NFIB Small Business Optimism Up in October
The historically strong performance extends the streak of positive months dating back to last November.
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2017
U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Up in September
Year-to-date, orders were up 5.4 percent.
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SUPERVALU Makes Executive Leadership Changes
Anne Dament has been named executive vice president of retail, marketing and private brands.
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Top 5 Mistakes Distributors Make with Vending
Avoid these common pitfalls that can sabotage a vending-powered VMI program.
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Download this Issue in PDF: November 10, 2017
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Table of Contents:
- Amazon’s Prime Target: Your Business
- Commentary: Welcome to MDM President Ian Heller
- Analyzing Amazon’s Effect on Industry
- Market Snapshot: Market Demand for Safety Products
- MDM News Digest 4721
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MDM News Digest 4721
News briefs from October 26 – November 10, 2017
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Commentary: Welcome to MDM President Ian Heller
MDM is thrilled to start a new chapter for the company.
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- Millennials in Distribution: No Magic in US LUMBERs Strategy
- Endgame Strategy: A Must for Distributors
- Graingers Pricing Initiative, pt 2: The Quest for Optimization
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Analyzing Amazon’s Effect on Industry
This article, based on a survey conducted by Real Results Marketing, looked at how distributors are dealing with the online giant and found that some are trying to beat Bezos & Co. while others are joining them.
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- Unknown or no effect yet from Amazon
- Positive effects as result of Amazon
- Negative Effects as a Result of Amazon
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Amazon’s Prime Target: Your Business
The threat to distribution is real and here to stay. This article, the first in a three-part series, examines the threats that Amazon poses and where you should – and shouldn’t – try to compete.
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- Strategies to compete
- Preparing to fight
- The disrupter becomes the disrupted
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Market Snapshot: Market Demand for Safety Products
The MDM Market Snapshot, based on data from MDM Analytics, includes market demand for Safety Products in the U.S., plus the top end users by 6-digit NAICS.
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Ferguson Agrees to Divest Stark Group
In Fiscal 2017, Stark Group generated sales of 2.2 billion (US$2.6 billion).
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McNaughton-McKay Agrees to Acquire The Reynolds Co.
Unified companies to have more than $1.2 billion in annual revenue.
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Stanley Black & Decker Names CTO
Dr. Mike Maybury takes over the newly created role.
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Rockwell Automation Sales Up 7.3% in Fiscal 2017
Fourth-quarter sales increased 8.4 percent year-over-year.
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Continental Building Products Sales Up 1.7% in 3Q
Year-to-date sales up 4.3 percent year-over-year.
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Kaman Names President of Distribution Segment
Alphonse Lariviere Jr has served in various roles with Kaman Corporation since 2004.
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Versum Materials Sales Up 16.2% in Fiscal 2017
Fourth-quarter sales up 18.6 percent year-over-year.
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Houston Wire & Cable Sales Up 24.5% in 3Q
MRO sales increased 20 percent in the quarter.
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Tip: Increase Customer Acquisition by Considering All Variables
Be ready for anything by vetting prospective customers as much as they vet you.
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Ohio Transmission Corp. Acquires PK Controls
CEO: Acquisition enhances Ohio Transmission Corporations capabilities.
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