MDM News Digest 4506
News briefs from March 11-25, 2015.
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Modern Distribution Management's monthly Industrial Inflation Index measures a cross-section of industrial supplies.
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Disruptions such as natural disasters and the recent West Coast port slowdown — now resolved but still facing months of backlog cleanup — are pain points for any distributor with a global supply chain. And while no one can predict the next labor dispute or earthquake, companies can mitigate risk by preparing for ways to deal with unexpected threats.
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Price increases are a part of doing business. The challenge is getting sales reps and customers on board with the changes. This article offers a road map for getting buy-in from the sales team and, as a result, a better return on the price increase initiatives.This article is a summary of the MDM Webcast: How to Help Your Sales Team Execute Price Changes Successfully.
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Analytics tools are playing an increasingly important role in distribution. But many distributors recognize that they lack the capabilities to implement an effective analytic strategy in their businesses.
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An old slogan is a universal truth for wholesale distribution.
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Commentary: Think Globally, Service Locally Read More »
Sales and inventories data for wholesaler-distributors in January 2015.
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How SnapAV avoids disruption during Chinese New Year.
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Transportation equipment led the decrease, down 3.5 percent.
Durable Goods New Orders Down 1.4% in February Read More »
Ice storms in Southeast dampen company's first-quarter outlook.
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CEO: E-commerce channel growing faster than traditional channels.
Wolseley’s Investment in E-Commerce Grows Read More »