Real GDP Up 3.1% in 2Q According to Third Estimate
Real GDI increased 2.9 percent in the second quarter compared with an increase of 2.7 percent in the first.
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2017
HARDI Distributors Report 1.5% Sales Decrease in August
Annualized growth through August is 6.7 percent.
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Tip: Rethink Sales to Combat Pricing Disruption
Thinking outside the box may be the only way to stay competitive
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Durable Goods New Orders Up 1.7% in August
This increase follows a 6.8 percent July decrease.
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Actuant Sales Down 4.7% in Fiscal 2017
Fourth quarter sales down slightly year-over-year.
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Air Liquide Acquires Japanese Health Care Business
The acquisition strengthens Air Liquide’s footprint in Japan.
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What’s in Store for Distributor Revenues in 2018?
New MDM report: Industry projected to perform well as economy continues resurgence.
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Core & Main to Acquire Minnesota Pipe & Equipment
The acquisition will be the first for the company since becoming a freestanding enterprise.
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Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index Decreases in September
Index down to 119.8 in September from 120.4 in August.
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Hydraulic Supply to Open New Location in South Carolina
The opening will be the company’s 25th Eaton Aeroquip Hose Center retail location.
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Recommended Reading: Prioritize Collaboration for Strong Culture
Industry’s generational shift raises importance of knowledge transfer.
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Kaman Aerospace Names President
Richard Barnhart succeeds retiring president Gregory Steiner.
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Endgame Strategy: A Must for Distributors
Selling your business can be a difficult decision, but for owners who dont have an obvious successor, it can be the best option to preserve their legacy. In this article, an excerpt from Mergers and Acquisitions for Distributors: Expert Advice for Buyers and Sellers, available from NAW, Evergreen Consultings Brent Grover provides expert insight into this consideration.
This article includes:
- Selling as an Exit Strategy
- Thinking Beyond Family Succession
- Monitoring the Value of the Business
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- Distribution M&A Playbook, pt. 3: Integration Best Practices
- Grainger’s Pricing Initiative, pt 2: The Quest for Optimization
- Commentary: Harvey’s Stark Reminder on Disaster Planning
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Download this Issue in PDF: September 25, 2017
This is the PDF of this issue of Modern Distribution Management.
Table of Contents:
- Millennials in Distribution Case Study: Culture Trumps Everything
- Commentary: Best Practices for Recruiting Millennials
- 3 Questions About Pricing Disruption
- Endgame Strategy: A Must for Distributors
- MDM Industrial Inflation Index: August 2017
- MDM News Digest 4717
Monthly Wholesale Trade Data: July 2017
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ABB to Acquire GE Industrial Solutions
GE Industrial Solutions will be integrated into ABBs Electrification Products division.
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Chicago Fed National Activity Index Decreased in August
The index’s three-month moving average, CFNAI-MA3, was unchanged during the month.
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Monthly Wholesale Trade Data: July 2017
Sales and inventories data for wholesaler-distributors in July 2017
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MDM Industrial Inflation Index: August 2017
Modern Distribution Management's monthly Industrial Inflation Index measures a cross-section of industrial supplies.
This index includes:
- Abrasives Products
- Cutting Tools
- Power Transmission Equipment
- Fasteners
- Valves, etc.
- Power Tools
- Material Handling Equipment
- Belting
- Hand Tools
- Misc. Metal
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ISA Economic Indicators Increase for Distributors, Manufacturers
Growth accelerated for ISA members in August.
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MDM News Digest 4718
News briefs from September 11 – September 25, 2017
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