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Technology changes and how they impact distribution.

Readers Respond: Hot Technology Trends in Distribution

  Lindsay  Konzak  January 20, 2012
MDM LinkedIn Group discussion: The cloud and mobility noted as key trends for distributors in 2012.

Emerging Technologies for Distributors in 2012

  Lindsay  Konzak  December 16, 2011
Cloud computing is driving the adoption of technologies that will change how business is done.

Cloud Requires a Change in Thinking

  Jenel  Stelton-Holtmeier  October 10, 2011
Online distributor Zoro Tools shares its concerns about SaaS platform and lessons learned from implementation.

5 Ideas for Smoother Technology Implementations

  Lindsay  Konzak  October 6, 2011
IT director provides insight into how his company worked to make the transition to SAP go smoothly.

One Distributor's Journey to a Billion Dollars

  Thomas P.  Gale  September 26, 2011
Distributor builds common platform for standardized processes and smoother acquisition integration.

Behind One Distributor's Unique Online Business Model

  Thomas P.  Gale  September 13, 2011
Distribution models are evolving online; here's how one MRO distributor is approaching this challenge.

How Financial Executives View IT

  Lindsay  Konzak  August 25, 2011
Recent survey highlights need to prioritize the alignment of IT with business strategy.

How to Ensure You Are Making the Most of Your IT Investment

  Lindsay  Konzak  May 4, 2011
Are you using technology in a way that differentiates you from your competitors?

Know the Right Questions to Ask about Cloud Computing

  Thomas P.  Gale  April 18, 2011
Recent MDM Webcast provided a primer on cloud computing options for distributors.

Don't Let Technology Get in the Way of Doing Business

  Jenel  Stelton-Holtmeier  April 7, 2011
Using communication tools correctly is more important than ever before.
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