Amazon Expands in British Columbia
Online retailer to add fulfillment center in Metro Vancouver in 2019.
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September 2018
The Future of AI in Distribution White Paper
This white paper, sponsored by PROS, provides a plain-English description of what artificial intelligence is along with case studies of how companies are leveraging this technology to serve customers. Download your copy today!
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Würth Industry North America Announces New Executive VP
Würth Industry North America (WINA) has announced that Dan Hill will become Executive Vice President of the Würth Group and Chief Executive Officer of WINA and succeed current EVP Marc Strandquist on October 1st. Formerly the President of Newark – Element 14 (Avnet), Hill is a newcomer to the group. "I am very excited to
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Actuant’s Sales Up 9%
Fourth-quarter sales of $301 million reflect strength in companys industrial and energy segments.
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84 Lumber Contributes to Hurricane Relief
Distributor supports victims of Hurricane Florence with more than $10,000 in donations to North Carolina charities.
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ABC Supply Opens Northern California Branch
Distributor now has 41 locations across the state, with opening of Ukiah, CA, branch.
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Are You Being Your Authentic Self?
Differentiating yourself and your career.
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Home Depot to Bring Express Delivery to 35 U.S. Markets
Service will cover over 20,000 popular items.
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ABC Supply Opens Phoenix Branch
Distributor expands in Arizona, now has 11 locations across the state.
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Consumer Confidence Index Up in September
Consumer confidence remains strong, with growth of more than 3 percent expected for the remainder of 2018, Conference Board data shows.
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Don’t Just Ride the Economic Wave
Diversify your market, grow wallet share.
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Valin Named 23rd-largest Private Company in Silicon Valley
Company makes the list for the eighth consecutive year.
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MDM News Digest 4818
MDM's top news briefs from September 11 - September 25, 2018.
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Monthly Wholesale Trade Data: July 2018
Wholesale revenues, inventories and ratios from July 2018
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MDM Industrial Inflation Index: August 2018
Modern Distribution Management's monthly Industrial Inflation Index measures a cross-section of industrial supplies.
This index includes:
- Abrasives Products
- Cutting Tools
- Power Transmission Equipment
- Fasteners
- Valves, etc.
- Power Tools
- Material Handling Equipment
- Belting
- Hand Tools
- Misc. Metal
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- Grainger’s Pricing Initiative, pt 2: The Quest for Optimization
- Commentary: Harvey’s Stark Reminder on Disaster Planning
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Craig Riley Retires as MDM Associate Publisher
Prior to joining MDM, Craig worked for Industrial Distribution magazine for more than 20 years.
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MDM Interview: How Analytics Can Drive M&A
FCX Performance, a distributor of parts and equipment into process industries, was acquired by Applied Industrial Technologies this year for $768 million, following 18 years of merger and acquisition activity. FCX reported 2016 revenues of $346 million. In this interview, former FCX CEO Charley Hale discusses how analytics formed the backbone of its growth strategy over 18 years. It was conducted by MDM CEO Tom Gale at MDMs 2018 Digital Summit in Denver on September 20, 2018.
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Prepare for the Future by Building Capabilities Today
Digital technologies have opened the door for distribution leaders to achieve dramatic improvements in productivity and create compelling customer experiences. Many leaders are leveraging digital tools as a foundation for continuous improvement and some are hoping to go much further by innovating the traditional distributor business model. Either way, the adoption of digital tools is prompting leaders to focus on strengthening their companys abilities to remain competitive and lead.
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Commentary: Mind the Gap
Analytics in the distribution industry are at an early stage and yet more accessible to management teams than ever. Some distributors will leverage these new tools more effectively than their competitors to open a gap; others will wonder why they are losing share in increasingly disruptive markets.
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Download this Issue in PDF: September 25, 2018
This is the PDF of this issue of Modern Distribution Management.
Table of Contents:
- MDM Interview: How Analytics Can Drive M&A
- Commentary: Mind the Gap
- Prepare for the Future by Building Capabilities Today
- MDM Industrial Inflation Index: August 2018
- Monthly Wholesale Trade Data: July 2018
- MDM News Digest 4818
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