MDM News Digest 4713
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July 10, 2017
Distribution M&A Playbook, pt. 1: Unlocking Shareholder Value
Many distribution verticals are experiencing consolidation; those that haven’t are ripe for it. In Part 1 of this three-part series, author Mike Marks provides a look at what’s driving consolidation, as well as the rise of private equity firms in distribution M&A, which has transformed the market.
This article includes:
- How consolidation unlocks significant value for final shareholders from three primary drivers
- Rise of private equity
- Shareholder value for distributors
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Commentary: Don’t Let Confidence Swings Change Your Approach
Business owner confidence reached a post-recession zenith in the months following the 2016 presidential election. Unfortunately, the confidence that dominated headlines hasn’t resulted in any real economic improvement. To quote a recent New York Times article, “Confidence Boomed After the Election. The Economy Hasn’t.,” Trump’s economy during the first six months of 2017 “looks an awful lot like the Obama economy.” Slow, steady growth.
This article includes:
- Does a dip in CEO Confidence mean the economy will follow suit?
- Why your approach to business shouldn’t change with the news
- The importance of working on your business vs. working in your business
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- Culture as a Competitive Advantage
- Amazon Elevates ‘Right-Now’ Expectations
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Elevate Culture in M&A Due Diligence
Finding a culturally aligned partner in a merger or acquisition is as important as finding a deal that makes financial or geographic sense. This article shows why a distributor should examine its counterpart’s culture before engaging in M&A and how to measure it before inking the deal.
This article includes:
- Culture ‘at least as important’
- How to quantify culture
- Culture’s role in a smooth integration
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Tools to Capitalize on Internet of Things
Implementing internet of things used to be a costly and confusing process. But as adoption of the technology grows, so do the options to ease the pains of implementation. This article examines some of the options available and how IoT is changing the role of the distributor in the supply chain.
This article includes:
- New options lower the barriers to implementation
- Tools for cost-effective implementation
- Changing role of the distributor
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ISM Semiannual Report: Manufacturers Expect Growth of 4.4% in 2017
The Institute for Supply Management provides a semiannual forecast that distributors can use to gauge the health and expectations of manufacturing and non-manufacturing industries. This article provides the highlights from the latest forecast, which was released at the end of May.
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- Expectations for the remainder of 2017
- Manufacturing summary
- Non-manufacturing summary
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Market Snapshot: Market Demand for Motor & Drive Controls in the U.S.
The MDM Market Snapshot, based on data from MDM Analytics, includes market demand for Motor % Drive Controls in the U.S., plus the top end users by 6-digit NAICS.
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Market Snapshot: Market Demand for Industrial Valves in the U.S.
The MDM Market Snapshot, based on data from MDM Analytics, includes market demand for Industrial Valves in the U.S., plus the top end users by 6-digit NAICS.
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Download this Issue in PDF: July 10, 2017
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Table of Contents:
- Distribution M&A Playbook, pt.1: Unlocking Shareholder Value
- Commentary: Don't Let Confidence Swings Change Your Approach
- Elevate Culture in M&A Due Diligence
- Tools to Capitalize on Internet of Things
- Motor & Drive Controls Market Snapshot
- Industrial Valves Market Snapshot
- ISM Semiannual Report
- News Digest
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Where are the Wages?
Tight job market doesn't translate to higher pay for employees.
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U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Up in May
May orders up 21.8 percent year-over-year.
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SRS Distribution Opens 4 New Locations
New locations in North Carolina, Florida, Texas and Illinois.
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Conference Board Employment Trends Index Decreases in June
Index records 4.6 percent gain over June 2016.
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Bridgestone HosePower Acquires Fittings Inc.
The acquisition expands Bridgestone's hose solutions business in the Pacific Northwest.
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Huttig Building Products Names New West Region VP
Brennan most recently served as SVP of sales and marketing for Feeney Inc.
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