Report: North America Cargo Theft Up 49% in 1H24
Cargo thefts increased drastically, especially in the Southern California “Red Zone”, which comprised 45% of all reported cargo thefts.
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2024
WrangleWorks Nets $1M Investment for Enhancements, Development
WrangleWorks is positioned to scale and enhance its data work automation tool with the new funding.
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Imperial Dade Acquires Nevada’s Inland Supply
Imperial Dade expands its customer and vendor partner base with the acquisition of Reno, NV-based Inland Supply.
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McKesson to Buy Majority of Core Ventures for $2.5B
To be purchased from Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, it enhances McKesson’s integrated oncology platform.
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The Keys to Finding Your Gross Margin Holy Grail
Still having gross margin problems despite investments in pricing software, ERP upgrades and talent? It usually boils down to two root causes. This piece maps out pricing-driven margin success.
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Motion Opening Houston Repair Shop
Motion expanded its service capabilities by opening a new repair shop in Houston, enhancing support for industrial customers in the region.
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Advance: July U.S. Durable Goods Orders Surge 10%
Driven by transportation, July’s total increased substantially and marked a sharp rebound from June’s 6.7% decline.
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AFC Industries Adds North American Aerospace Leader
Chris Lloyd joins AFC to lead its new Aerospace unit.
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Airgas Teamsters Employees on Strike in Maryland
Union members in Hyattsville, MD are on strike over stalled contract negotiations, citing unfair labor practices and refusal to bargain.
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Southwire Opens Massive Customer Service Center in TX
Southwire enhanced its capabilities with its new Dallas Fort Worth Customer Service Center, holding a grand opening on Aug. 22.
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Fastenal Details Rollout of Internal AI Tools
Fastenal launched an AI-upgraded chatbot in June, and is currently building a sourcing tool — both intended to help its staff. Get the details here.
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Powell: Fed is Ready to Start Rate Cuts
The U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman gave his strongest indication yet that the central bank is poised to begin cutting its benchmark interest rate in September.
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Canada Calls to End Rail Shutdown, Teamsters Push Back
Canada ordered its main railroads to resume operations and enter binding arbitration. Teamsters comply but challenge constitutionality.
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Electrical Manufacturers’ Rep Yanow Expands in NY with Acquisition
Yanow expands its northeast U.S. presence and product portfolio by adding Syracuse-based Robert H. Schaub & Associates.
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Stubborn Demand Softness Prompts Macroeconomic Context
With demand softness lasting longer than any industrial distributor would prefer, we examine recent executive commentary and numerous economic indicators to make sense of business conditions.
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Distributor Mill Steel Co. Appoints New CFO
Industry veteran Scott Hauncher joins Michigan-based Mill Steel from Huron Capital Partners.
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U.K. Cutting Tool Distributor Cutwel Privately Acquired
Private equity firm Inflexion acquired cutting tool distributor Cutwel to drive growth and enhance its marketing offerings.
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Advance Auto Parts to Sell Distributor Worldpac to PE Firm for $1.5B
Worldpac generated about $2.1 billion in revenue and $100 million in EBITDA in its last 12 months through June.
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Canada’s Major Freight Rail Halts in 9,000-Worker Lockout
A prolonged disruption of Canadian freight rail service could threaten bulk and hazardous material imports.
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AD Adds AR Platform Suppli as Preferred Service Provider
The partnership will strengthen Suppli’s digital accounts receivable service relationships with AD members.
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