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December 10, 2016

Wholesale Distribution Disrupted

Leave a Comment / Technology, Strategy, Research & Analytics, Economic Trends, eCommerce /

Disruptive forces may have a big impact on the future performance of distributors. This article, the first in a three-part series, will identify some of the critical disrupters and their effect on distribution.

This article includes:

  • Financial performance of distributors
  • Overview of disruptive forces
  • Consumerization of expectations

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  • Changing Channels Demand New Models
  • The Future of Relationship Selling: The Gorilla in the Room, part 2
  • MDM-Baird Distribution Survey: Industry Sputtering Back to Life

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Commentary: Redefine Top Talent Skills for 2017

Leave a Comment / Technology, Research & Analytics, Operations, Human Resources in Wholesale Distribution /

You can have the best business strategy in your pocket, but if you dont have the right talent to execute, it wont be enough.

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  • Changing Channels Demand New Models
  • What Millennials Want
  • Distribution Training Ground

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MDM Interview: AgoNow Skates into Crowded Market

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Even though the market is already crowded with distributors and suppliers, two industry veterans Larry Davis and John Allenbach joined forces to launch a new master distributor, AgoNow. Davis and Allenbach recently spoke with MDM Publisher Tom Gale about why their company is different and why the market needs a player like AgoNow.

This article includes:

  • An overview of AgoNow and its offerings
  • The company's top goals
  • How the role of a master distributor is changing

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  • The Evolving Role of Master Distributors
  • A Growing Competitive Threat
  • MDM Interview: Winsupplys Winning Formula

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Market Snapshot: PVF Metal MRO Market Demand in the U.S.

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The MDM Market Snapshot, based on data from MDM Analytics, includes market demand for PVF Metal MRO by end user in the U.S., plus the top end users by 6-digit NAICS.

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  • Use Tech to Work Smarter, Not Harder
  • Market Snapshot: Wiring Devices Market Demand in the U.S.
  • MDM Pricing Trends Report: Third Quarter 2016

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Download this Issue in PDF: December 10, 2016

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This is the PDF of this issue of Modern Distribution Management.

Table of Contents:

  • Wholesale Distribution Disrupted
  • Commentary: Redefine Top Talent Skills for 2017
  • MDM Interview: AgoNow Skates into Crowded Market
  • Market Snapshot: PVF Metal MRO Market Demand in the United States
  • News Digest

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