Real U.S. GDP Up 2% in 2Q According to Third Estimate
In the first quarter, real GDP increased 3.1%.
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2019
NN, Inc. Announces Departure of Carey Smith From Board of Directors
Upon Smith’s departure, NN will have seven directors, six of whom are independent.
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Manufacturing Employment Changes Little in August
The unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.7%.
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Early Thoughts on the 2020 Outlook for Distribution
Talk of a potential slowdown isnt stopping these manufacturers and distributors from anticipating a relatively strong year ahead.
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Commentary: Welcome to Distribution’s 2020 Inflection Point
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.
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The Specter of Economic Slowdown
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.
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MDM Industrial Inflation Index: August 2019
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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Monthly Wholesale Trade Data: July 2019
Wholesale revenues, inventories and ratios from July 2019.
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Download this Issue as a PDF: September 25, 2019
This is the PDF of this issue of Modern Distribution Management.
This issue includes…
- Industry Addresses Talent, Technology and Tariffs
- Commentary: Welcome to Distributions 2020 Inflection Point
- The Central Role of Technology
- The Specter of Economic Slowdown
- Tackling the Talent Issue
- Monthly Wholesale Trade Data: July 2019
- MDM Industrial Inflation Index: August 2019
- News Digest 4918
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Industry Addresses Talent, Technology and Tariffs
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.
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Ferguson to Demerge Wolseley UK
The company has named Kevin Murphy as the Group CEO.
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News Digest 4918
MDM’s top news briefs from News briefs from September 11 – September 25, 2019.
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Welcome to Distribution’s 2020 Inflection Point
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.
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The Central Role of Technology
Distributors and manufacturers are increasingly investing in digital capabilities to reach larger audiences, understand customer preferences and grow their business.
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Tackling the Talent Issue
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.
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HD Supply Will Separate into Two Companies
Facilities Maintenance will retain HD Supply name, Construction & Industrial-White Cap will separate.
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The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index Decreased in September
The Index now stands at 125.1, down from 134.2 in August.
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Don’t Confuse Reducing Customers’ Inventory with a Reduction in Profit
With effective inventory control solutions there will be less waste and less shrinkage but more opportunity
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Chicago Fed National Index rises to 0.10 in August
The indexs three-month moving average was up to -0.06 in August.
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Ohio Transmission Corporation Acquires IDG Compressor
IDG Compressor had been a part of what is now the Sonepar/Vallen Distribution network since 2001.
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