Seek Sustainable Competitive Advantage Amid Industry Change
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Operations Q&A: Is Bar Coding the Holy Grail?
For the right purpose and in the appropriate environment, bar coding can provide benefits.
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Specialists vs. Broadline: Is There Room for Both?
Graingers CEO thinks there is.
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Air Products Looks to New Methods to Combat Helium Shortage
Air Products’ new facilities in Colorado, Wyoming to help increase helium supply.
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Recommended Reading: 5 Reasons Private Label is Expanding in Distribution
Distributors cite several reasons for considering a private label strategy.
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Sysco-US Foods Deal Faces Review, Customer Concerns
But foodservice distributor moves forward on integration plans.
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Operations Q&A: Can Operations Play Alone in the Sandbox?
It’s common in many companies to have functional areas in conflict with their departmental counterparts.
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Evolve Value Proposition to Fight the Threat of Disintermediation
Guy Blissett: It’s critical to constantly evolve how you differentiate.
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Latest Economic Growth Numbers Should Spur Optimism
Businesses should view increases in certain components of GDP as a green light to pursue growth opportunities.
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The Generational Shift is Happening, and Faster Than You May Think
Early adoption of multichannel marketing is key to staying competitive.
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Is Reshoring Really the Answer for Manufacturers?
McKinsey report says manufacturers should be more focused on proximity to demand and innovation.
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Recommended Reading: 3 Hurdles to the Adoption of Analytics in Distribution
Distributors have increased awareness of the value of analytics, but struggle to implement a process.
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4Q13 Distribution Survey: Fourth-Quarter Sales Better than Expected
Growth led by gains in residential construction during the quarter.
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Survey: 70% of Distributors Plan to Invest in E-Commerce in 2014
But most distributors still view traditional competitors as a bigger threat than online-only players.
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Access Now: Disruptive Technologies in Distribution in Latest Episode of Executive Briefing
From drones to 3D printing, new technologies may dramatically change distribution.
The Link Between Innovation & Growth for Industrial Manufacturers
Report: The most innovative manufacturers grow much faster than the least innovative.
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Recommended Reading: 3 Articles to Improve Your Approach to Data in 2014
2014 will be a year of pushing forward on data initiatives for distributors.
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Global Economy: Do Signs Point to Stability?
After years of uncertainty, has the global economy finally found its footing again?
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Survey: Distributors Fall Behind on Meeting Customer Technology Wishes
Demand for online customer service portals has risen, even as supply lags.
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How to Compete in an Increasingly Crowded Market
Latest episode of 7 Minutes With: Ted Stark of Dalco Enterprises on increased competition in the jan-san industry.
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