Resistance is Futile: Embracing Artificial Intelligence
What are the most important things about AI that distributors need to know?
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2018
SPA and Phocas Announce Partnership
Partnership combines analytics with prescriptive pricing and purchasing optimization
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NAM Acquires MLC
National Association of Manufacturers expands member services with purchase of the Manufacturing Leadership Council.
NetPlus Alliance Reports Continued Optimism
72% of NetPlus distributor members expect sales growth in 2018
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Lowe’s Commits $2 Million to Hurricane Relief Efforts
Home improvement retailer continues support for communities in the Southeast following Hurricane Florence.
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Staples to Acquire Essendant
Essendant terminates previous agreement with Genuine Parts Co.; Staples to acquire wholesale distributor for $12.80 per share in cash.
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Kimberly-Clark Names New Board Member
Sherilyn McCoy joins manufacturer’s board of directors, effective immediately.
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Drone Deliveries are Happening Today and That’s Just the Beginning
New, free report from MDM and PROS Software outlines how artificial intelligence will affect the future of the distribution industry.
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Resideo Technologies Names CFO
Honeywell spinoff announces key leadership and stock exchange selection.
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Statistics Canada: Housing Price Index Up in July
Home prices were up for a second consecutive month in July.
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RPM International Acquires Nudura Corp.
Maker of insulated concrete forms will operate within the RPM Specialty Products Group.
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Stanley Black & Decker Expands in Lawn & Garden Sector
Manufacturer to acquire 20 percent stake in lawn tractor and outdoor power equipment maker MTD Products Inc.
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AmerisourceBergen EVP, CFO Tim Guttman to Retire
James F. Cleary, Jr. will take over both positions.
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S.P. Richards/Essendant Merger Agreement to Terminate
GPC says it will make no counter proposals following Essendants notice that it received a better offer from Staples, Inc.
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August 2018 M&A Roundup: Slow & Steady Dog Days
The M&A landscape maintained a steady pace of activity during the month.
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The Conference Board: ETI Up in August
The change represents a 6.9 percent gain in the ETI compared to a year ago.
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MDM’s Amazon Business Interview: $10B Run Rate in 2018
VP Prentis Wilson highlights innovations
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HD Supply Names New Business Unit Leader
Bradley Paulsen to replace William Stengel as president of the companys Facilities Maintenance business.
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We’re in A Period of Disruption
In a wide-ranging podcast interview with MDM, Brent Grover, bestselling author of The Little Black Book of Strategic Planning for Distributors, addressed the current market for sales and acquisitions as well as factors that could soon cause disruption. He shared advice on how to maintain relevancy and the best ways for distributors to position their firms for long-term success. Here are the highlights.
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Download this Issue in PDF: September 10, 2018
This is the PDF of this issue of Modern Distribution Management.
Table of Contents:
- Managing Tariffs
- Commentary: 2018 Distribution Trends
- Were in A Period of Disruption
- 5 Distribution Trends for Fall 2018
- Market Snapshot: Market Demand for Industrial Hose
- MDM News Digest 4817
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