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This blog considers current issues and trends in distribution.

Customer Intimacy vs. Operations Excellence: Why Not Have Both?

  Jonathan L.S.  Byrnes  June 1, 2011
Some companies are reaping big rewards by approaching customers in new ways.

Behind the Scenes: UNK's Branch Simulation Lab

  Lindsay  Konzak  May 31, 2011
School is giving students hands-on experience in its model branch on campus.

Survey: 3 Areas Where Distributors Can Improve Marketing

  Lindsay  Konzak  May 26, 2011
Recent MDM-Real Results Marketing research highlights the marketing vehicles distributors find important.

Lawson Products Goes Beyond the Warehouse Floor with Lean

  Lindsay  Konzak  May 24, 2011
In interview, Lawson COO talks about distributor's success with lean in all areas of the business.

Reposition MRO Products for Use in Green Markets

  Jenel  Stelton-Holtmeier  May 23, 2011
The MRO needs of the green market are just like any other large industry, and your existing products may already be capable of meeting those needs.

ISA President at Annual Meeting: 'Embrace Change'

  Lindsay  Konzak  May 17, 2011
Speakers: Great companies change before they have to.

Manufacturers Moving Operations Closer to Home

  Jenel  Stelton-Holtmeier  May 9, 2011
Manufacturers find doing business in China no longer as cheap as it once was.

A Closer Look at Grainger's 2010 Results

  Lindsay  Konzak  April 18, 2011
Grainger breaks down 2010 sales, as well as provides insight into growth initiatives in its 2011 Fact Book.

Economy No Longer a Guarantee of Employee Loyalty

  Lindsay  Konzak  April 7, 2011
As conditions improve, employees may look for new opportunities. What are you doing to retain them?

What the U.S. Can Learn from China

  Jenel  Stelton-Holtmeier  April 4, 2011
The U.S. might want to take a more direct approach to encouraging innovation.
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