While still higher than the industry average, Fastenal’s gross margin will be a big focus for the distributor in 2014.
Fastenal Seeks to Reverse ‘Deteriorating’ Gross Margin for 2014 Read More »
On an unadjusted bases, prices for finished goods in 2013 were up 1.2 percent.
Wholesale Prices Up 0.4% in December Read More »
National Fiber complements Universal Forest Products’ housing and construction business.
Universal Forest Products Agrees to Buy National Fiber Read More »
Drug distributor failed to reach the 75% completion condition for outstanding shares of Celesio.
McKesson Fails in Bid for Celesio Read More »
Fastenal stores, vending machines and employee count grow.
Fastenal Sales Grow 6.1% to $3.3B in 2013 Read More »
Compared with the prior year, industrial production increased by 3 percent in both the euro area and the EU28.
Industrial Production in Europe Grows in November Read More »
R G Sales is an industrial distributor serving the underground mining and hydro-fracking market.
Sterling Consolidated to Acquire R G Sales Read More »
The full-service Minot branch will help meet demand in the Bakken and Three Forks shale formations.
Graybar Opens Branch in North Dakota Read More »
After years of uncertainty, has the global economy finally found its footing again?
Global Economy: Do Signs Point to Stability? Read More »
2014 will be a year of pushing forward on data initiatives for distributors.
Recommended Reading: 3 Articles to Improve Your Approach to Data in 2014 Read More »
November orders were up 0.6% from October.
November Manufacturing Technology Orders Up 20% Year-Over-Year Read More »
Three of the trends that are most likely to come into prominence in the analytics industry in the coming year.
3 Predictions for Business Analytics in 2014 Read More »
Crawford manufactures brass components and air assemblies for tractor and trailer markets.
Tramec Sloan Acquires Crawford Machine Read More »
This article provides an overview of distributors’ top business and industry concerns as we move into 2014. The results in this report are based on the 2014 MDM Industry Outlook Survey, sponsored by NetSuite.
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Tech, Talent & Efficiency: Distributors’ Top Concerns for 2014 Read More »
Many distributors have struggled with where to invest limited dollars to meet the demands resulting from the rapidly growing role of technology in the industry. This article looks at distributors’ current technology challenges and plans, identified by respondents to the 2014 MDM Industry Outlook Survey, sponsored by NetSuite.
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Vending and e-commerce continue to be growth drivers for the distributor.
MSC CEO Sees Stability as Cause for Optimism Read More »
Fastenal and United Natural Foods are taking changing costs into account.
Fuel Costs Affect Distributors’ Expenses, 2014 Plans Read More »
The industry unemployment rate fell to 11.4 percent.
Construction Loses 16,000 Jobs Amid Cold December Weather Read More »
Kolektor Liv sells cisterns to customers in more than 30 countries.
Fluidmaster Acquires Kolektor Liv in Slovenia Read More »
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