3 Tips for Making the Most of the ‘Merger Wave’
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2016
A.M. Castle Sales Decline 21.3% in 2015
Company agrees to sell Total Plastics subsidiary.
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International Wire Sales Down 16.6% in 2015
Fourth quarter sales decreased 23.7 percent.
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U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Decrease in January
January orders down 21.4 percent year-over-year.
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MDM Special Report: 2016 Distribution Remodel – Core Competencies
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The distribution industry is due for a remodel. What has worked for decades still works, but it is far less effective now for businesses that want to grow. MDM’s team has identified key areas to focus on in 2016 to build the adaptive model that changing market conditions require.
Articles included in this special report:
- Introduction: How to Build a Better Business
- Invest or Die
- Refocus on the Core
- Deepen Talent Development
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January Wholesale Revenues Down 3.1% YOY
Sales of durable goods down 3.4 percent from last January.
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Grainger Sales Up 1% in February
U.S. segment sales were down 1 percent year-over-year.
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ParkOhio Sales Up 6.2% in 2015
Profit increased 5.5 percent to $48.1 million for the year.
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2016 Distribution Remodel: Deepen Talent Development
As the labor pool tightens, developing and retaining existing employees becomes more attractive and critical for business success. This article examines how distributors are thinking differently about development and provides tips to overcome barriers and create an action plan that strengthens operational and financial results.
This article includes:
- How to think differently about development
- Overcoming development barriers
- Developing an action plan
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- 2016 Distribution Remodel: Invest or Die
- Succession Planning: Positioning for the Future
- 2016 Distribution Remodel: Refocus on the Core
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Better Supply Chain=Improved Profitability
Building a better supply chain is critical for a successful 2016 Distribution Remodel. This article shows why distributors who havent focused on improving supply chain functions should begin investing resources now in hopes of remaining competitive and avoiding obsolescence.
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- The threat of Amazonification
- Benefits of a better supply chain
- Processes & technology to invest in
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- Predictable Supply Chain Disruptions Abound
- Distributors Seeking ‘Lean’ Supply Chain
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Commentary: Turn Data into Dollars
Distributors sell more than product. Leveraging data to make money is key.
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- Overcoming the Barriers to Analytics
- Increase Analytics Usability & Excitement
- 2016 Distribution Remodel: How to Build a Better Business
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Market Analysis: PVF Consumption in the United States
The MDM Market Analysis, based on data from MDM Analytics, includes consumption of PVF supplies by end user in the U.S., plus the top end users by 6-digit NAICS.
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- MDM Pricing Trends Report: Fourth Quarter 2015
- Market Analysis: HVACR Consumption in the United States
- Top Trends for 2016
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MDM News Digest 4605
News briefs from Feb. 26-March 10, 2016.
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Download this Issue in PDF: March 10, 2016
This is the PDF of this issue of Modern Distribution Management.
Table of Contents:
- 2016 Distribution Remodel: Deepen Talent Development
- Commentary: Turn Data into Dollars
- Better Supply Chain=Improved Profitability
- Market Analysis: PVF Consumption in the United States
- News Digest
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U.S. Cutting Tool Consumption Declines in January
Manufacturing uncertainty leads to cautious tone.
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Allied Motion Sales Down 6.9% in 2015
Company’s fourth-quarter sales down 17.9 percent.
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Houston Wire & Cable Sales Down 21% in 2015
Profit decreased 86.3 percent to $2 million for the year.
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Tip: Use Master Distributors to Increase Profits
Master distributors can help boost company efficiency while lowering costs.
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NN Sales Up 36.6% in 2015
Fourth quarter sales increased 19.6 percent year-over-year.
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Canadian Capacity Utilization Rates Down in 4Q
The capacity utilization rate decreased in 12 of the 21 major groups in the manufacturing sector.
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