The Race for Digital Innovation
Customer loyalty via analytics systems is key to distributors success.
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2018
Chicago Fed National Index Down in July
Index points to a moderation in growth compared with June, as CFNAI declines from 0.48 to 0.13 month-over-month.
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AD Now Member-Owned
Ownership will transition from ADs long-time Chairman & CEO, Bill Weisberg.
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Avnet Names Jo Ann Jenkins to its Board of Directors
Jenkins is CEO of AARP, the worlds largest non-profit, non-partisan member organization.
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Kennametal Names New Technology Chief
Dr. Carlonda Reilly to replace the retiring Dr. Robert Clemens as vice president and chief technology officer, effective September 6.
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Actuant Names New Exec
Barbara G. Bolens appointed VP of corporate strategy, investor relations and communications.
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SRS Distribution Acquires Crown C Supply
All SRS St. Louis-area locations to operate under the Crown C Supply name.
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Make Smarter Decisions with Data Analytics
Analytics not only drive sales accountability, they are also critical to continued company growth.
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Download this Issue in PDF: August 25, 2018
This is the PDF of this issue of Modern Distribution Management.
Table of Contents:
- Doing Business with Amazon
- Commentary: Distributors Satisfied with Amazon Business Experience
- Closing the Data Analytics Gap
- Monthly Wholesale Trade Data: June 2018
- MDM Industrial Inflation Index: July 2018
- MDM News Digest 4816
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Doing Business with Amazon
In a July survey, MDM asked readers about their perceptions and experiences selling through the Amazon Business Marketplace, a follow-up to a first quarter survey and analysis of the impact of Amazon Business on distribution sectors. More than 300 respondents shared their opinions and experiences (see end of article for survey details). The qualitative and quantitative data reveal both optimism and hesitation about doing business with a company many distributors see as a competitor.
This article includes:
- Amazons B2B Buildout
- Survey Says: Amazon Brings Customers
- Mechanics of Selling on AB
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Commentary: Distributors Happy with Amazon Business – What’s the Risk?
Does this mean the company is more an industry ally vs. a competitor?
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Closing the Data Analytics Gap
As top distributors become more proficient with data analysis, others are falling behind, creating a critical gap in competitive business intelligence. Four of the speakers at MDM’s upcoming Analytics Summit share their recommendations here for optimizing data analytics across a range of business operations.
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- The Will to Do It
- Why It's Been Lacking
- Spreading the Knowledge
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Monthly Wholesale Trade Data: June 2018
Wholesale revenues, inventories and ratios from June 2018
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MDM Industrial Inflation Index: July 2018
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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- Distribution M&A Playbook, pt. 3: Integration Best Practices
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MDM News Digest 4816
MDM’s top news briefs from August 11 – August 25, 2018.
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Air Products Acquires Rotoflow
Distributor expands turboexpander capabilities, creates new business division.
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Timken Prices Public Offering of $400M in Senior Notes
Net proceeds of offering will be used to finance acquisitions of Cone Drive and Rollon Group.
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‘‘Big Stuff’ Wisdom for B2B Distributors
4 rules for long-term success.
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