Tom Gale, Author at Modern Distribution Management - Page 8 of 29
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This issue features the results of our first Baird/MDM quarterly survey of 2019. Though the picture it paints is far from crystal clear and there are still many reasons to be optimistic about the industrys immediate future, its looking more likely that in 2019 well be reaching the end point of the current business cycle and heading into some unsettled times economically.

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In this article, MDM CEO Tom Gale interviews Berkshire eSupply CEO John Beaudoin to check in on the companys strategy and focus in its transformation into a more powerful digital services provider to augment its traditional role as a master wholesaler of industrial products.

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Innovation has become a buzzword thats had the tar and meaning beaten out of it. Thats unfortunate, because it cuts to the heart of how distributors are going to find growth and market share in 2019. As the favorable economic tailwinds of 2018 start to show signs of shifting, the time to determine whats going to drive revenue in 2019 is now.

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The wholesale distribution industry is making the transition to e-commerce, but it is doing so slowly. Early adopters of transaction-enabled websites are not only positioning themselves well for the future but are also gaining a competitive advantage in the shorter term. This article is drawn from a white paper based on research conducted by Modern Distribution Management (MDM) and sponsored by BigCommerce. To request a copy of the full report, use the link provided at the end of this article.

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Most companies in this third quarter have spent time translating strategy into a 2019 business plan. We receive a lot of inquiries about where the winds are blowing the tea leaves as planning teams develop growth strategies for the coming year.

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