Five Technologies That Are Disrupting Distribution Right Now
Distributors that embrace new technologies will find doing business becomes easier and more profitable.
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Distributors that embrace new technologies will find doing business becomes easier and more profitable.
Five Technologies That Are Disrupting Distribution Right Now Read More »
The wholesale distribution industry is making the transition to e-commerce, but it is doing so slowly. Early adopters of transaction-enabled websites are not only positioning themselves well for the future but are also gaining a competitive advantage in the shorter term. This article is drawn from a white paper based on research conducted by Modern Distribution Management (MDM) and sponsored by BigCommerce. To request a copy of the full report, use the link provided at the end of this article.
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Innovation has become a buzzword thats had the tar and meaning beaten out of it. Thats unfortunate, because it cuts to the heart of how distributors are going to find growth and market share in 2019. As the favorable economic tailwinds of 2018 start to show signs of shifting, the time to determine whats going to drive revenue in 2019 is now.
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Commentary: Innovation Is More Than Strong Technology Read More »
When Jergens Industrial Supply (JIS), a division of Jergens, Inc., first launched its Wi-Fi enabled button-based ordering system JIS Express earlier this year, general manager Matt Schron viewed it as a trial to see if customers would like having an Internet of Things (IoT) solution to manage their inventory. Individual products are paired with a physical button that logs a re-supply request each time a customer pushes it, similar to Amazons Dash button in the consumer market.
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JIS Creates Pushbutton Restocking Capability Read More »
Distributors looking to grow and compete in the digital landscape need to take a structured approach and build a system. This excerpt from the book Digital Branch Secrets: eCommerce Playbook for Distributors outlines a critical component of this system your product content.
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Data That Drives Customer Experience Read More »
Wholesale revenues, inventories and ratios from September 2018
Monthly Wholesale Trade Data: September 2018 Read More »
Modern Distribution Management's monthly Industrial Inflation Index measures a cross-section of industrial supplies.
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Anna Stevens, vice president of human resources, honored by Georgia Diversity Council.
HD Supply Exec Receives Leadership Excellence Award Read More »
Central Ohio agency recognizes distributor for its contributions to industry, community.
Kimball Midwest Named Family Business of the Year Read More »
Sandviks Seco Tools division expands machining solutions business with purchase of Kunshan Ousike Precision Tools Co., Ltd.
Sandvik to Acquire Chinese Toolmaker Read More »
Rob Dewar takes over the role effective immediately.
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Index points to slight increase in economic growth during the month.
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All eight major components rose year over year in October.
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