Amazon Web Services Launches AWS Supply Chain App
The app aims to help businesses better manage their inventory demands.
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November 2022
Why Amazon Doesn’t Mean the End of Distribution
Amazon Business’ scale and capabilities are intimidating. But as Benj Cohen advises here, distributors can fight fire with fire.
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Jon-Don Acquires Distributors Norkan, CRT Industrial
Jon-Don has acquired Norkan Industrial Supplies and CRT Industrial Equipment.
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AD Picks Morse as Authorized Supplier
The partnership between AD and cutting tools maker M. K. Morse begins in January.
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November M&A Roundup: Deal Activity Slows as 2022 Winds Down
For the month, MDM reported 22 mergers and acquisitions among industrial distributors, the lowest total since May.
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Former Builders FirstSource CEO Flitman to Lead US Foods
US Foods announced the CEO appointment of Dave Flitman one week after Builders FirstSource announced his departure.
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Financial Acumen: The Not-So-Secret Fundamental of Distribution Leadership
Read Frymire details how the ability to understand, manage and interpret numbers is a critical soft skill that enables distribution leaders to speak the language, make managerial decisions and understand the implications of financial data.
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ERIKS North America Names New HR Leader
ERIKS ranked No. 4 in MDM’s 2022 Top Hose/Accessories Distributor list.
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New Orders for Durable Goods Up 1% in October
This increase, up seven of the last eight months, followed a 0.3% increase in September.
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SKF Increasing Regional Capabilities Across Asia
The next phase of the bearing and seal manufacturer’s expansion is expected to complete in 2024.
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Quicktake: Reshoring/Nearshoring Impacts for Industrial Distribution
James Dorn of the Dorn Group joins MDM’s Tom Gale to discuss ‘shoring’ opportunities and strategic implications for distributors. The industry is moving from digital-defining seamless service to a broader supply chain transformation that mitigates risk for customers by creating better transparency and deeper engagement.
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DXP Enterprises Raises Another $105M for Operational, Financial Flexibility
The distributor said the added funds will enable it to reinvest in the business and pursue further organic growth and targeted acquisitions.
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OneSource Founder Zamarripa Joins Distribution Solutions Group Board
Bob Zamarripa was OneSource Distributors’ Chairman and CEO until 2013 and has served on numerous other boards of leading industrial distributors and manufacturers.
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Walter USA Relocates Technology Center, Business Operations to South Carolina
The precision tools maker said the move from Waukesha, Wisconsin, was done to be closer to its growing customer base.
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No MDM Newsletter Thursday or Friday
The MDM staff hopes you’re able to enjoy a long Thanksgiving weekend. Our daily newsletter will resume Monday morning.
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MDM Podcast: BlackHawk Industrial’s John Mark on Strategy, Growth and Leadership
President & CEO John Mark discusses BlackHawk’s go-to-market strategy, how it differentiates in the markets it serves and its continued aggressive growth strategy. He also talks about the importance of culture and leadership challenges today.
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Takeaways from Enable’s New Rebate Reports for Distributors & Manufacturers
The findings detail what portion of distributors are part of a buying group and how many have rebate programs with their top suppliers.
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Registration Opens for ISA23 Convention
Keynotes from basketball legend Bill Walton and economist Alan Beaulieu accompany educational sessions and plenty of networking opportunities.
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CED Grows in Chicagoland, Acquires Amperage
It adds approximately $100 million in revenue to CED.
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Hanes Geo Components to Acquire Fellow Geotextile Distributor Nilex
Hanes Geo Components would acquire the majority of business and assets of Nilex Inc.
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