Modern Distribution Management's monthly Industrial Inflation Index measures a cross-section of industrial supplies.
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MDM’s top news briefs from News briefs from July 26 – August 10, 2019.
The MDM Market Snapshot, based on data from MDM Analytics, includes market demand for Hydraulic Valves, Pumps & Cylinders in the U.S., plus the top end users by 6-digit NAICS.
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These product groups provide a snapshot of inflation trends based on the Producer Price Index from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Second quarter 2019 pricing levels are compared with first quarter 2019 and second quarter 2018.
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Industrial
Construction
Electrical
Other Related Electrical
Power Transmission/Bearing
Fluid Power
Plastics
Fasteners
Hardware
Tools
Gases/Welding
Paper
HVACR/Plumbing
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In this two-page report, available to download in PDF after log-in, we feature data on merger and acquisition trends and financial metrics for the largest publicly traded distributors across diverse sectors in the second quarter of 2019.
In partnership with Houlihan Lokey, an investment banking firm, the report includes data on M&A activity trends across all industries (not just distribution), as well as valuation multiples for deals in all industries.
Modern Distribution Management's monthly Industrial Inflation Index measures a cross-section of industrial supplies.
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Wholesale revenues, inventories and ratios from May 2019.
The MDM Market Snapshot, based on data from MDM Analytics, includes market demand for Motor and Drive Controls in the U.S., plus the top end users by 6-digit NAICS.
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If firms ignore the profit opportunities in the existing business, they are severely limiting their ability to take part in the new distribution future. No one can hit you over the head with common sense in such a nice way as distribution profitability expert Dr. Al Bates. In his article in this issue, he stresses that management needs to do a better job getting the team aligned around the existing opportunities to improve profitability basic blocking and tackling.
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A distributors existing business is a massive profit improvement opportunity that is waiting to be optimized through better management practices in operational improvement and consensus.
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This is the third of three articles in our series on succession planning. This article focuses on the decision to sell to an external buyer, such as a private equity firm or a competitor, and what to consider from a financial and non-financial point of view when deciding which is the best path for your business. This series of articles is not intended to be comprehensive of all of the issues associated with exiting a distribution business.
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Modern Distribution Management's monthly Industrial Inflation Index measures a cross-section of industrial supplies.
This index includes:
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Wholesale revenues, inventories and ratios from April 2019.
The MDM Market Snapshot, based on data from MDM Analytics, includes market demand for Gearing MRO in the U.S., plus the top end users by 6-digit NAICS.
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