A fast and reliable internet connection is sometimes difficult to find for robots, drones and other tech found in distribution centers, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Report: Warehouse Robots Looking for Reliable Internet Read More »
Boise Cascade says its new millwork facility will allow the distributor to expand its offerings of pre-hung doors and other products.
Boise Cascade to Add Door Shop Facility in Denver Read More »
Adding 400 jobs, it makes El Paso the copany’s largest factory hub in the U.S.
Schneider Electric Opens Large Smart Factory in El Paso Read More »
Following July’s considerable 1.0% monthly gain, August was held by somewhat by a drop in automotive output.
U.S. Industrial Production Improved 0.4% in August Read More »
Mike Hockett examines the latest economic trending data as it pertains to wholesale distributors, including their revenue expectations through next year.
September Wholesale Data: Major Downshift in Revenue Outlook Read More »
Nassco Inc., received Network’s most coveted honor, Member of the Year, according to a news release.
Network Distribution Honors Distributor Performance Read More »
The company says mentorship, education, networking and recognition reflect a ‘comprehensive strategy for integrating more women into the industry.’
Ferguson Champions Women in Plumbing & Piping Organization Read More »
The company says the facility will optimize supply chain operations, enhance customer service and provide capacity for continued growth.
ADI Opens 400K SF Distribution Center in Dallas Read More »
Nearly 13,000 autoworkers have gone on strike after the union and automakers failed to reach a deal on a new labor contract.
Autoworkers Strike Against Ford, GM, Stellantis Read More »
Emily Heitman will lead growth across Schneider Electric’s energy management and automation businesses in Canada.
Schneider Electric Appoints New Canada Leader Read More »
Many distributors can build the strong data teams, but most distributors really struggle to use that data muscle effectively to move the business forward. Here’s how to make it stick.
How to Build World-Class Analytics Capability Read More »
A national freight office would help guide federal decision-making in supply chain competitiveness, security, and fluidity.
Supply Chain Stakeholders Call for National Freight Office Read More »
Nonresidential construction input prices also increased 1.5% for the month, but are up just 0.2% from a year ago, according to ABC.
Construction Input Prices Rose 1.5% in August Read More »
The Chatsworth-based round tool manufacturer provides special solid carbide tools for the aerospace and automotive industries.
CERATIZIT Acquires Round Tool Maker Xceliron in CA Read More »
The August advance is the largest increase in final demand prices since moving up 0.9% in June 2022.
PPI: August Was Largest Increase in 14 Months Read More »
A tight labor market, unbalanced federal regulations, and critical policy debates continue to confront the sector, according to a new study.
NAM: Outlook Survey Sees Lowest Optimism Since 2Q20 Read More »
Research lead Kevin Reid-Morris and Tom Gale discuss the insights, surprises and hopes for AI that this 2023 exploration surfaced, along with behaviors and supporting building blocks for distributor AI success.
Podcast: MDM’s AI Research Report Highlights Read More »
The deal will be White Cap’s fourth acquisition of 2023 when completed.
White Cap to Acquire Concrete Products Distributor BrownCo Read More »
Workers at General Motors, Ford Motors and Stellantis factories will strike Friday if a labor agreement is not reached.
Autoworkers Await Labor Deal, Prep to Strike Read More »
August’s 0.6% month-to-month accelerated from a 0.2% increase the previous two months, according to the latest data.
BLS: Consumer Inflation Accelerated in August Read More »
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