Your Tech Problem Doesn’t Start with Tech
IT and culture issues are often a direct result of a siloed team dynamic.
Your Tech Problem Doesn’t Start with Tech Read More »
IT and culture issues are often a direct result of a siloed team dynamic.
Your Tech Problem Doesn’t Start with Tech Read More »
West was most recently senior vice president of Synovos.
Turtle & Hughes Integrated Supply Names President Read More »
The average annualized sales growth for the 12 months through August 2019 is 7.6%.
HARDI Distributors Report 2.7% Revenue Growth in August Read More »
Laura Thompson will also serve as a member of the Board’s Audit Committee upon her appointment.
WESCO’s Names New Member to Board of Directors Read More »
Upon Smith’s departure, NN will have seven directors, six of whom are independent.
NN, Inc. Announces Departure of Carey Smith From Board of Directors Read More »
In the first quarter, real GDP increased 3.1%.
Real U.S. GDP Up 2% in 2Q According to Third Estimate Read More »
Talk of a potential slowdown isnt stopping these manufacturers and distributors from anticipating a relatively strong year ahead.
Early Thoughts on the 2020 Outlook for Distribution Read More »
The unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.7%.
Manufacturing Employment Changes Little in August Read More »
The industry is at an inflection point from a melting pot of trends that have been boiling over into more sectors of distribution. The biggest burner has been the technology revolution, which has us in this venturi of intensifying heat that is testing traditional distribution models like never before.
Commentary: Welcome to Distribution’s 2020 Inflection Point Read More »
The company has named Kevin Murphy as the Group CEO.
Ferguson to Demerge Wolseley UK Read More »
As we approach the next decade, this industry is at an inflection point from a melting pot of trends that have been boiling over into more sectors of distribution.
Welcome to Distribution’s 2020 Inflection Point Read More »
Despite some softening in the first half of 2019, most MDM Trends survey respondents feel relatively optimistic about the coming year, but would like to see the tariff dispute come to an end.
Subscribers should log-in to read this article.
The Specter of Economic Slowdown Read More »
In MDMs 2019 Market Trends survey, we asked the industry to share whats on your mind as we head into 2020. The start of a new decade is carrying some old concerns with it, namely challenges surrounding retention and acquisition of talent, updating and taking advantage of evolving technology and the possibility of dealing with an economic downturn.
Subscribers should log-in to read this article.
Industry Addresses Talent, Technology and Tariffs Read More »
This is the PDF of this issue of Modern Distribution Management.
This issue includes…
Are you a subscriber? Simply log-in to view this issue.
Download this Issue as a PDF: September 25, 2019 Read More »
Distributors and manufacturers alike are facing similar challenges when it comes to attracting and retaining the right employees for their organization. Issues include the growing cost of wages, a shortage of available qualified laborers and an aging workforce.
Subscribers should log-in to read this article.
Tackling the Talent Issue Read More »
Distributors and manufacturers are increasingly investing in digital capabilities to reach larger audiences, understand customer preferences and grow their business.
Subscribers should log-in to read this article.
The Central Role of Technology Read More »
Modern Distribution Management's monthly Industrial Inflation Index measures a cross-section of industrial supplies.
This index includes:
Subscribers should log-in below to read this article.
Not a subscriber? Subscribe below or learn more.
MDM Industrial Inflation Index: August 2019 Read More »
Wholesale revenues, inventories and ratios from July 2019.
Monthly Wholesale Trade Data: July 2019 Read More »
The Index now stands at 125.1, down from 134.2 in August.
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index Decreased in September Read More »