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Home » Modern Distribution Management » Volume 39, Issue 11 - 06/10/2009

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Volume 39 - Number 11 | June 10, 2009

MDM News Digest 3911

Wolseley 9-month Sales Up Slightly ... Grainger May Sales Down 10% ... Grainger To Buy Asia Pacific Brands ... RBC Bearings FY2009 Sales Up ... WESCO Names Engel CEO ... April USMTC Down 77.7% ... Manufacturing Sector Fails To Grow In May ... U.S. Manufac

MDM Industrial Inflation Index: April 2009

The April Inflation Index, which measures a cross-section of industrial supplies, was down 0.11% from the previous month, and up 5.73% from April 2008.

MDM June 10, 2009

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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.

Commentary: Lessons from Detroit for Distributors

By   Thomas P.  Gale 
Distributors and manufacturers need to reevaluate their relationship and structure to grow.

HD Supply White Cap's Growth Plans

By   Jenel  Stelton-Holtmeier 
Specialty construction supply company takes advantage of growth opportunities in down market with purchase of ORCO Construction Supply and entry into new markets.

A Compensation Strategy Review

By   Patti  Redden 
Wholesale distribution executives need a smart, proactive approach to effectively manage human capital in a difficult economy.

Watsco, Carrier Corp. Go Forward with Joint Venture

By   Lindsay  Young 
Deal will nearly double Watsco's sales through creation of Carrier Enterprises LLC.

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