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Modern Distribution Management's monthly Industrial Inflation Index measures a cross-section of industrial supplies.
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The MDM Market Snapshot, based on data from MDM Analytics, includes market demand for Welding Gases & Equipment in the U.S., plus the top end users by 6-digit NAICS.
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Noncompetition clauses are gaining traction once again as distributors try to protect the investments they make in employee training and development. But more cases involving these clauses are also making their way into courts around the U.S. This article examines how restrictive clauses are being used and provides best practices for implementing such covenants.
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Advertising in a campus recruiting office or staffing a booth at a college job fair isn’t enough for distributors that hope to successfully recruit the next generation of workers. This article examines how a deep relationship between a distributor and university program can yield innumerable benefits for the company, its recruits and the college it partners with – as well as the industry as a whole. Part 2 will look at how distributors use internships to bolster their position on college campuses and fast-track training for new hires.
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Global CFO Signals report shows levels of optimism varies based on geographic location.
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What worked 20 years ago for recruiting and retaining talent doesnt work today.
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Anixter International Inc. recently announced it would acquire HD Supplys Power Solutions division, one of its core lines of business. This article looks at how the $825 million deal benefits both companies.
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Fiscal 2015 was an acquisitive year for HVAC & plumbing distributor Ferguson, Newport News, VA. The distributor more than tripled the number of completed acquisitions it saw in fiscal 2014. CEO Frank Roach recently spoke with Editor Jenel Stelton-Holtmeier about the companys acquisition strategy and how it fits into the overall growth strategy.
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The MDM Market Analysis, based on data from MDM Analytics, includes consumption of abrasives products by end user in the U.S., plus the top end users by 6-digit NAICS.
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Robert W. Baird & Co., in partnership with Modern Distribution Management, conducted a survey of about 500 distributors and manufacturers to gauge business trends and the outlook for the distribution industry in diverse sectors. Here is a summary of second-quarter results and distributor and manufacturer expectations for 2015.
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Distributors still view Amazon as a threat, despite the company’s overture to them as a B2B e-commerce option.
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This report was formerly called the Inflation by Commodity Group Report.
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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 2014 pricing levels are compared with second quarter 2015 and first quarter 2015 with second quarter 2015.
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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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International manufacturers have their eye on the U.S. market, especially as the economy continues to strengthen, but an extensive investment in technology and services could give them a competitive edge.
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Unpredictable supply chain disruptions such as natural disasters and labor disputes garner the biggest headlines, but the predictable disruption of a channel partner changing its business system can cause some of the biggest headaches. Despite a potential for upheaval, distributors and manufacturers can take strategic precautions to minimize problems.
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Dont lose sight of what youre actually selling.
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