Canadian Industrial Product Price Index Down 0.5% in October
Raw Materials Price Index declined 4.3 percent, largely due to lower prices for crude energy products.
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2014
Survey: Millennials More Optimistic about 2015
Most small- business owners expect their local economies to grow in the next 12 months.
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Sandvik to Close Die Cutting Business in China
Sandvik Materials Technology also proposes closing UK die cutting sales office.
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2014 Data Snapshot: Chemicals MRO Market in the U.S.
This month’s Data Snapshot looks at the estimated size of the chemicals MRO market, which includes product categories such as adhesives, lubricants and sealants.
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Use Data for Ongoing Course Correction
Analytics is not a one step process, or a search for a single answer. Its about guidance, according to Tony Pericle in an interview with IMIs sister company, Modern Distribution Management.
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Tip: Solve Technology Shortcomings with Digital Boot Camp
Focused effort can pinpoint deficits, transform e-commerce presence.
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Wolseley Sales Up 9.8% in First Quarter
Group sales growth led by double-digit increases in the U.S.
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US LBM Holdings Acquires Wallboard Supply
Acquisition expands US LBMs presence in New England.
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Philanthropy’s Role in Recruiting Top Talent
Millennials want to make a difference in the world, and they want their employers to feel the same.
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UFPI Affiliate Acquires Packnet
Subsidiary buys 80 percent of company with option to purchase remainder in three years.
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Internet of Things: Bigger Than We Think?
There are a variety of new buzzwords in the business world, including Cloud and the Internet of Things. What do they mean, and how will they affect distribution and construction industries? Wired.com recently wrote an article suggesting that these new ideas will change the world as we know it.
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Durable Goods New Orders Up 0.4% in October
Transportation equipment drove the increase, rising 3.4 percent.
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MDM Industrial Inflation Index: October 2014
Modern Distribution Management's monthly Industrial Inflation Index measures a cross-section of industrial supplies.
This index includes:
- Abrasives Products
- Cutting Tools
- Power Transmission Equipment
- Fasteners
- Valves, etc.
- Power Tools
- Material Handling Equipment
- Belting
- Hand Tools
- Misc. Metal
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Air Liquide Acquires Two Companies
Company purchases Quebec-based Oxygne Pro-Tech Inc. and Mtalox (2000) Inc.
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Download this Issue in PDF: November 25, 2014
This is the PDF of this issue of Modern Distribution Management.
Table of Contents:
- MDM Interview: Creating a Culture of Innovation
- Commentary: IDG’s Journey to Sonepar
- The Critical Role of Continued Training in Distribution
- Monthly Wholesale Trade Data: September 2014
- MDM Industrial Inflation Index: October 2014
- News Digest
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Take Advantage of Training Opportunities in 2015
Popular resources include The Learning Center, University of Innovative Distribution.
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Is Your Warehouse a Cost Center or a Profit Center?
Every part of a distributor’s operations is part of the company’s financial picture.
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Monthly Wholesale Trade Data: September 2014
Sales and inventories data for wholesaler-distributors in September 2014.
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Benchworks Acquires Safe Chain Solutions
Purchase helps company expand presence in life science industry.
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The Critical Role of Employee Training
A distributor that doesn’t provide training opportunities for its work force will get left behind in today’s competitive market. But training resources abound for wholesale distributors, including online, on-demand courses, giving companies of any size the chance to continuously educate their employees.
This article includes:
- The need for training within the industry
- Resources available for distributors
- Training areas where distributors are laging
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