News briefs from January 11-25, 2016.
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Distributors must create their own opportunities in a disrupted market.
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Commentary: The 2016 Strategy Playbook Read More »
Robert W. Baird & Co., in partnership with Modern Distribution Management, conducted a survey of more than 500 distributors and manufacturers to gauge business trends and the outlook for the distribution industry in diverse sectors. Here is a summary of fourth-quarter 2015 results and distributor and manufacturer expectations for 2016.
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MDM-Baird Distribution Survey: Declining Demand Drives Down 4Q Read More »
Coincident Economic Index and Lagging Economic Index increased 0.1 percent and 0.2 percent, respectively.
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index Decreases in December Read More »
HVAC distributor names Aaron (A.J.) Nahmad as company president.
Watsco Appoints President Read More »
Continuous adaptation is the new continuous improvement.
Fourth Industrial Revolution Demands Quicker Adaptation Read More »
Roland Gordon named president, Jack Johnston remains CEO.
Winsupply Names President Read More »
The index’s three-month moving average, CFNAI-MA3, decreased during the month.
Chicago Fed National Activity Index Rises in December Read More »
Fundamental adjustments needed to succeed in new era.
Tip: Go Beyond Change Management to Transform Business Read More »
Apartment and apartment-condominium buildings led the increase, rising 26.6 percent.
Canadian New Housing Construction Investment Up 2.2% in November Read More »
Fourth quarter sales flat year-over-year.
PPG Sales Flat in 2015 Read More »
Fersa acquires 49 percent stake in Austrian bearings manufacturer.
NKE Austria, Fersa Bearings Form Alliance Read More »
Higher motor vehicle sales in Ontario led the increase.
Canadian Manufacturing Sales Up 1% in November Read More »
‘Last mile’ presence helps company navigate sagging demand.
Fastenal Feeling Customers’ Pain Read More »
Motor vehicle and parts sales led the increase.
Canadian Wholesale Sales Up in November Read More »
Acquisition establishes operations in Canada.
Dot Foods Acquires Marketwest Read More »
Divestiture follows sale of Latin American operations last year.
Rexel Sells Operations in Poland, Slovakia and Baltics to Wurth Group Read More »
Privately owned housing starts down 2.5 percent compared with November.
December Housing Starts Increase 6.4% YOY Read More »
Distributor Index increased to 60.2 and Manufacturer Index decreased to 52.3.
ISA Distributor Growth Increases, Manufacturer Growth Slows in December Read More »
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