Monthly Wholesale Trade Data: June 2019
Wholesale revenues, inventories and ratios from June 2019.
August 2019
MDM Industrial Inflation Index: July 2019
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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Table of Contents:
- Digital Disrupters Create Shifts in 2019 Top Industrial Distributors List
- Commentary: Market Leading Strategies for 2020
- MSC: The Hub of a Community
- Global Industrial: Full Speed Ahead
- Graybar Taps Spirit of Innovation in Digital Transformation
- Johnstone Supply Focuses on Efficiency
- Vallen Distribution Produces Customer Savings with Integrated Solutions
- Monthly Wholesale Trade Data: June 2019
- MDM Industrial Inflation Index: July 2019
- News Digest 4916
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Eaton Names Two Sector Presidents
Brian Brickhouse and Scott Hearn report to Electrical Sector President and COO Uday Yadav
Travis Roofing Supply Joins SRS Distribution
The acquisition brings industry veterans to the building supply distributor
News Digest 4916
MDM's top news briefs from News briefs from August 11 - August 25, 2019.
My Little Black Book of Go-To Digital Services
A throwback to one of our most popular blogs of the summer.
Descartes Acquires BestTransport
The acquisition strengthens the companys transportation management footprint.
When is it OK to Compete on Price?
There is a segment of distribution customers who are only interested in price.
The Home Depot’s Sales Up 1.2% in Second Quarter
Sales for the first six months increased 3.3%.
MDM Selects 2019 Market Movers
Companies chosen as standouts among MDMs annual Market Leaders listing of top 150+ distributors in the U.S.
It’s Time to Look at Your 2020 Manufacturer Business Agreements
How distributors can create win-win supplier agreements during an economic slowdown.
Genuine Parts Co. to Sell EIS to Audax
EIS became the Electrical Specialties Group of Motion Industries in March of 2018.
Manufacturing Labor Productivity Down 1.6% in the Second Quarter
Nonfarm business sector labor productivity increased 2.3%.
RBC Bearings Acquires Swiss Tool Systems
Swiss Tool Systems is a supplier of modular tooling systems and high-precision boring and turning solutions for metal cutting machines.
PPG Completes Acquisition of Specialty Materials Manufacturer
Dexmet Corporation manufactures specialty materials for surfaces in aerospace, automotive and industrial applications.
Capitalizing on Amazon’s Weakest Link: Inventory Management
Five ways distributors can improve customer relationships with vending tools.
Applied Industrial to Acquire Olympus Controls Corp
The business will continue to operate under the Olympus Controls name.
Applied Industrial’s Fiscal 2019 Sales Up 13%
Fourth quarter sales fell 1.7% over 2018.
Economic Growth Decelerates in US Distribution Market
Country on a growing but slowing track,' says economist Brian Lewandowski.
