How to Differentiate Your Company with Lower Shipping Costs
Technology tools can help distributors identify efficiencies and capitalize on them.
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Technology tools can help distributors identify efficiencies and capitalize on them.
How to Differentiate Your Company with Lower Shipping Costs Read More »
Acquisition expands Morrison Supplys presence in El Paso.
Morrison Supply Acquires Western Wholesale Read More »
Acquisition expands Mallory’s footprint to the adjacent Nevada market.
Mallory Safety and Supply Acquires Interstate Safety and Supply Read More »
U.S. revenue increased 8.2 percent year-over-year to 7 million (US$11.4 million).
Wolseley Sales Up 2.2% in FY2014 Read More »
The Raw Materials Price Index declined 2.2 percent in August
Canadian Industrial Product Price Index Up 0.2% in August Read More »
Working with data, even if its data you already have in-house, can quickly become overwhelming if you try to do too much all at once.
Tip: When it Comes to Data, Don’t Boil the Ocean Read More »
The company promoted John Watson to regional vice president of sales for its central region.
NSi Industries Announces Executive Appointments Read More »
Knowledge of what customers want will play a big role in future success.
Alibaba Sets Sights on Diverse U.S. Markets Read More »
This article is a part of MDM’s 2014 Distribution Trends Report. The article looks at how training programs are helping employers hold on to their most skilled employees, and increasing the potential of others.
The annual report was researched and written by MDM editors based on interviews with dozens of wholesaler-distributors, as well as industry experts and manufacturers. MDM also conducted a survey of its readers to uncover the trends outlined in this report.
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Training, Technology Take Front Seat in Employee Retention Strategies Read More »
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This month we feature a transcript of Fighting Disintermediation: How Distributors Develop, Deliver and Measure Value, an MDM Webcast from September 2014 created in partnership with Grant Thornton.
Get the results from a survey conducted earlier this year on how distributors are fighting the threat of disintermediation and expert thoughts on the best ways to continue to differentiate your business.
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GDP up after declining 2.1 percent in the first quarter.
Real Gross Domestic Product Up 4.6% in 2Q Read More »
Jonathan DeArment is advancing from his previous position as vice president of manufacturing and engineering.
Channellock Names New President & COO Read More »
Supply chain optimization is a goal with so many moving parts, it’s sometimes difficult to nail down what places to begin addressing potential changes. In this article, industry experts simplify the options and set the stage for an efficient, long-term process for freight movement.
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Strategic Options for Shipping Efficiency Read More »
Sales and inventories data for wholesaler-distributors in July 2014.
Monthly Wholesale Trade Data: July 2014 Read More »
Predicting profitability of an order by measuring average margin is ineffective. Averages are susceptible to outliers and rarely represent the true value of any individual measure within the set. In this article, the authors examine flaws in conventional thinking about margin and provide practical ways to better manage small orders.
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Making Money with Small Customers: Balancing Margin & Cost Read More »
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At this point, it has become pretty well accepted that data should be a part of big decisions.There are many challenges to becoming highly data-driven, though, from technology limitations to information overload. But one common challenge is the tendency to view an indicator or measurement as something that it’s not.
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Commentary: Analyzing Analytics Read More »
Earlier this year, Tacoma, WA-based Stellar Industrial Supply announced the addition of Larry Davis, former president of ORS Nasco, to its executive team as executive vice president and chief commercial officer. The move was part of a strategy by Stellar to grow “faster and more effectively.” MDM Publisher Tom Gale recently spoke with Stellar’s executive team, including President & CEO John Wiborg, Executive Vice President & COO Steve Slater and Davis, about the shifts in the market that drove the shift in strategy and where the company is heading.
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MDM Interview: Stellar Industrial’s Strategic Focus Read More »
Acknowledge what is important to customers and respond to those demands.
Tip: Grow Customer Base by Offering a Cohesive Experience for Customers Read More »