July 10, 2015

Preventing Predictable Disruptions

Leave a Comment / Strategy, Management / Eric Smith

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.

This article includes:

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

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Commentary: Refocus on the Foundation

Leave a Comment / Companies, Strategy, Management / Jenel Stelton-Holtmeier

Dont lose sight of what youre actually selling.

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‘Breakout Year’ May Never Come

Leave a Comment / 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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An overview of the current state of the U.S. economy
MDM Industrial Inflation Index: April 2015
Distribution industry specific area of concern

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Predictable Supply Chain Disruptions Abound

Leave a Comment / Strategy, Management / Eric Smith

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

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The Cost of Not Providing E-Commerce

Leave a Comment / Technology, Strategy, eCommerce / Eric Smith

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

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Offshoring Debate Continues in Wake of Productivity Study

Leave a Comment / Companies, Strategy, Management / Jenel Stelton-Holtmeier

Pros and cons of offshoring versus reshoring.

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Market Analysis: Plastics Consumption in North America

Leave a Comment / 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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