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Eric Smith
Senior Editor Eric Smith is an award-winning business journalist whose coverage focus includes economic news and insights, industry trends, M&A, and analysis of small businesses and public companies across the wholesale distribution marketplace. Reach him at eric@mdm.com or 720-207-0335.
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Migration to online shopping drastically affecting vacancies and rents, but relief on the way.
F.W. Webb, WESCO, Praxair & other top companies make acquisitions during month.
While distributors dont always prioritize their logistics capabilities, it is critical to optimize transportation efforts and distribution center networks amid growing threats and rising expenses. This article details supply chain strategies distributors can deploy to better manage costs and retain customers.
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- Areas to cut costs
- Managing customer expectations
- Logistics opportunities
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NAW chair: Talent acquisition and retention top priorities for association.
Headwinds dampen quarterly economic and manufacturing outlook.
Rick Schwartz was inducted as 2016 chairman of the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors at its Executive Summit in January. The former Winsupply CEO, who now serves as chairman of the board, spoke with MDM Associate Editor Eric Smith earlier this month at the companys annual meeting and vendor showcase about issues facing distributors and NAWs goals for the year.
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- How NAW is helping distributors with talent acquisition
- Importance of an omnichannel strategy
- NAW’s efforts to improve the political landscape
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If youre not actively recruiting millennials, here are some tips of where to start.
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Distributors benefit from appointing right people to oversee product, information flow.
Building a better supply chain is critical for a successful 2016 Distribution Remodel. This article shows why distributors who havent focused on improving supply chain functions should begin investing resources now in hopes of remaining competitive and avoiding obsolescence.
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- The threat of Amazonification
- Benefits of a better supply chain
- Processes & technology to invest in
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Distributors revert to foundational business as headwinds strengthen.
Companies make multiple deals as M&A accelerates across distribution.
MAPI: Government underestimates impact of factory sector.
For distributors to successfully navigate a challenging landscape they must reinforce their core strengths. This facet of the 2016 Distribution Remodel could entail a number of solutions, from deepening customer engagement to dropping unprofitable customer segments to divesting noncore assets.
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- Devising a blueprint for remodeling
- Remodelings role in M&A
- How differentiating can help you win market share
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Oil & gas slump decimates Houston distributors' 4Q revenues.
Look for companies to increase M&A, focus on technology and talent.
Savvy distributors know that spending wisely now pays dividends later.
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This month we feature a bonus article on how wholesale distributors can tailor the omnichannel experience for their customers. Associate Editor Eric Smith shares highlights from a presentation Vish Ganapathy, vice president and chief technology officer, IBM Consumer Industry, delivered at the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors Executive Summit in Washington, DC, last month.
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For business leaders to get better, they must disrupt their own businesses, engage more deeply with employees and continually innovate. This article shows how they can achieve these steps and others on the path to transforming their leadership skills.
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