August 2013 - Modern Distribution Management

August 2013

Twin Rivers Paper Taps New President

Kenneth Winterhalters most recent positions were with National Envelope and Unisource Worldwide.

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Stagnant Grid Stifling Alternative Energy Markets

Pending further grid development, some markets wont reach full potential.

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Podcast: Product Invention’s Value as a Differentiator

Manufacturing Revival radio talks with electrical component provider Lakeland Companies.

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Distribution International Acquires Mid-Tex Distribution

Mid-Tex is Distribution International’s second acquisition this month.

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Grainger Modifies Structure, Forms Americas Business

The new business will include Canada, the U.S., Mexico and other South American countries.

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Distributors Take the Lead in Tackling the Counterfeit Challenge

How one industry is taking a three-pronged approach to stopping the problem of counterfeits.

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Distribution International Acquires Insulation Services

The single location of ISI will be merged into Distribution International’s Piedmont, SC, location.

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Getting Employees to Break Out of Their Silos

Officer training is one approach to provide employees exposure to roles outside their typical responsibilities.

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Chicago Fed Midwest Manufacturing Index Declines 0.1% in July

The Federal Reserve Board’s industrial production index for manufacturing moved down 0.1 percent in July.

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Arrow Agrees to Acquire Computerlinks

CEO: Acquisition of German company supports Arrow’s “strategy to serve the data center of the future.”

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Actuant Acquires Viking SeaTech

Actuant paid $225 million for the offshore oil and gas equipment and services company.

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Podcast: Drug Manufacturing, from R&D to Mass Production

Manufacturing Revival Radio talks with the editor in chief of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Magazine.

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Recommended Reading: Why the Growth of Counterfeits Should Matter to Distributors

Distributors need to stay involved with fighting counterfeits in the supply chain.

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3 Reasons for U.S. Sourcing – and 3 Reasons Against

Report examined why some buyers are focused on local sourcing, while others continue to look internationally.

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