Anixter Appoints President & COO
Distributor promotes William Galvin to key leadership position.
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2017
Tech Provides Small Productivity Boosts with Big Effects
Invest now to lay the groundwork for a long-term profitability boost.
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Durable Goods New Orders Down 0.7% in April
Decrease driven by 1.2% drop in transportation equipment orders.
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Second Estimate: U.S. GDP Up 1.2% in 1Q
The price index for gross domestic purchases increased 2.6 percent.
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Lincoln Electric Appoints President of International Welding Segment
Steven Hedlund promoted to lead European and Asia Pacific regions.
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Titan Machinery Sales Down 7.3% in 1Q
Company reports a loss of $5.8 million for the quarter.
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2017 State of M&A in Distribution: ‘Never Been a Better Time to Sell’
The merger and acquisition market has cooled a bit since 2015. But it remains strong and is forecasted to flourish in 2017 as private equity looks to deploy capital and strategic buyers look to buy growth in improving conditions. This article looks at the current M&A market in distribution and what’s on tap for the rest of the year.
This article includes:
- M&A performance
- What's dragging down market volume?
- What could alter M&A’s path in 2017
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- Wholesale Distribution Disrupted, Part 2: Engage to Combat Disruption
- Top Trends for 2017
- ‘Digital Branch’ Strategy Drives AD eContent
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Commentary: Grainger Scratches Its Niche
Earlier this month, W.W. Grainger launched a new website, Gamut.com. It’s a natural waypoint on their digital transformation journey. It also illustrates challenges to traditional business models – and Grainger is not getting a hall pass on this one!
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- Gamut.com's strategy
- How to target a niche market
- Grainger's vulnerability
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Don’t Confuse Rules with Policies
Safety rules are only effective if they’re enforced before a workplace incident. This article provides tips for creating and enforcing effective safety rules in your workplace, as well as how to get buy-in from your employees on the new approach.
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- Policy vs. Rule
- Enforcement
- Common Targets for Rules
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- Grainger’s Pricing Solution
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- Build Revenue with Existing Customers
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MDM News Digest 4710
News briefs from May 11-May 25, 2017
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MDM Industrial Inflation Index: April 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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- How to Navigate Key HR Issues in 2017
- Market Snapshot: Cutting Tools Market Demand in the United States
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Tip: Focus on Culture to Ease Acquisition Tensions
Collaboration is the key to successful M&A
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Brady Sales Down 3.8% in 3Q
Year-to-date sales down 1.7 percent.
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Download this Issue in PDF: May 25, 2017
This is the PDF of this issue of Modern Distribution Management.
Table of Contents:
- 2017 State of M&A in Distribution: ‘Never Been a Better Time to Sell’
- Commentary: Grainger Scratches Its Niche
- Don’t Confuse Rules with Policies
- Monthly Wholesale Trade Data: March 2017
- MDM Inflation Index: April 2017
- News Digest
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Monthly Wholesale Trade Data: March 2017
Sales and inventories data for wholesaler-distributors in March 2017.
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Auburn Armature Enters Asset Purchase Agreement with Power Flo Technologies Subsidiary
Power Flo Technologies to retain most of all the AAI employees.
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Linde, Praxair Reach Merger Agreement Deal
Linde’s board is expected to vote on the merger agreement next week.
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Lowe’s Companies Inc. Sales Up 10.6% in 1Q
Profit was $602 million for the quarter.
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KLX Sales Up 16.5% in 1Q
Profit for the quarter increased to $18.4 million.
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New ABB Canada Headquarters Opens in Montreal
ABB was also named the key technical supplier for new mine and processing plant.
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