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Management & Strategy

This blog considers current issues and trends in distribution.

WESCO's Goal: Sell Everything to All Customers

  Jenel  Stelton-Holtmeier  September 2, 2010
WESCO outlines strategy to broaden existing relationships.

Buying Groups Face Obstacles in the Road

  Lindsay  Konzak  August 25, 2010
Here's what MDM survey respondents say are the challenges buying groups face going forward.

Boulder Project: A Setback for the Smart Grid?

  Jenel  Stelton-Holtmeier  August 25, 2010
SmartGridCity experiment is called a failure by some.

Want to Keep the Best Salespeople?

  Thomas P.  Gale  August 18, 2010
Be the best company in the market to work for through a structured strategy and incentives to keep the sales force engaged and motivated.

Leadership Insight from Cardinal Health's CEO

  Thomas P.  Gale  August 16, 2010
Interview highlights distribution leader's thoughts on leadership, hiring.

All GP Dollars Are Not Created Equal

  Lindsay  Konzak  August 16, 2010
Mike Emerson: How you define which dollars are worth more must link back to your pay plan.

Why Members Say They Benefit from Buying Groups

  Lindsay  Konzak  August 11, 2010
Rebates and networking are top two reasons cited in recent MDM survey.

Still Feeling the Effects of the Financial Crisis

  Jenel  Stelton-Holtmeier  August 10, 2010
Due to continued tight credit, distributors see increased demand for trade credit.

Get to the Truth of What Your Customers Really Want

  Lindsay  Konzak  August 4, 2010
Mike Marks: It's not about the questions you ask. It's about listening.

The Old Field Sales Model is Broken

  Thomas P.  Gale  July 29, 2010
Part I of MDM's Sales Webcast Series focused on how to evolve sales to meet today's market needs.
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