February 10 2012
Regulations Actions a Top Concern for Distribution
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Table of Contents:
- Labor Rules Key Concern for NAW
- Commentary: Distribution Wake-Up Call
- Mobile Marketing in Distribution
- Annual Pricing Trends Report
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Jade West, senior vice president-government relations for the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors, presented an overview of key regulatory shifts affecting distributors at NAW’s 2012 Executive Summit at the end of January. Here is an overview of regulations that NAW is tracking.
Regulatory, rather than legislative, action is top of mind for wholesaler-distributors this year. According to Jade West, senior vice president-government relations for the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors, Congress is unlikely to do much this year due to the presidential elections in November as well as ongoing gridlock over key political issues.
West spoke at the NAW 2012 Executive Summit about the top issues affecting distributors that NAW is tracking and taking action against this year. NAW is part of the …
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At last week’s annual meeting of the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW), the mood was positive and attendance was up by a healthy margin.
Most of this you might expect given the shift in economic news in the past four to six weeks. In fact, the recent economic statistics released only validate what distributors are always the first to see on the front lines of our North American economy. When nearly one-third of U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) transactions flows through wholesale distribution, it is …
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This report was formerly called the Inflation by Commodity Group Report.
These product groups provide a snapshot of inflation trends based on the Producer Price Index from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Fourth quarter 2010 pricing levels are compared with fourth quarter 2011, and third quarter 2011 with fourth quarter 2011. Full-year 2010 pricing levels are compared with full-year 2011. This report is researched and produced by MDM editors.
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Industrial:
- Abrasives
- Adhesives & Sealants
- Metal Cutting Machine Tools
- Metal Forming Machine Tools
- Pumps, Compressors, & Eqmt
- Ind. Material Handling Eqmt
- Ind. Rubber Products, nec
- Ind. Safety Eqmt
- Metal Valves (not fluid power)
- Steel Mill Products
Construction:
- Softwood Lumber
- Hardwood Lumber
- General Millwork
- Gypsum Products
- Hardboard, Particlebd, Fiberbd
- Plywood
- Plastic Construction Products
- Wood Ties, Siding, Shingles, Shakes
Electrical:
- Electrical Machinery & Eqmt
- Electronic Components & Accs
- Integrating and Measuring Instruments
- Motors & Generators
- Wiring Devices
- Transformers & Power Regulators
- Switchgear, Switchboard, etc. Eqmt
- Communications & Related Eqmt
- Electric Lamp Bulbs & Parts
Power Transmission & Fluid Power
- Mechanical Power Transmission Eqmt
- Ball & Roller Bearings
- Plain Bearings & Bushings
- Speed Changers, Drives & Gears
- Fluid Power Equipment
- Fluid Power Valves
- Fluid Power Pumps & Parts
- Fluid Power Hose & Tube Fittings
Fasteners
- Nuts, Bolts, Screws, Rivets, Washers (overall)
- Aircraft Fasteners
- Externally Threaded Fasteners
- Internally Threaded Fasteners
- Nonthreaded Metal Fasteners
Tools
- Cutting Tools & Accessories (overall)
- Hand & Edge Tools
- Power-Driven Hand Tools
- Precision Measuring Tools
- Small Cutting Tools
- Tools, Dies, Jigs, Molds, Fixtures
Jan-San & Packaging
- Sanitary Paper Products
- Spec. Cleaning, Polish & Sanitary Products
- Boxes
- Packaging & Ind. Converting Paper
- Packaging Products from Plastics
- Pulp, Paper and Allied Products
Hardware
- Hardware (overall)
- Builders’ Hardware
HVAC/Plumbing
- Air Cond. & Refrigeration Eqmt
- Heating Eqmt
- Plumbing Fixtures & Fittings
Gases/Welding
- Industrial Gases
- Welding Machinery/Equipment
Plastics
- Plastic Resins & Materials
- Plastic Products (overall)
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Mobile usage has increased dramatically in the business world over the last few years. As a result, more companies are looking for ways to integrate those tools into their marketing strategies. John Sonnhalter, founder of Sonnhalter, a business-to-business marketing agency, discussed ways to effectively do this in the January episode of Executive Briefing (www.mdm.com/executivebriefing).
Mobile technologies, in particular smart phones and tablets, are not a marketing strategy in of themselves. But used correctly, these tools can make a marketing strategy more effective, says John Sonnhalter, founder of Sonnhalter, a business-to-business marketing agency. Sonnhalter was featured in the January 2012 episode of Executive Briefing.
Mobile users have exploded onto the marketplace over the …
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News briefs from Jan. 26-Feb.10, 2012.
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This is the PDF of this issue of Modern Distribution Management.
