Recommended Reading: Top 5 Most-Read Articles in 1Q
Online strategy, succession planning remain top of mind for distributors.
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March 2015
Graybar Names Chief Information Officer
David Meyer takes over IT functions for electrical distributor.
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Sonepar to Acquire Alfa Elektriciteit
Belgian distributor to join Sonepar affiliate Cebeo.
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Canadian Industrial Product Price Index Up 1.8 percent in February
Raw Materials Price Index rose 6.1 percent, largely due to higher prices for crude energy products.
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Analytics Case Study: Wolseley Maps Markets for Better Growth
Analytics helps the distributor focus on where the best sales opportunities lie.
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PrimeSource to be Acquired
Platinum Equity has agreed to acquire PrimeSource Building Products from Itochu.
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ABC Supply Acquires Western Roofing
Acquisition complements existing branch locations in Minnesota.
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DGI Supply Acquires East Metro Supply
Acquisition expands company’s presence in Charlotte, NC, market.
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Jason Industries to Acquire Herold Partco Assets
Acquisition expands company’s product offering.
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Construction Employment Increases in 45 States YOY
Thirty-three states added construction jobs between January and February.
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Airgas to Build Air Separation Unit in Alabama
New plant will supply Nucor Steel Tuscaloosa Inc. and expand merchant gas presence.
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Real GDP Grows 2.2% in 4Q
Real gross domestic product increased 2.4 percent in 2014.
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WinWholesale Opens Miami Winsupply
New location to serve plumbing contractors in Greater Miami area.
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MAPI Quarterly U.S. Industrial Outlook: Strong Dollar Offsets Low Energy Prices
Manufacturing production forecasted to grow 3.7 percent in 2015.
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H.B. Fuller Sales Down 3.2% in 1Q
Profit decreased 33.4 percent to $9.7 million.
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Tip: Collaborate to Increase Competitive Advantage
Distributors that work together toward a common goal can compete more effectively.
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RBC Bearings to Acquire Sargent Aerospace & Defense
Acquisition complements company’s processes and expertise.
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Case Study: The Disruptive Holiday
How SnapAV avoids disruption during Chinese New Year.
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Overcoming the Barriers to Analytics
Analytics tools are playing an increasingly important role in distribution. But many distributors recognize that they lack the capabilities to implement an effective analytic strategy in their businesses.
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- Dealing with ERP system problems
- Hiring people with the right analytics skills
- Considering software-as-a-service providers
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Monthly Wholesale Trade Data: January 2015
Sales and inventories data for wholesaler-distributors in January 2015.
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