The race to embrace digital marketing can put you in a strong position with clients, the MDM/Real Results Marketing 2019 State of Distributor Marketing survey shows, but dont elevate online efforts at the expense of traditionally profitable opportunities.

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December 20, 2019

Economic Trends

Real U.S. GDP Up 2.1% in 3Q According to Third Estimate

Real GDP is unchanged from the second estimate.

December 20, 2019

The Plumbing, HVAC and industrial products giant reported fiscal 1Q sales of roughly $7.9 billion, compared with $6.8. billion a year prior.

Research & Analytics

Building a Ferguson for the Future

Through its technical investments, Ferguson, No. 1 on MDMs Top Distributors List in 2019, is working to create seamless connections with customers across all touchpoints.

December 10, 2019

Economic Trends

Revised Manufacturing Sector Labor Productivity Grew 0.1% in the Third Quarter

Nonfarm business sector labor productivity decreased 0.2%.

December 10, 2019

Economic Trends

ISM Reports Economic Growth Will Continue In 2020

Revenues are expected to increase in all 18 manufacturing industries.

December 9, 2019

Economic Trends

Manufacturing Employment Rose by 54,000 in November

The unemployment rate showed little changed at 3.5%.

December 6, 2019

Economic Trends

Orders for Manufactured Goods Up 0.3% in October

Shipments were virtually unchanged.

December 6, 2019

Economic Trends

The Goods and Services Deficit Decreased in October

Year-to-date, the goods and services deficit increased 1.3%.

December 5, 2019

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Top Blogs of November

MDMs most-read blogs from the past month hit on recruiting, culture and customer service as main points of focus for our readers. Follow the links to read more.

December 4, 2019

Economic Trends

Economic Activity in the Manufacturing Sector Contracted in November

The November PMI registered 48.1%, a decrease of 0.2% from the October reading.

December 2, 2019

Building Materials/Construction

Construction Spending Decreased 0.8% in October

The October figure is 1.1% above the October 2018 estimate.

December 2, 2019

Economic Trends

Real U.S. GDP Up 2.1% in 3Q According to Second Estimate

Real gross domestic income increased 2.4% in the third quarter.

November 27, 2019

The argument for a small distributor renaissance

Featured Blog

Distributors Will Determine Their Own Fate

As we enter the season for retrospection and planning for the coming year, there were two sessions at the recent Power Transmission Distributors Associations Industry Summit that hit on both of these activities in simple terms that, when acted upon, can put distributors in a stronger position heading into 2020.

November 26, 2019

Economic Trends

Chicago Fed National Activity Index Falls to -0.71 in October

Two of the four broad categories of indicators that make up the index decreased from September and all four categories made negative contributions to the index in October.

November 25, 2019

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Research & Analytics

The Coming Commoditization of Distribution

This multipart series will explore the convergence of trends that is both drawing and enabling these new competitors and others into the distribution market.

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November 20, 2019

Economic Trends

Manufacturing Production Decreased 0.6% in October

Industrial production down 0.8% during the month.

November 15, 2019

Economic Trends

Manufacturing Sector Labor Productivity Declined 0.1% in the Third Quarter

Nonfarm business sector labor productivity decreased 0.3%.

November 7, 2019

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