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March 2015

Commentary: Think Globally, Service Locally

Management, Strategy /

An old slogan is a universal truth for wholesale distribution.

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MDM Industrial Inflation Index: February 2015

Economic Trends, Research & Analytics /

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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  • AD Launches Bearings/Power Transmission Division to ‘Fill Vacuum’
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  • Market Analysis: Cutting Tools Consumption in North America
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Case Study: The Disruptive Holiday

Management, Strategy /

How SnapAV avoids disruption during Chinese New Year.

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Preparing for the Worst

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Disruptions such as natural disasters and the recent West Coast port slowdown — now resolved but still facing months of backlog cleanup — are pain points for any distributor with a global supply chain. And while no one can predict the next labor dispute or earthquake, companies can mitigate risk by preparing for ways to deal with unexpected threats.

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