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November 25, 2016

The Future of Relationship Selling: The Gorilla in the Room, part 2

Human Resources in Wholesale Distribution, Operations, Research & Analytics, Sales & Marketing, Technology /

The economics of relationship selling are changing, and that means distributors must change, as well. This article – part 2 in a series on the role of the distribution sales rep – examines that change and paints a picture of the future of field sales, including its role, function and purpose for the successful distributor. Part 1 examined what’s driving the shift and why distributors should act.

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This article includes:

  • The difference between market-makers and market-servers
  • Relationship disruption in distribution
  • The sales rep of the future

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  • Changing Channels Demand New Models
  • The New Realities of Training
  • Move Beyond Sales Training
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Distribution Training Ground

Human Resources in Wholesale Distribution, Operations, Research & Analytics /

While distributors often lament the growing talent gap, industrial distribution programs like the one at the University of Nebraska at Kearney are preparing students for a wide range of industry jobs. This story examines how UNK connects distributors looking to hire with students looking to work.

This article includes:

  • The ideal distribution candidate
  • Students as industry ambassadors
  • Importance of distributor commitment

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  • What Millennials Want
  • College Connection, Part 2: Deepening the Relationship
  • 2016 Distribution Remodel: Deepen Talent Development
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‘Baptized by Hydraulic Fluid’

Human Resources in Wholesale Distribution, Operations, Research & Analytics /

The University of Nebraska at Kearney Industrial Distribution program's branch simulation lab lets students handle real-world scenarios. This is a sidebar to the article Distribution Training Ground.

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Commentary: How to Fight the Noise

Economic Trends, Management, Research & Analytics, Strategy /

Yesterdays right thing may no longer be a good thing’ for distributors.

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MDM Industrial Inflation Index: October 2016

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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Download this Issue in PDF: November 25, 2016

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This is the PDF of this issue of Modern Distribution Management.

Table of Contents:

  • The Future of Relationship Selling: The Gorilla in the Room, part 2
  • Commentary: How to Fight the Noise
  • Distribution Training Ground
  • Baptized by Hydraulic Fluid
  • Monthly Wholesale Trade Data: September 2016
  • MDM Industrial Inflation Index: October 2016
  • News Digest

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