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Amazon expected to fold AmazonSupply into its main platform as part of 'significant change' at retail giant.
Industry veteran Bill Childers to lead company's new division.
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This month we feature a bonus article on United Stationers' decision to reposition to a new brand, Essendant. Associate Editor Eric Smith recently attended Emerge Core Live, the company's trade show and conference for customers and suppliers in Nashville, TN. During the show, CEO Cody Phipps conducted a media roundtable to outline the strategy behind United Stationers' efforts as it adapts to an evolving industry.
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Provide an exceptional customer experience to reduce marketing effort and cost.
Professor advises next generation of family business to work in different field before taking over.
CEO: Bringing United Stationers companies to one platform will streamline operations, expand customer options.
Ensure critical functions can continue during natural or business disasters.
Turn human resources functions into transformational rather than transactional
While AmazonSupply is considered a nonfactor by many distributors today, that reality may change.
Don't overlook valuable but underused tool for innovating business model.
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This month we feature a transcript of the MDM Webcast "2015 Industry Outlook," which looks at five fearless trends for distribution in 2015, featuring Thomas P. Gale, Publisher, Modern Distribution Management; David J. Manthey, Senior Research Analyst, Industrial Distribution Services, Robert W. Baird & Co.; Jenel Stelton-Holtmeier, Editor, Modern Distribution Management; and Ranga Bodla, Wholesale Distribution Industry Lead, NetSuite.
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Lower energy prices, private brands bolster distributor's revenue, income.
Metal Bearing Components Group now has two business units.
Establish a growth ceiling to keep from taking on too much new business.
Presence on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube becoming increasing important for businesses.
Resources for getting your company fit in 2015.
Make changes during good times while resources are available.
List highlights the importance of keeping the needs and wants of customers first.
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This month we feature advice for young people from top executives on what it takes to forge a career in distribution. Company presidents and CEOs share their tips on everything from networking to lifelong learning to developing the skills needed to excel in the industry.
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