December 10, 2016

Wholesale Distribution Disrupted

eCommerce, Economic Trends, Research & Analytics, Strategy, Technology / Guy Blissett

Disruptive forces may have a big impact on the future performance of distributors. This article, the first in a three-part series, will identify some of the critical disrupters and their effect on distribution.

This article includes:

Financial performance of distributors
Overview of disruptive forces
Consumerization of expectations

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Commentary: Redefine Top Talent Skills for 2017

Human Resources in Wholesale Distribution, Operations, Research & Analytics, Technology / Tom Gale

You can have the best business strategy in your pocket, but if you dont have the right talent to execute, it wont be enough.

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MDM Interview: AgoNow Skates into Crowded Market

Inventory Management, Management, Operations, Research & Analytics, Strategy, Technology, Top Distributor Sectors / Tom Gale

Even though the market is already crowded with distributors and suppliers, two industry veterans Larry Davis and John Allenbach joined forces to launch a new master distributor, AgoNow. Davis and Allenbach recently spoke with MDM Publisher Tom Gale about why their company is different and why the market needs a player like AgoNow.

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An overview of AgoNow and its offerings
The company’s top goals
How the role of a master distributor is changing

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MDM News Digest 4623

Uncategorized / MDM Staff

News briefs from November 26-December 10, 2016.

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Market Snapshot: PVF Metal MRO Market Demand in the U.S.

Economic Trends, Research & Analytics / MDM Staff

The MDM Market Snapshot, based on data from MDM Analytics, includes market demand for PVF Metal MRO by end user in the U.S., plus the top end users by 6-digit NAICS.

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