Top 10 Most-Read News Stories in 2014
Sonepar's acquisition of IDG at No. 1 highlights list dominated by M&A activity.
2014
Tip: Innovate Now to Prepare for the Future
Make changes during good times while resources are available.
2014 Data Snapshot: Safety Products in the U.S.
This month's Data Snapshot looks at the estimated size of the safety products market.
Construction Employment Increases in 224 Metro Areas
Demand grows, labor conditions remain tight in industry.
Top 5 MDM Articles from 2014
E-commerce, private label dominate this year's list of most popular articles from MDM Premium.
Top MDM Interviews of 2014
Highlights from a year of interviews with distribution and manufacturing executives.
Sonepar to Acquire Four Asian Companies
French electrical distributor adding HipTung Cables, Min Kong Electric, Dilon and ETS-Oakwell.
3 Resolutions to Grow Sales in the New Year
As we enter 2015, its important for business leaders to do more than just make resolutions to do things better. Instead, they need to take a strategic, purposeful approach to growth in the new year.Here are three key ways you can increase sales and profitability in 2015.
Taking Data a Step Further: Experimentation
Data helps tell a story, but it cannot tell it alone. According to an article from Harvard Business Review, "The data you already have can't tell you how customers will react to innovations." Take data a step further by experimenting with it.
MDM News Digest 4424
News briefs from December 11-25, 2014.
Top 10 Trends to Watch in 2015
This article, based on the 2014 MDM Industry Outlook Survey, outlines and analyzes key trends and issues affecting how distributors will do business in 2015.
This article includes:
- E-commerce and other technology challenges.
- Finding and training "qualified workers."
- Port slowdown causing inventory management disruptions.
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- 7 Key Investments to Grow Online Revenue
- Manufacturings Millennial Dilemma
- Deadline for Chemical Label Changes Looms
Commentary: Back to the Future Again
What will separate the good from the great in 2015?
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- The Critical Role of Employee Training
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- Distribution 3.0 - The Next Cycle
Forecast: Continued Growth in 2015
Economic growth in the U.S. will continue in 2015, say the nations purchasing and supply management executives in their December 2014 Semiannual Economic Forecast. Expectations are for a continuation of the economic recovery that began in mid-2009, as indicated in the monthly Institute for Supply Managements Report on Business.
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- An overview of key indicators in the manufacturing sector
- An overview of key indicators in the non-manufacturing sector
- Outlook for 2015
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- MDM Interview: Need for Innovation in Disruptive Times
- Manufacturings Millennial Dilemma
- MDM Interview: Creating a Culture of Innovation
Monthly Wholesale Trade Data: October 2014
Sales and inventories data for wholesaler-distributors in October 2014.
MDM Industrial Inflation Index: November 2014
Modern Distribution Management's monthly Industrial Inflation Index measures a cross-section of industrial supplies.
This index includes:
- Abrasives Products
- Cutting Tools
- Power Transmission Equipment
- Fasteners
- Valves, etc.
- Power Tools
- Material Handling Equipment
- Belting
- Hand Tools
- Misc. Metal
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- MDM Interview: Creating a Culture of Innovation
- Cost-Effective Channel Alignment
- Strategic Options for Shipping Efficiency
Download this Issue in PDF: December 25, 2014
This is the PDF of this issue of Modern Distribution Management.
Table of Contents:
- Top 10 Trends to Watch in 2015
- Commentary: Back to the Future Again
- Forecast: Continued Growth in 2015
- Monthly Wholesale Trade Data: October 2014
- MDM Industrial Inflation Index: November 2014
- News Digest
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H.B. Fuller to Acquire Continental Products Limited
New business to support company's growing presence in East and Central African markets.
Top 10 Management Tips of 2014
List highlights the importance of keeping the needs and wants of customers first.
MDM Premium Extra: 8 Tips for Young People Entering the Industry
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This month we feature advice for young people from top executives on what it takes to forge a career in distribution. Company presidents and CEOs share their tips on everything from networking to lifelong learning to developing the skills needed to excel in the industry.
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HARDI Distributors Report 8.2% Sales Increase in October
Annualized growth through October is 6.4 percent, consistent with range for 2014.
