MDM News Digest 4602
News briefs from January 11-25, 2016.
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2016
Commentary: The 2016 Strategy Playbook
Distributors must create their own opportunities in a disrupted market.
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- Preventing Predictable Disruptions
- Top Trends for 2016
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MDM-Baird Distribution Survey: Declining Demand Drives Down 4Q
Robert W. Baird & Co., in partnership with Modern Distribution Management, conducted a survey of more than 500 distributors and manufacturers to gauge business trends and the outlook for the distribution industry in diverse sectors. Here is a summary of fourth-quarter 2015 results and distributor and manufacturer expectations for 2016.
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- Revenue, inventory and pricing expectations
- Sector breakdown
- Analysis of trends affecting sales and operating performance
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- 2015 State of Distribution Inside Sales: Strive to be Proactive
- Market Analysis: Janitorial Supplies Consumption in the United States
- 4Q2015 Financial Metrics & Trading Multiples
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The Conference Board Leading Economic Index Decreases in December
Coincident Economic Index and Lagging Economic Index increased 0.1 percent and 0.2 percent, respectively.
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Watsco Appoints President
HVAC distributor names Aaron (A.J.) Nahmad as company president.
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Fourth Industrial Revolution Demands Quicker Adaptation
Continuous adaptation is the new continuous improvement.
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Winsupply Names President
Roland Gordon named president, Jack Johnston remains CEO.
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Chicago Fed National Activity Index Rises in December
The index’s three-month moving average, CFNAI-MA3, decreased during the month.
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Tip: Go Beyond Change Management to Transform Business
Fundamental adjustments needed to succeed in new era.
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Canadian New Housing Construction Investment Up 2.2% in November
Apartment and apartment-condominium buildings led the increase, rising 26.6 percent.
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NKE Austria, Fersa Bearings Form Alliance
Fersa acquires 49 percent stake in Austrian bearings manufacturer.
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Canadian Manufacturing Sales Up 1% in November
Higher motor vehicle sales in Ontario led the increase.
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Fastenal Feeling Customers’ Pain
‘Last mile’ presence helps company navigate sagging demand.
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Canadian Wholesale Sales Up in November
Motor vehicle and parts sales led the increase.
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Dot Foods Acquires Marketwest
Acquisition establishes operations in Canada.
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Rexel Sells Operations in Poland, Slovakia and Baltics to Wurth Group
Divestiture follows sale of Latin American operations last year.
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December Housing Starts Increase 6.4% YOY
Privately owned housing starts down 2.5 percent compared with November.
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ISA Distributor Growth Increases, Manufacturer Growth Slows in December
Distributor Index increased to 60.2 and Manufacturer Index decreased to 52.3.
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