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July 10, 2015

Preventing Predictable Disruptions

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Unpredictable supply chain disruptions such as natural disasters and labor disputes garner the biggest headlines, but the predictable disruption of a channel partner changing its business system can cause some of the biggest headaches. Despite a potential for upheaval, distributors and manufacturers can take strategic precautions to minimize problems.

This article includes:

  • How to assess the problem
  • Solutions for minimizing predictable disruptions
  • Supply chain strategies for success

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  • Distributors Seeking 'Lean' Supply Chain
  • Case Study: The Disruptive Holiday
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Commentary: Refocus on the Foundation

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Dont lose sight of what youre actually selling.

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‘Breakout Year’ May Never Come

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The U.S. economy has entered a slow growth environment, where 3 to 4 percent GDP growth is likely a thing of the past. And although employment is increasing year-over-year, it still has not rebounded to prerecession levels in some areas.

This article is a summary of the MDM Webcast: The 2015 Mid-Year Economic Update.

This article includes:

  • An overview of the current state of the U.S. economy
  • MDM Industrial Inflation Index: April 2015
  • Distribution industry specific area of concern

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  • Good News, Bad News for U.S. Economy
  • Case Study: The Disruptive Holiday
  • Brighter Days Ahead for Oil & Gas?

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Predictable Supply Chain Disruptions Abound

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Plan for disruptions such as warehouse relocation, inclement weather and labor disputes.

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  • Strategic Options for Shipping Efficiency
  • Case Study: The Disruptive Holiday
  • Distributors Adapt to More Sophisticated Supply Chain

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The Cost of Not Providing E-Commerce

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Reasoning for and consequences of not investing in e-commerce.

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  • Distributors Embrace, Expand Online Customer Base
  • Prioritizing Big Data
  • 2015 State of E-Commerce in Distribution, Part 2: Integrate or Stagnate

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Offshoring Debate Continues in Wake of Productivity Study

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Pros and cons of offshoring versus reshoring.

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  • Destination: Mexico
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Market Analysis: Plastics Consumption in North America

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The MDM Market Analysis, based on data from MDM Analytics, includes consumption of plastics products by end user in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, plus the top end users by 6-digit NAICS.

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Download this Issue in PDF: July 10, 2015

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Table of Contents:

  • Preventing Predictable Disruptions
  • Commentary: Refocus on the Foundation
  • Predictable Supply Chain Disruptions Abound
  • Breakout Year May Never Come
  • The Cost of Not Providing E-Commerce
  • Offshoring Debate Continues in Wake of Productivity Study
  • Market Analysis: Plastics Consumption in North America
  • News Digest

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