Tip: Use Lean to Position as Low-Cost, Not Low-Price
Lean initiatives can do more than lower a company’s internal costs.
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January 15, 2014
Wholesale Prices Up 0.4% in December
On an unadjusted bases, prices for finished goods in 2013 were up 1.2 percent.
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McKesson Fails in Bid for Celesio
Drug distributor failed to reach the 75% completion condition for outstanding shares of Celesio.
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Fastenal Sales Grow 6.1% to $3.3B in 2013
Fastenal stores, vending machines and employee count grow.
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Fastenal Seeks to Reverse ‘Deteriorating’ Gross Margin for 2014
While still higher than the industry average, Fastenal’s gross margin will be a big focus for the distributor in 2014.
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Summit Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Parts Town
Parts Town is a distributor of OEM repair and maintenance equipment for the restaurant and foodservice equipment sectors.
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Universal Forest Products Agrees to Buy National Fiber
National Fiber complements Universal Forest Products’ housing and construction business.
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