November 2018

MDM Industrial Inflation Index: October 2018

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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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MDM News Digest 4822

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MDM's top news briefs from November 11 - November 25, 2018

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Table of Contents:

E-commerce as Competitive Advantage
Commentary: Innovation Is More Than Strong Technology
JIS Creates Pushbutton Restocking Capability
Data That Drives Customer Experience
Monthly Wholesale Trade Data: September 2018
MDM Industrial Inflation Index: October 2018
MDM News Digest 4822

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HD Supply Exec Receives Leadership Excellence Award

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Anna Stevens, vice president of human resources, honored by Georgia Diversity Council.

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Kimball Midwest Named Family Business of the Year

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Central Ohio agency recognizes distributor for its contributions to industry, community.

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Sandvik to Acquire Chinese Toolmaker

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Sandviks Seco Tools division expands machining solutions business with purchase of Kunshan Ousike Precision Tools Co., Ltd.

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IDI Independent Distributors Names President

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Rob Dewar takes over the role effective immediately.

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Chicago Fed National Index Up in October

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Index points to slight increase in economic growth during the month.

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Statistics Canada: CPI Up 2.4 percent in October

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All eight major components rose year over year in October.

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Digital Behavior: Let’s Talk Turkey

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Many distributors are starting to feel skewered by the challenges posed by online competitors.

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TTI Launches Tariff Microsite

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Electronic components distributor to update customers on tariff charges and policies via new online resource.

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ABC Supply Opens Clarksville, Tennessee, Branch

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Building products distributor now has 13 locations throughout the state.

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Are Your Scorecards Putting Suppliers on the Defensive?

Leave a Comment / Inventory Management, Operations, Strategy, Management, Featured Blog / Justin Stewart

An adversarial approach may have the opposite of the desired effect.

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Beacon Roofing Supply Reports FY ‘18 Results

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Sales reach $6.42 billion for the year, propelled by 2017 acquisition of Allied Building Products.

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Lowe’s Reports Q3 Results

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Sales reach $17.4 billion; company says it will exit some businesses as part of ongoing strategic reassessment.

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Residential Building Permits Down 6% in October

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Housing starts fell 0.6 percent compared to September, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

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What Legacy Companies Can Learn from Amazon’s Culture

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Empowerment is an even bigger driver than technology.

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Avnet Names New Board Chairman

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Rodney C. Adkins succeeds William H. Schumann III, who will remain as a board member.

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Home Depot Supports Wildfire Relief Efforts

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Home improvement retailer commits up to $500,000 to help communities affected by the recent California fires.

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SRS Distribution, Bill Wahl Supply Join Forces

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BWS becomes part of SRS Distributions Northeast region.

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November 2018

MDM Industrial Inflation Index: October 2018

MDM News Digest 4822

Download this Issue in PDF: November 25, 2018

HD Supply Exec Receives Leadership Excellence Award

Kimball Midwest Named Family Business of the Year

Sandvik to Acquire Chinese Toolmaker

IDI Independent Distributors Names President

Chicago Fed National Index Up in October

Statistics Canada: CPI Up 2.4 percent in October

Digital Behavior: Let’s Talk Turkey

TTI Launches Tariff Microsite

ABC Supply Opens Clarksville, Tennessee, Branch

Are Your Scorecards Putting Suppliers on the Defensive?

Beacon Roofing Supply Reports FY ‘18 Results

Lowe’s Reports Q3 Results

Residential Building Permits Down 6% in October

What Legacy Companies Can Learn from Amazon’s Culture

Avnet Names New Board Chairman

Home Depot Supports Wildfire Relief Efforts

SRS Distribution, Bill Wahl Supply Join Forces

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