ES Tech and DDS Announce Joint Ecommerce Solution Suite
The EvolutionX platform provides a B2B ecommerce webstore designed specifically for distributors.
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January 2019
Valin Corp Acquires Power Transfer Products
Acquisition was made effective on January 1.
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Stellar Industrial Supply Revamps Sales & Commercial Team
Company positions for market growth, streamlines supplier and customer engagement.
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MDM Classics: Three Tips for Recruiting the Next Generation
Creating a career pathway is now table stakes.
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Manufacturing Technology Orders Up in November
Orders for machine tools and related equipment rise seven percent year-over-year, association says.
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GPC Completes German Acquisition
Companys London-based Alliance Automotive Group expands with purchase of Hennig Fahrzeugteile Group.
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10 Channel Dynamics for 2019
As we turn the page to 2019, many industry observers are offering predictions. Instead of following the crowd, however, David Gordon discusses some dynamics that are significantly affecting the electrical distribution channel.
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2019 Outlook for Distribution
Confidence in distribution industry fundamentals appears sound for 2019, but with indicators for moderating growth, according to preliminary results of MDMs 2019 Industry Outlook Survey. Heres a sneak preview of survey highlights.
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Download this Issue in PDF: January 10, 2019
This is the PDF of this issue of Modern Distribution Management.
Table of Contents:
- State of Distributor Marketing, Pt. 2: Right People, Right Message
- Commentary: Look Hard at Your Value in 2019. Seriously.
- 10 Channel Dynamics for 2019
- 2019 Outlook for Distribution
- Market Snapshot: Market Demand for Machine Tool Accessories
- MDM News Digest 4901
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Commentary: Look Hard at Your Value in 2019. Seriously.
Who is responsible for creating preference for a product as well as for where the product is purchased? A new economic formula demands that we devote scarce resources to fewer partners.
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December M&A Roundup: Bolt-on, Year-end Deals
Deals for the month included SureWerxs brand acquisitions from KCP.
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State of Distributor Marketing, Pt. 2: Right People, Right Message
In Part 1 of this series, we presented the results of an MDM survey about distributor marketing, focusing on the level of success they are currently having in their marketing efforts and to what extent they are deploying the various kinds of marketing vehicle (SEO, social media, e-mail, print and telemarketing). The overall trend we identified is that while distributors are slowly getting better at marketing, only a small portion (6 percent) can be classified as high performers. In Part 2 of the series, we explore two areas that distributors must improve on if they are to join that 6 percent and reap first-mover benefits.
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MDM News Digest 4901
MDM’s top news briefs from News briefs from December 26, 2018 – January 10, 2019.
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Market Snapshot: Market Demand for Machine Tool Accessories
The MDM Market Snapshot, based on data from MDM Analytics, includes market demand for Machine Tool Accessories in the U.S., plus the top end users by 6-digit NAICS.
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AmerisourceBergen Names HR Exec
Silvana Battaglia will lead all aspects of human resources for global healthcare solutions company.
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WD-40’s Sales Up 4%
Manufacturer reports solid fiscal first quarter, citing strength in the Americas and EMEA.
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United Rentals Reveals Succession Plan
Matthew Flannery is appointed president and chief executive officer, effective May 8.
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MSC’s Sales Up 8%
Distributor reports solid sales and earnings growth for fiscal first quarter 2019.
ABC Supply Opens Florida Branch
Haines City, FL, branch is distributors 45th location in the state.
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Thank You for Calling Customer Disservice — How May I Annoy You?
Your brand is made or broken by the experience customers have with your company.
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