Industry ‘Muddling Along’ in 2016
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June 2016
Special Issue: 2016 Wholesale Distribution Trends
The 2016 Distribution Special Issue is the most comprehensive report on the wholesale distribution industry. This seventh edition was researched and written by MDM and is based on interviews with dozens of distributors, industry experts and manufacturers, as well as a survey of readers to uncover the most important issues facing distribution today.
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2016 MDM Market Leaders Methodology
How MDM determined rankings for the 2016 top distributors lists.
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2016 Trends Snapshot: Building Materials/Construction Distribution
This article is part of MDM's 2016 Distribution Trends Special Issue. It provides a quick look at key trends affecting the building materials/construction distribution sector.
The annual feature was researched and written by MDM based on interviews with dozens of distributors, industry experts and manufacturers. MDM also conducted a survey of its readers to uncover the trends outlined in this issue.
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Customer Engagement: Don’t Be Amazon
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A Growing Competitive Threat
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Reduce HR Cost Pressure
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5 Tips to Reduce the Cost of Employment
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Increase ROI from Existing Technology
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Air Liquide Agrees to Sell U.S. Assets to Matheson Tri-Gas
Divestment would go toward satisfying conditions of Airgas acquisition.
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Durable Goods New Orders Down 2.2% in May
Transportation equipment led the decrease, down 5.6 percent.
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Tip: Build Employee Training Paths to Ensure Continued Education
Also hold employees accountable for taking time for additional training.
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Tip: Hold Employees Accountable for Continued Education
Formal training paths encourage learning and increase retention.
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Conference Board Leading Economic Index Decreases in May
Coincident Economic Index unchanged, while Lagging Economic Index increased 0.3 percent.
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H.B. Fuller Sales Down 1.5% in 2Q
Year-to-date sales decreased 0.5 percent year-over-year.
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Chicago Fed National Activity Index Decreases in May
The index’s three-month moving average, CFNAI-MA3, decreased during the month.
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V.P. Supply Acquires Dansville Electrical Supply
Acquisition will expand Dansville Electrical’s offering.
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The Importance of Supply Chain Synergy
Distributors, manufacturers must work together to achieve shared goal.
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Genuine Parts Agrees to Acquire Two Businesses
Company to acquire Auto-Camping and select jan-san assets of Rochester Midland.
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UFPI Affiliate Agrees to Acquire Idaho Western
Acquisition expands company’s geographic reach.
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