The ASU will produce oxygen, nitrogen and argon alongside an existing ASU.
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While up from September, the $176 million total was down from October 2012.
Move beyond a product’s features to stand out from your competitors.
The distribution industry sometimes misjudges the short-term impact of disruptive events. Publisher Tom Gale's perspective provides his predictions on some recent disruptive announcements, including Amazon's plans for drone package delivery.
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The role of distributors is changing, says Guy Blissett, wholesale distribution lead for IBM Corp. and author of The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors’ 2013 edition of Facing the Forces of Change: Reimagining Distribution in a Connected World. New technologies and ways of leveraging them to engage with customers and supply chain partners are emerging every day. While today’s environment can be daunting, Blissett says, it’s also full of opportunity.
This interview includes Blissett's take on:
- New technologies distributors should be watching
- How new technologies can be used in distribution for a competitive advantage
- The importance of innovation
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- Conflict Minerals Rule Has Unexpected Consequences for Distributors
- Commentary: Lions and Tigers and Drones, Oh My!
- MDM Interview: Uncertainty + Change = Opportunity?
- Grainger Updates on Growth Drivers
- News Digest
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Top articles highlight how improving technology has changed the competitive landscape.
HD Supply also announced the appointment of a new CFO.
Acquisition will expand DXP’s presence in international oil & gas markets.
Durable goods sales were up 7.5% from a year ago.
Musselman’s has two locations serving the Lancaster, PA, area.
The 50/50 venture will source and negotiate generic supply contracts for both companies.
Optimism increased 0.9 point to a reading of 92.5.
Company growth initiatives, end-market strength and acquisitions impacted results.
The new 30,000-square-foot facility will offer increased inventory for same-day pickup and delivery.
The first filing deadline for the conflict minerals provision of the Dodd-Frank Act is fast approaching. While the provision – requiring disclosure of the use of tungsten, tin, tantalum and gold sourced in and around the Democratic Republic of the Congo – only directly applies to public manufacturers, the actual impact is much broader than anticipated, and many distributors aren’t sure of the steps they need to take to comply.
This article examines the conflict minerals rule and how its effects are being felt all along the supply chain. It also provides practical information on how distributors can prepare for helping customers comply with the new rule.
This article includes:
- An overview of the SEC Final Rule on Conflict Minerals
- Analysis of the broader impact of the rule
- Steps for creating a game plan to address the rule's impact
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MDM provides a synopsis of construction spending trends each month.
The October 2013 figure is 3.2 percent lower than October 2012.
International segment revenues are expected to increase 60 percent in 2014.
