October 2013 - Modern Distribution Management

October 2013

AmerisourceBergen FY2013 Sales Up 12.7%

The company began a new expanded contract with Walgreen Co. during the fourth quarter.

AmerisourceBergen FY2013 Sales Up 12.7% Read More »

Actuant Agrees to Sell Electrical Segment for $258M

Actuant will sell the segment to Sentinel Capital Partners.

Actuant Agrees to Sell Electrical Segment for $258M Read More »

Gibraltar Industries Sales Rise 6% in 3Q

Multi-family residential new construction continued to be a bright spot.

Gibraltar Industries Sales Rise 6% in 3Q Read More »

Applied Industrial Technologies 1Q Sales Down 0.9%

Applied Industrial Technologies 1Q Sales Down 0.9% Read More »

Stock Building Supply Sales Up 28.4% in Third Quarter

The newly public company recorded a loss for the period of $5.5 million, including $9 million of charges related to its IPO.

Stock Building Supply Sales Up 28.4% in Third Quarter Read More »

BlueLinx Sales Rise 12.3% in Third Quarter

In part due to restructuring activities, building products distributor reports a net loss for the period.

BlueLinx Sales Rise 12.3% in Third Quarter Read More »

The B-to-B Company’s Disconnect with What the Customer Really Wants

Research found that customers aren’t necessarily looking for what B-to-B businesses are trying to sell.

The B-to-B Company’s Disconnect with What the Customer Really Wants Read More »

FY2013 Sales for MSC Industrial Direct Grow 4.3%

CFO: The Barnes Distribution North America contribution to results exceeded expectations.

FY2013 Sales for MSC Industrial Direct Grow 4.3% Read More »

BDI: How Improving Product Data Improved Channel Partnerships

Manufacturers and distributors often think about data differently, leading to inconsistent data sharing.

BDI: How Improving Product Data Improved Channel Partnerships Read More »

Crane Co. Core Sales Down 1% in 3Q

Only one of four segments saw a sales increase during the quarter.

Crane Co. Core Sales Down 1% in 3Q Read More »

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