A World Divided: All Eyes Turn to Fed for Hints on Interest Rates
Global bankers call for rate increase, but U.S. conflicted on that move.
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August 2015
Martin Supply Names VP of Supply Chain
Tyler Reed to lead the corporate procurement and marketing teams.
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A Beginner’s Guide to Predictive Analytics
Effective data usage requires an analytics-minded manager.
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National Oilwell Varco Names CFO
Jose Bayardo appointed senior vice president & CFO of company.
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Canadian Industrial Product Price Index Up 0.7% in July
Raw Materials Price Index fell 5.9 percent for the month.
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Tip: Make Procurement Strategic, Not Tactical
Strategic procurement can have a significant positive impact on a distributor’s top line.
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MAPI Quarterly Forecast: Modest to Moderate Growth Continues
Manufacturing production is expected to decelerate.
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Kennametal Names CFO
Company names Jan Kees van Gaalen as vice president and CFO.
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Real GDP Up 3.7% in 2Q
Real GDP increase follows a 0.6 percent increase in the first quarter.
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Schlumberger to Acquire Cameron
Acquisition broadens companys surface, drilling, processing and flow control technologies.
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Building Materials Corp. Acquires Quest Construction Products
Company buys remaining division of Quest Specialty Chemicals Inc. from Audax Private Equity and Moelis Capital Partners.
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Air Products Creates its Own Solution to Helium Shortage
Industry & specialty gases company opens new helium production facility to offset ongoing shortage.
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Durable Goods New Orders Up 2% in July
Transportation equipment led the increase, up 4.7 percent.
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Ferguson Fire & Fabrication Makes Acquisition
Ferguson division acquires Mobile, AL, business of Central Pipe & Supply.
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CFO Optimism Not Rattled by Economic Tremors
Global CFO Signals report shows levels of optimism varies based on geographic location.
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The Challenge of Noncompetes
Noncompetition clauses are gaining traction once again as distributors try to protect the investments they make in employee training and development. But more cases involving these clauses are also making their way into courts around the U.S. This article examines how restrictive clauses are being used and provides best practices for implementing such covenants.
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- Common issues with noncompete and restrictive covenants
- Enforcement of restrictive clauses
- Best practices to improve enforceability and compliance
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MRC Global Subsidiary Opens Distribution Center
McJunkin Red Man Corp. opens facility in Monessen, PA, to serve MRC’s Eastern region.
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Nidec Acquires Arisa
Acquisition expands technological and market reach of Nidec-Shimpo Corp.
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Commentary: Changing Norms for Building Talent
What worked 20 years ago for recruiting and retaining talent doesnt work today.
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Monthly Wholesale Trade Data: June 2015
Sales and inventories data for wholesaler-distributors in June 2015.
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