Is the Manufacturing Jobs Boom Over?
Optimism remains high, even as jobs growth falls.
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2015
August Wholesale Revenues Down 4.7% YOY
Sales of durable goods down 1.9 percent from last August.
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U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Decline in August
Year-to-date, orders were down 10 percent.
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Increase Analytics Usability & Excitement
Analytics is quickly becoming a necessity for distributors wanting to gain a competitive advantage and stay ahead of the curve, but creating analytics tools that your team can understand and get excited about is still a huge challenge.
This article is a summary of the MDM Webcast: Build an Analytics Culture.
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- Benefits of involving end users in the design of analytics tools
- C.H. Briggs' success with involving end-users
- Keys to success with analytics implementation
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- Prioritizing Big Data
- Overcoming the Barriers to Analytics
- Use & Abuse of Customer Profitability Analytics
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Rebranding Road Map
Increasing consolidation and channel blurring have sparked rebranding campaigns across distribution, shining light on the need for company leaders to be strategic in how they execute name changes and repositioning efforts.
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- Reasons for rebranding
- Retaining legacy vs. starting over
- Steps for successful rebranding
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- Behind the Deal: Anixter & HD Supply
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Market Analysis: Machine Tool Accessories Consumption in the United States
The MDM Market Analysis, based on data from MDM Analytics, includes consumption of machine tool accessories by end user in the U.S., plus the top end users by 6-digit NAICS.
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MDM News Digest 4519
News briefs from Sept. 26-Oct. 10, 2015.
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MDM Interview: The Reinvention of Staples
While well-known as a retail office supply store, Staples is increasingly being recognized as a significant competitor in the B2B space across a broad range of product categories, from office supplies to jan-san and breakroom. Chris Correnti, vice president and general manager, Staples Facility Solutions, recently spoke with MDM about the companys reinvention strategy.
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- How Staples’ focus has shifted
- The company’s “reinvention strategy”
- Importance of e-commerce to their strategy
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- 2015 State of E-Commerce in Distribution, Part 2: Integrate or Stagnate
- MDM Interview: Creating a Culture of Innovation
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Commentary: An Analytics Shift
Distributors dont need a data scientist to start changing the mindset around analytics.
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Download this Issue in PDF: October 10, 2015
This is the PDF of this issue of Modern Distribution Management.
Table of Contents:
- Rebranding Road Map
- Commentary: An Analytics Shift
- MDM Interview: The Reinvention of Staples
- Increase Analytics Usability & Excitement
- Market Analysis: Machine Tool Accessories Consumption in the U.S.
- News Digest
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Doig Acquires Automation Solutions Plus
Acquisition expands Doig’s customer base and broadens its access to automation products.
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Tip: Increase ROI with a Customer-Focused Digital Strategy
Understanding customer expectations is key for e-commerce success.
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WESCO SVP & COO to Retire
Due to streamlining of management, the position of COO will not be replaced.
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Fastenal to Pay $1.25M to Settle Discrimination Lawsuit
The U.S. Department of Labor found that Fastenal screening and testing practices discriminated against women, African Americans.
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Alcoa Sales Down 10.7% in 3Q
Profit for the quarter decreased 70.5 percent year-over-year.
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Fastenal Agrees to Acquire Fasteners Inc.
Acquisition will expand Fastenal’s footprint in the Pacific Northwest.
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World Electric Names President
Current Hagemeyer/IDG executive Pat McClure takes reins of Sonepar USA subsidiary.
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3M Names EVP of Electronics & Energy Group
Jim L. Bauman succeeds Michael A. Kelly.
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Canadian Building Permits Down 3.7% in August
Lower construction intentions in most provinces attributed to the decrease.
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Jackson Welding Acquires Delo Welding
Acquisition strengthens companys position in Upstate New York.
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