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MDM Interview: Auto Bankruptcies Hit the Channel

AMT president talks about the impact of the auto industry bankruptcies and financial woes in other sectors, the role of AMT in the channel, and trends in manufacturing technology.   FULL STORY

How to Manage Talent for the Upswing

One of the biggest mistakes companies make in adjusting their work force during down times is cutting their work force too deeply. Now is the time to create a talent acquisition plan with an eye for when business conditions improve.   FULL STORY

MDM Interview: Now Is the Time for Sales Discipline

Jim Ambrose, president of BranchManagerCEO.com, says now is a great time to retrain and reenergize your sales force to find new ways to gain market share.   FULL STORY

Protecting Your Knowledge Base

MDM recently spoke with experts on the topic of institutional knowledge retention, and the importance of putting into place a framework for making knowledge transfer part of the company culture. This article looks at the key elements to keep in mind.   FULL STORY

MSC Industrial Direct Sales Down 23.3% In 3Q

Profit drops 45.9% for the distributor.  FULL STORY

Hagemeyer North America Launches Latest Green Catalog

Latest green catalog contains 1,500 pages of products dedicated to creating a "sustainable approach to business."  FULL STORY

Zep 3Q Sales Decline 15.3%

Weak customer demand across end-markets and high raw material costs continue to negatively impact results for the provider of cleaning and maintenance solutions.  FULL STORY

Manufacturing Sector Contracts in June

Latest ISM Report On Business indicates rate of contraction slowing, inventories stabilizing for manufacturing sector.  FULL STORY

Hornsby Resigns As Wolseley Chief Executive

Executive board: Now was the right time for change at Wolseley  FULL STORY

Bison Building Materials Files For Ch. 11 Bankruptcy Protection

Building materials supplier sales have fallen nearly 40% since 2006.  FULL STORY

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