Social, mobile, cloud and information are shifting IT spending patterns.
Gartner: Strategic IT Initiatives Expected to Grow in 2013 Read More »
Acquisition continues American Tire Distributors’ growth in Canada.
American Tire Distributors to Buy Regional Tire Distributors in Canada Read More »
The February estimate is 12.3 percent above February 2012.
Single-family Home Sales Down 4.6% from January Read More »
Distributors with a slow hire, quick fire mindset can pay better and expect more without spending more.
Merrifield on HR: Pay the Most to Get the Most Read More »
Include social media in your overall marketing plan for a consistent and effective voice across channels.
Tip: Make Social Media Another Marketing Channel Read More »
Chief Executive Ian Meakins said strong U.S. growth continued.
Wolseley Organic Sales Up 2.2% in First Half Fiscal 2013 Read More »
Acquisition of Lee Wholesale Supply adds four locations in the state.
ABC Supply Expands in Michigan with Acquisition Read More »
Mark Dancer provides advice to distributors for choosing the right customer relationship management solution.
3 Tips for Finding the Right CRM Vendor Read More »
Advance report: New orders increased by $12.4 billion.
New Orders for Durable Goods Up 5.7% in February Read More »
Suppliers should work with distributors to improve profitability and mitigate risk.
Why Manufacturers Should Care About Distributors’ Financial Health Read More »
Manufacturing Revival Radio speaks with Pat Lee of the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association.
Podcast: Creating ‘National Manufacturing Day’ Read More »
New platform release offers configuration flexibility and built-in KPI monitoring.
Quintiq Releases 5.0 Version of Supply Chain Optimization Platform Read More »
New features include a new report generation tool and an improved user interface.
Quintiq Releases Quintiq 5.0 Read More »
About 70 percent of readers in a recent MDM survey said they had plans to hire in 2013 due to growth in their businesses, new initiatives and the need to replace retirees. But many cited challenges in finding qualified candidates to fill positions. According to industry HR experts, part of the challenge is in recognizing that a high unemployment rate does not always mean that a high number of qualified candidates are looking for work. This article looks at the recent MDM survey and provides insight on the current talent market.
The recession cost many distributors a couple of years of sales growth, and many have just recently returned to pre-recession levels.
During the recession, many distributors were forced to cut staff. Even those who were able to avoid layoffs worked to do more with less so they wouldn’t have to hire as they climbed out of the recession.
Industrial distributor Western Tool & Supply, Livermore, CA, was one of many distributors that invested in …
The Hiring Disconnect in Distribution Read More »
Manufacturing has seen significant significant shifts in techology and skill needs in recent years. Pamela Kan, president of Bishop-Wisecarver Group, a manufacturer of linear and rotary motion products, spoke with Associate Editor Jenel Stelton-Holtmeier about what those shifts mean for the industry and what manufacturers and distributors need to do to respond.
MDM: There have been some big advances in manufacturing technology in recent years. How is this changing the industry?
Pamela Kan: We’re in a time and place where I think we’re going to see more rapid expansion of technology. I don’t even know if we can even think about the total impact just yet. From the things that are happening with materials and coatings and nano and additive manufacturing … And when you add pure technology layers like augmented reality, it’s huge. Everything that’s coming down the pipe with sensors – from sensors in your production floor to sensors in your product – the amount of data feedback loops that we’ll start to have around our production and our customer usage of products is amazing.
That kind of stuff gets me going; it’s all really exciting. I think we’re right on the edge of a whole new way of making things. And this is where America really excels, …
MDM Interview: As Manufacturing Evolves, Learn & Adapt or Be Left Behind Read More »
Sales and inventories data for wholesaler-distributors in January 2013.
Monthly Wholesale Trade Data: January 2013 Read More »
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In past four months, Needham has added nine new locations through organic and strategic growth.
Needham Electric Supply Acquires Bristol County Electrical Supply Read More »
Eggleton replaces David Oldfather in the role for Affiliated Distributors.
John Eggleton to Lead AD’s Electrical Division Read More »
If you stand by and fear the technology, your customers will quickly pass you by.
Kan: Don’t Sit on the Sidelines with Social Media Read More »
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