NFIB Small Business Optimism Falls in September
Index decreases 0.3 points to 94.1 for the month.
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2016
Recommended Reading: Top Distributors Increase Digital Marketing
Industry as a whole lags other business segments with marketing satisfaction, methods.
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Alcoa Sales Down 6% in 3Q
For the first nine months, sales were down 11.9 percent year-over-year.
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What Millennials Want
There are many assumptions about what millennials want from a workplace, but those assumptions may be misguided. MDM recently conducted a survey of students in industrial distribution programs at three universities about what theyre looking for in a workplace. This article examines some of the misconceptions and how distributors can adapt to the younger workforce.
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- How millennials want to work and learn
- Which benefits are most important to millennials
- Top workplace concerns of millennials
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- 2016 Distribution Remodel: Deepen Talent Development
- The New Realities of Training
- 5 Tips to Reduce the Cost of Employment
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2016 State of Distributor Marketing: Top Performers Shift to Online
A joint MDM-Real Results Marketing survey revealed that distribution and manufacturing, in general, are 4.5 times less likely than other industries to be extremely satisfied with their marketing capabilities. This article examines how distributors across sectors approach marketing and what they consider the most effective channels to be.
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- Distributor satisfaction with marketing programs
- Marketing vehicle best practices & frequency
- Areas for marketing growth
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- Making the Case for Mobile
- Differentiate with Strategic Marketing
- MDM-Baird Distribution Survey: Economy Stuck on the Bottom in 2Q
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Invest Now in Tomorrow’s Workforce
Take an active role in developing the next generation of workers.
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Download this Issue in PDF: October 10, 2016
This is the PDF of this issue of Modern Distribution Management.
Table of Contents:
- What Millennials Want
- Top Performers Shift Marketing Online
- Commentary: The Growing Importance of Culture
- Market Snapshot: Mechanic Hand Tools Market Demand in the United States
- News Digest
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Market Snapshot: Mechanics Hand Tools Market Demand in the U.S.
The MDM Market Snapshot, based on data from MDM Analytics, includes market demand for Mechanics Hand Tools by end user in the U.S., plus the top end users by 6-digit NAICS.
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- Use Tech to Work Smarter, Not Harder
- Market Snapshot: Industrial Hose Market Demand in the U.S.
- MDM Pricing Trends Report: Second Quarter 2016
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Commentary: The Growing Importance of Culture
Culture is a key factor that future employees will consider. So, dont treat it as just another buzzword.
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- Fostering a Culture of Innovation
- Dont Be Frozen by Fear
- 2016 Distribution Remodel: Refocus on the Core
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U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Up in August
Year-to-date, orders are down 12.8 percent.
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MDM News Digest 4619
News briefs from September 26-October 10, 2016.
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Conference Board Employment Trends Index Rebounded in September
Index up 1.1 percent year-over-year.
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Cornwell Quality Tools to Acquire Kennedy Manufacturing Co.
Acquisition enhances Cornwells engineering design and production capabilities.
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Winsupply Names CFO
Company also names vice president of shared services.
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Manufacturing Jobs Unchanged in September
Overall employment grew 156,000 in September, with unemployment up slightly to 5 percent.
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Anixter to Open Facility in Houston, TX
“Flagship” location will be 200,000 square feet and stocked with company’s full product portfolio.
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Tenaquip Acquires Northern Industrial Sales
Acquisition expands company’s presence into new markets.
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EIS Acquires Communications Products and Services
Acquisition expands company’s presence in the western U.S.
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Newell Brands to Sell 10% of Portfolio
Tools segment among the businesses that company is divesting as part of restructure.
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Reynolds and Son Acquires Plimpton Tool
Acquisition expands company’s cutting tool category.
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