July 10, 2015

Preventing Predictable Disruptions

Unpredictable supply chain disruptions such as natural disasters and labor disputes garner the biggest headlines, but the predictable disruption of a channel partner changing its business system can cause some of the biggest headaches. Despite a potential for upheaval, distributors and manufacturers can take strategic precautions to minimize problems.

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How to assess the problem
Solutions for minimizing predictable disruptions
Supply chain strategies for success

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BlackHawk Industrial Acquires Jarvis Supply

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Acquisition strengthens BlackHawk’s footprint in Colorado.

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MDM News Digest 4513

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News briefs from June 26-July 10, 2015.

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Table of Contents:

Preventing Predictable Disruptions
Commentary: Refocus on the Foundation
Predictable Supply Chain Disruptions Abound
Breakout Year May Never Come
The Cost of Not Providing E-Commerce
Offshoring Debate Continues in Wake of Productivity Study
Market Analysis: Plastics Consumption in North America
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Market Analysis: Plastics Consumption in North America

Economic Trends, Research & Analytics / MDM Staff

The MDM Market Analysis, based on data from MDM Analytics, includes consumption of plastics products by end user in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, plus the top end users by 6-digit NAICS.

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Offshoring Debate Continues in Wake of Productivity Study

Companies, Management, Strategy / Jenel Stelton-Holtmeier

Pros and cons of offshoring versus reshoring.

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The Cost of Not Providing E-Commerce

eCommerce, Strategy, Technology / Eric Smith

Reasoning for and consequences of not investing in e-commerce.

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Predictable Supply Chain Disruptions Abound

Management, Strategy / Eric Smith

Plan for disruptions such as warehouse relocation, inclement weather and labor disputes.

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‘Breakout Year’ May Never Come

Economic Trends, Research & Analytics / Brooke Baum

The U.S. economy has entered a slow growth environment, where 3 to 4 percent GDP growth is likely a thing of the past. And although employment is increasing year-over-year, it still has not rebounded to prerecession levels in some areas.

This article is a summary of the MDM Webcast: The 2015 Mid-Year Economic Update.

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