News Digest 4913
MDM's top news briefs from News briefs from June 26 - July 10, 2019.
The MDM Market Snapshot, based on data from MDM Analytics, includes market demand for Motor and Drive Controls in the U.S., plus the top end users by 6-digit NAICS.
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Market Snapshot: Motor and Drive Controls Read More »
Primary author and economist Brian Lewandowski of CU-Boulder shares how an enhanced outlook in this 14th edition of EBWD will allow distributors to better forecast growth potential for 19 business sectors.
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Wholesale Distribution Economy Shows Signs of a Slowdown Read More »
If firms ignore the profit opportunities in the existing business, they are severely limiting their ability to take part in the new distribution future. No one can hit you over the head with common sense in such a nice way as distribution profitability expert Dr. Al Bates. In his article in this issue, he stresses that management needs to do a better job getting the team aligned around the existing opportunities to improve profitability basic blocking and tackling.
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Commentary: Leadership in the New Distribution Future Read More »
A distributors existing business is a massive profit improvement opportunity that is waiting to be optimized through better management practices in operational improvement and consensus.
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Are Blocking and Tackling Obsolete Concepts in Distribution? Read More »
This is the third of three articles in our series on succession planning. This article focuses on the decision to sell to an external buyer, such as a private equity firm or a competitor, and what to consider from a financial and non-financial point of view when deciding which is the best path for your business. This series of articles is not intended to be comprehensive of all of the issues associated with exiting a distribution business.
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Succession Planning: Selling Your Business? Read More »
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Sales were up 6.6% in the first nine months.
MSC’s Sales Up 4.6% in Fiscal 3Q Read More »
PartsPoint is a distributor of automotive aftermarket parts and accessories in the Netherlands.
GPC Acquires PartsPoint Group Read More »