MDM News Digest 4817
MDM's top news briefs from August 26 - September 10, 2018.
September 10, 2018
Market Snapshot: Market Demand for Industrial Hose
The MDM Market Snapshot, based on data from MDM Analytics, includes market demand for Industrial Hose in the U.S., plus the top end users by 6-digit NAICS.
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U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Up in July
Orders rose 22 percent year-over-year.
Managing Tariffs
Distributors are taking differing approaches to pricing product and planning for the future in the wake of ongoing tariffs on Chinese goods.
This article includes:
- Inventory Shortages and Stocking Plans
- Issues in China
- Passing Costs on to the End Consumer
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Commentary: 2018 Distribution Trends
At the end of 2017, MDM published an article, Top Trends for 2018, that outlined the key trends distributors would have to manage in 2018. Heres an update on that forecast.
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We’re in A Period of Disruption
In a wide-ranging podcast interview with MDM, Brent Grover, bestselling author of The Little Black Book of Strategic Planning for Distributors, addressed the current market for sales and acquisitions as well as factors that could soon cause disruption. He shared advice on how to maintain relevancy and the best ways for distributors to position their firms for long-term success. Here are the highlights.
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5 Distribution Trends for Fall 2018
A stable economy has industry leaders optimistic about short-term business outlooks as they challenge the industry at large to expand technological capabilities and shore up client relationships through customized data and expansive service models.
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Download this Issue in PDF: September 10, 2018
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Table of Contents:
- Managing Tariffs
- Commentary: 2018 Distribution Trends
- Were in A Period of Disruption
- 5 Distribution Trends for Fall 2018
- Market Snapshot: Market Demand for Industrial Hose
- MDM News Digest 4817
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Essendant Says Staples Offer Better than S.P. Richards Deal
Battle over office supplies wholesaler escalates.
Packaging Distribution Services Acquires Serenity Packaging Corp.
Sikich Investment Banking served as the exclusive sell-side adviser to Serenity Packaging.
