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Home » Modern Distribution Management » Volume 39, Issue 13 - 07/10/2009

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Volume 39 - Number 13 | July 10, 2009

A Demographic Shift in Distribution

By   Jenel  Stelton-Holtmeier 
Juniors and seniors at three universities talk about what they are looking for as they start their careers in distribution.

Commentary: Focus on the Now, But With a Strategic Plan as Your Guide

By   Lindsay  Konzak 
Important issues can get overlooked by focusing on the crisis of the moment.

MDM Interview: Breaking Through the 'Grass Ceiling'

Border States Electric CEO Tammy Miller talks about how women, younger workers and technology are changing distribution.

Grainger's Plans: Grow DC Network, Expand Product Lines, Make Acquisitions

By   Jenel  Stelton-Holtmeier 
Grainger CEO Jim Ryan lays out plans to gain market share in the MRO market.

MDM News Digest 3913

MSC Industrial 3Q Sales Down 23.3% ... Bunzl 6-month Sales Up 17% ... Bison Building Materials Files Ch. 11 ... Hagemeyer NA Launches Green Book ... GPC Names New President ... Survey: Rebound in 2009/2010 ... Schneider Electric Buys Brazilian Manufacture

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