushing liability up the supply chain. This article examines factors affecting distributor liability and includes tips from legal and liability insurance professionals on reducing risk.
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The Growing Cost of Product Liability Read More »
This article examines ways distributors can use net profit or net before compensation to segment their markets and target new customer acquisition efforts. The authors argue that this approach will be more lucrative and ultimately easier to implement and less resource-intensive than other methods, including Activity Based Costing.
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Uncover Sweet Spots Using Net Profit Read More »
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Product and service liability is a growing issue for wholesaler-distributors.
Recommended Reading: 3 Product Liability Concerns for Distributors Read More »
Results were somewhat contradictory, with job creation plans and sales expectations increasing.
Small-Business Optimism Flat in August Read More »
Manufacturing Revival Radio talks with MAPI president Stephen Gold.
Podcast: Public Policy and Compliance Costs Read More »
The importance of slotting the right talent into the right places in your company can seem like a no-brainer. But when you get down to the business of actually doing so, it becomes a lot more complicated.
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Commentary: Re-evaluate the Human Capital in Your Company Read More »
Kevin McDougal has been with Airgas since 2004.
Airgas Names Great Lakes Region President Read More »
A global business requires the flexibility to respond to regional needs while acting as a unified company – all in an effort to serve the customer. Associate Editor Jenel Stelton-Holtmeier spoke with Erik Fyrwald, president and CEO of Univar, about how the chemistry distributor builds on its global expertise while maintaining a focus on the differences in each of its markets.
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All four major business segments posted sales increases for the quarter.
HD Supply Sales Up 10% in Second Quarter Read More »
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