How to Know If Your Strategy Is Bad
A bad strategy may be worse than no strategy at all.
2012
Eurozone Financial Crisis Far From Over
Key pieces still missing from the discussion, according to the latest MAPI economic update.
Mitch Williams Named Senior Vice President Rexel Asia-Pacific
Jim Hibberd, vice president global sales and business development, will replace Williams as the head of Gexpro.
Affiliated Distributors Names Heads of New Strategic Business Units
New structure provides for more autonomy within the divisions.
Construction Employment Improves in December
Economist: Too early to determine is boost is the result of warm weather or the beginning of a rebound.
MSC Sales Up 15% in First Quarter
Profit grew 26% for the metalworking, MRO distributor.
Canadian Industrial Product Price Index Up Slightly in November
The Raw Materials Price Index rose 3.8 percent, with both indexes led by higher petroleum prices.
2012 Forecast: Structural Challenges to U.S. Manufacturers Will Hold Industry Back
While manufacturing is leading the economy in recovery, other changes must be made to return to a leading place globally.
Roofing Supply Group Acquires Intermountain Supply
Intermountain Supply has locations in Seattle and Spokane.
5 Management Lessons from MDM Webcast Speakers in 2011
Industry experts provide advice on profitability, technology, inventory management, change and lean for distributors.
McJunkin Red Man Agrees to Buy OneSteel Piping Systems
Acquisition continues McJunkin Red Man's growth internationally.
Tip: Keep Sales Leads from Going Cold
Create a plan to prevent inaction on hot leads.
Manufacturing Expands in Final Month of 2011
The sector grew at a faster rate than in November; new orders pick up.
Construction Spending Up 0.5 YOY in November
In first 11 months of 2011, construction spending was 2.5% below the same period in 2010.
3M to Buy Office & Consumer Products Business of Avery Dennison
2011 sales for Avery Dennison's Office and Consumer Products business were about $765 million.
North American HVACR Sales Down 1.7% in November
Growth occurred in four of eight North American regions, according to HARDI's monthly TRENDS report.
Barnes Group Sells Barnes Distribution Europe
Berner SE buys the distribution business for $33 million in cash.
NetPlus Alliance Names VP of Supplier Development
Washburn most recently served as vice president of industrial supplies for DXP Enterprises.
