U.S. GDP Up 1.1% in 2Q
Increase due to positive contributions from personal consumption expenditures and exports.
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2016
Power Transmission/Motion Control Industry Reports Flat Growth in 2Q
PTDA Business Index down slightly to 50.4 in quarter.
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Bring IT Out of the Shadows
Not enough distributors adequately prioritize their information technology departments, but doing so can give them a competitive advantage. This article shows how moving IT from the server room to the boardroom will help improve efficiencies, cut costs and grow the bottom line.
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- How to elevate IT’s presence within a company
- Benefits of elevating the role of IT
- Consequences of not valuing IT
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- Increase ROI from Existing Technology
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Rethinking Rebates
Rebates play a critical role for the profitability of many distributors. But as the market changes, some manufacturers are rethinking how they incentivize their distributors. This article examines how rebates have shifted and how distributors may need to change their models to adapt.
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- How rebates have been used in the past
- The future of rebates
- How to be proactive about these changes
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Monthly Wholesale Trade Data: June 2016
Sales and inventories data for wholesaler-distributors in June 2016.
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MDM Industrial Inflation Index: July 2016
Modern Distribution Management's monthly Industrial Inflation Index measures a cross-section of industrial supplies.
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- Abrasives Products
- Cutting Tools
- Power Transmission Equipment
- Fasteners
- Valves, etc.
- Power Tools
- Material Handling Equipment
- Belting
- Hand Tools
- Misc. Metal
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MDM News Digest 4616
News briefs from August 11-25, 2016.
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Commentary: Changing Channels Demand New Models
Distributors and manufacturers trying to address new challenges with the same set of tools that once worked are at risk of eroding profitability and weaker customer relationships.
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- Work ON Your Business, Not Just IN Your Business
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Applied Industrial Technologies Launches New Website
Redesigned site aimed to improve customer experience with enhanced e-commerce capabilities.
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Download this Issue in PDF: August 25, 2016
This is the PDF of this issue of Modern Distribution Management.
Table of Contents:
- Rethinking Rebates
- Commentary: Changing Channels Demand New Models
- Bring IT Out of the Shadows
- Monthly Wholesale Trade Data: June 2016
- MDM Industrial Inflation Index: July 2016
- News Digest
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Durable Goods New Orders Up 4.4% in July
Transportation equipment led the increase, up 10.5 percent.
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Tip: Boost Marketing Success with a CMO
Invest in top marketing talent to create strategic marketing direction.
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Interline Brands Making In-Store Appearance for Home Depot
Home improvement retailer took further steps toward full integration on Interline into its pro sales.
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KLX Sales Down 5.2% in 2Q
Profit for the quarter increased 29.7 percent year-over-year.
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Tacoma Screw Products to Open Branch in Central Washington
Company’s new store will be 13th in Washington, 19th overall.
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Recommended Reading: Is Mobile Right for You?
‘Run circles around competition’ by offering app or mobile-friendly site.
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Valero Energy Partners Agrees to Acquire Oil Storage Services Businesses
Acquisition expands company’s presence in the U.S. Gulf Coast.
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SRS Distribution Acquires National Roofing Supplies
Purchase expands company’s presence in New York.
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Chicago Fed National Activity Index Increases in July
The index’s three-month moving average, CFNAI-MA3, increased during the month.
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Canadian New Housing Construction Up 8.7% in June
At the national level, higher investment in dwelling types drove the increase.
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