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With questionable business practices making headlines, capitalism has gotten a bad rap with millennials. Rick Schwartz, chairman of Winsupply and outgoing chairman of NAW, advises that it’s up to businesses to change that perception – or put the future of the U.S. economy in peril.

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Why capitalism seems to be a bad word
Why it’s not
Who is responsible for change

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Top Trends for 2017
Why Field Sales Must Evolve: The Gorilla in the Room
MDM-Baird Distribution Survey: Revenues Slump; Enthusiasm Rules

February 25, 2017

Free

Tip: Energize Your Business by Leveraging IT

ERP and other technologies provide valuable benefits to distributors.

February 22, 2017

Economic Trends

Distributors see highest rate of return on assets in five years.

February 21, 2017

Companies

Keys to Better ROI from Technology

Getting better returns starts with implementation

February 20, 2017

Management

MDM Special Report: Wholesale Distribution Disrupted

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After years of evolutionary change, wholesale distribution is on the cusp of truly dramatic disruption from a number of forces. This series of articles, based on conversations with distribution executives and research conducted by Deloitte, identifies some of the critical disrupters affecting the industry and presents a framework for long-term success.

Articles included in this special report:

Wholesale Distribution Disrupted
Engage to Combat Disruption
Building the Distributor of the Future

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February 20, 2017

Free

Tip: Innovate Customer Experience to Boost Loyalty

Adding value to your services can ensure that customers return.

February 16, 2017

Companies

Essendant Adapting to New Threats

Company refocuses brand positioning, expands product categories.

February 15, 2017

Companies

Where will you invest your cost savings?

February 14, 2017

Economic Trends

Could Distributor Revenues Rebound in 2017?

Industry looks to regain footing after flat performance in 2016.

February 13, 2017

Companies

Too many sales reps are missing opportunities to make a difference.

February 7, 2017

Companies

Amazon Business: Foe with Benefits?

Amazon outlines distribution strategy.

February 6, 2017

Economic Trends

2017 Outlook: Win the Mid-Market

Good growth is likely in 2017, but competition will be fierce.

January 25, 2017

Featured Blog

Uber, Amazon just two examples of how companies can change the rules.

January 17, 2017

Free

Tip: Improve Price Change Buy-In by Involving Sales Reps

Price increases will run smoother with better engagement.

January 12, 2017

eCommerce

Wholesale Distribution Disrupted, Part 2: Engage to Combat Disruption

Disruptive forces may have a big impact on the future performance of distributors. This article, the second in a three-part series, introduces a framework for harnessing these disruptive forces and identifies the capabilities distributors need to develop to successfully navigate the inflection point.

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