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The distributor has acquired Chicago Hi-Speed Tool & Supply and Quaker Tool Grinding.
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News briefs from Sept. 26 – Oct. 10, 2013.
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Acquisition includes four businesses, including Precision Supply De Mexico.
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This article is part of MDM’s 2013 Distribution Trends Report. It provides a quick look at key trends affecting the industrial distribution sector.
The annual report was researched and written by MDM editors based on interviews with dozens of wholesaler-distributors, as well as industry experts and manufacturers. MDM also conducted a survey of its readers to uncover the trends outlined in this report.
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Trends outlined in the 2013 report include:
- Generational Shift Drives Changes in Technology, Customer Expectations
- Hiring in Distribution Complicated by Lack of Visibility, Shifting Needs
- The Rise of Little Data in Distribution
- Distributors Get Smarter About Vending
- Distributors Get Aggressive with Inventory Management
- Vendor, Distributor Consolidation Continues
- Wallet Share, Customer Demands Drive Channel Convergence
- Other Trends
- Trend Snapshots for 14 Sectors
The report also includes the following case studies and interviews:
- 2013 MDM Market Movers
- Replenex Builds Culture of Cost Savings
- A&M Industrial Finds Niche in Essential Services
- Strategic Planning Pays Off for Machinery Tooling & Supply
- MDM Market Leader Profiles
- Interline Brands’ Focus on Jan-San
- Arrow Electronics Plots a Global Course
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New companies competing in the distribution industry are proving that there’s still room in the market for entrepreneurs. Through technology improvements and increased sources of supply, some have even been able to grow without big investments in inventory and physical locations. This article features new distributors, including a private equity-backed platform, distributors focused on niche markets, online-only businesses and a distributor that restarted his business after selling to a consolidator.
This is the final article in MDM’s Shifting Competitive Landscape Series. Get the full report in the MDM Store or subscribe today.
Consolidation and aggressive expansion over the past few decades in wholesale distribution channels have resulted in tougher competition for the local independent from regional, national and even international distributors.
But a growing number of new companies are finding success, bringing a flexible business model and a fresh perspective on what it takes to compete in today’s wholesale distribution markets. Some distributors …
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News briefs from Dec. 26-Jan. 10, 2013
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Acquisition expands Blackhawk’s footprint into the U.S. Pacific Northwest.
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The Epicor Prophet 21 ERP will incorporate a Windows-based platform and SQL Server database.
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This article examines the key trends in industrial wholesale distribution. View the top distributors in this sector.
This article is part of the 2012 Distribution Trends Report. To access this annual update for premium subscribers, subscribe now or log-in.
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   View the latest Industrial news Headquarters: Tulsa, OK2011 Revenues: $260 millionChange in Sales from 2010: 136.36%Employees: 500Locations: 162011 Acquisitions: Fuchs Machinery, Sanders Tools and Supplies, Tool Service Corp., Tool Fabrication Corp., Fluid Service Corp. Key Executives: President & CEO Bill Scheller; CFO Parker Strickland; SVP National Accounts & Business Solutions Jim Cote; […]
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