Top Blogs of November
MDMs most-read blogs from the past month hit on recruiting, culture and customer service as main points of focus for our readers. Follow the links to read more.
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2019
Winsupply Acquires Industrial Equipment & Parts
The companys legal name becomes Winsupply of Plymouth, MN Co., but will continue to do business as Industrial Equipment & Parts.
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Werner Electric Supply Names COO
Craig Wiedemeier was previously vice president of operations.
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Protective Industrial Products, Inc. Acquires Boss Glove and Safety Business
PIP also announced their plan to fully integrate the consumer side of Boss glove and safety business within PIPs Retail division, West Chester Protective Gear.
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IDEA CEO to Step Down
Paul Molitor has held the post since 2014 and the search for a new executive is expected to conclude in the first half of 2020.
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AI Poses a Make-or-Break Challenge for Distributors
Artificial intelligence technology will be an invaluable asset to early movers in distribution, but can pose a serious risk for non-adapters.
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Johnson Controls Appoints Leadership Team in Southeast Asia
The appointments increase the company’s foothold in the region’s smart buildings market.
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Construction Spending Decreased 0.8% in October
The October figure is 1.1% above the October 2018 estimate.
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Economic Activity in the Manufacturing Sector Contracted in November
The November PMI registered 48.1%, a decrease of 0.2% from the October reading.
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Barnes Industrial Names President
Before joining Barnes Group, Stephen Moule was president, Americas at Gilbarco Veeder-Root, an operating unit within the Fortive Corporation.
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The Workplace Attributes that Appeal to Gen Z
The latest generation is looking for an employer committed to environmental advocacy, inclusivity and equality, says Gen Z expert Corey Seemiller, Ph.D. In an MDM Q&A, she shares how distributors can create a culture that appeals to young workers. Read More.
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Real U.S. GDP Up 2.1% in 3Q According to Second Estimate
Real gross domestic income increased 2.4% in the third quarter.
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Distributors are About to Get Commoditized
Nearly every product you sell will soon be readily available, online, from other sellers who can deliver quickly, too.
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HARDI Distributors Report 3% Revenue Growth in October
The average annualized sales growth for the 12 months through October 2019 is 6.1%.
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Acuity Brands Acquires LocusLabs, Inc.
The LocusLabs software platform supports navigation applications used on mobile devices, web browsers and digital displays.
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Distributors Will Determine Their Own Fate
As we enter the season for retrospection and planning for the coming year, there were two sessions at the recent Power Transmission Distributors Associations Industry Summit that hit on both of these activities in simple terms that, when acted upon, can put distributors in a stronger position heading into 2020.
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STAFDA Elects New Board
Member distributors elected new leadership during the associations 43rd Annual Convention & Trade Show in Nashville in November.
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Hillenbrand Names Chief Accounting Officer
As principal accounting officer, Andrew Kitzmiller will oversee enterprise-wide accounting operations, including internal and external financial reporting
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Build a More Efficient Operation
Distributors site improved efficiency as a panacea for growing competitive pressures in a slowing economy, but often dont know where to start.
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Wholesale Distribution Value Series: Creating Value with Inside Sales
Most distributors dont view their inside sales team as a proactive sales force. Its relatively rare for inside sales reps to make outbound calls to generate more business or to employ active selling techniques. In fact, in a survey, nearly two-thirds of distributor respondents told Real Results Marketing their inside sales force spends less than 25% of their time proactively selling.
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