Table of Contents:
- Labor Rules Key Concern for NAW
- Commentary: Distribution Wake-Up Call
- Mobile Marketing in Distribution
- Annual Pricing Trends Report
Are you a subscriber? Simply log-in to view this issue.`
- Premium
Jade West, senior vice president-government relations for the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors, presented an overview of key regulatory shifts affecting distributors at NAW’s 2012 Executive Summit at the end of January. Here is an overview of regulations that NAW is tracking.
Regulatory, rather than legislative, action is top of mind for wholesaler-distributors this year. According to Jade West, senior vice president-government relations for the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors, Congress is unlikely to do much this year due to the presidential elections in November as well as ongoing gridlock over key political issues.
West spoke at the NAW 2012 Executive Summit about the top issues affecting distributors that NAW is tracking and taking action against this year. NAW is part of the …
- Premium
At last week’s annual meeting of the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW), the mood was positive and attendance was up by a healthy margin.
Most of this you might expect given the shift in economic news in the past four to six weeks. In fact, the recent economic statistics released only validate what distributors are always the first to see on the front lines of our North American economy. When nearly one-third of U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) transactions flows through wholesale distribution, it is …
- Premium
This report was formerly called the Inflation by Commodity Group Report.
These product groups provide a snapshot of inflation trends based on the Producer Price Index from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Fourth quarter 2010 pricing levels are compared with fourth quarter 2011, and third quarter 2011 with fourth quarter 2011. Full-year 2010 pricing levels are compared with full-year 2011. This report is researched and produced by MDM editors.
To access, premium subscribers should log-in and click Download pdf below the product list.
Not a subscriber? Subscribe now or purchase this issue for $34.95.
Industrial:
- Abrasives
- Adhesives & Sealants
- Metal Cutting Machine Tools
- Metal Forming Machine Tools
- Pumps, Compressors, & Eqmt
- Ind. Material Handling Eqmt
- Ind. Rubber Products, nec
- Ind. Safety Eqmt
- Metal Valves (not fluid power)
- Steel Mill Products
Construction:
- Softwood Lumber
- Hardwood Lumber
- General Millwork
- Gypsum Products
- Hardboard, Particlebd, Fiberbd
- Plywood
- Plastic Construction Products
- Wood Ties, Siding, Shingles, Shakes
Electrical:
- Electrical Machinery & Eqmt
- Electronic Components & Accs
- Integrating and Measuring Instruments
- Motors & Generators
- Wiring Devices
- Transformers & Power Regulators
- Switchgear, Switchboard, etc. Eqmt
- Communications & Related Eqmt
- Electric Lamp Bulbs & Parts
Power Transmission & Fluid Power
- Mechanical Power Transmission Eqmt
- Ball & Roller Bearings
- Plain Bearings & Bushings
- Speed Changers, Drives & Gears
- Fluid Power Equipment
- Fluid Power Valves
- Fluid Power Pumps & Parts
- Fluid Power Hose & Tube Fittings
Fasteners
- Nuts, Bolts, Screws, Rivets, Washers (overall)
- Aircraft Fasteners
- Externally Threaded Fasteners
- Internally Threaded Fasteners
- Nonthreaded Metal Fasteners
Tools
- Cutting Tools & Accessories (overall)
- Hand & Edge Tools
- Power-Driven Hand Tools
- Precision Measuring Tools
- Small Cutting Tools
- Tools, Dies, Jigs, Molds, Fixtures
Jan-San & Packaging
- Sanitary Paper Products
- Spec. Cleaning, Polish & Sanitary Products
- Boxes
- Packaging & Ind. Converting Paper
- Packaging Products from Plastics
- Pulp, Paper and Allied Products
Hardware
- Hardware (overall)
- Builders’ Hardware
HVAC/Plumbing
- Air Cond. & Refrigeration Eqmt
- Heating Eqmt
- Plumbing Fixtures & Fittings
Gases/Welding
- Industrial Gases
- Welding Machinery/Equipment
Plastics
- Plastic Resins & Materials
- Plastic Products (overall)
- Premium
Mobile usage has increased dramatically in the business world over the last few years. As a result, more companies are looking for ways to integrate those tools into their marketing strategies. John Sonnhalter, founder of Sonnhalter, a business-to-business marketing agency, discussed ways to effectively do this in the January episode of Executive Briefing (www.mdm.com/executivebriefing).
Mobile technologies, in particular smart phones and tablets, are not a marketing strategy in of themselves. But used correctly, these tools can make a marketing strategy more effective, says John Sonnhalter, founder of Sonnhalter, a business-to-business marketing agency. Sonnhalter was featured in the January 2012 episode of Executive Briefing.
Mobile users have exploded onto the marketplace over the …
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News briefs from Jan. 26-Feb.10, 2012.
