HARDI Distributors Report 2.7% Revenue Growth in August
The average annualized sales growth for the 12 months through August 2019 is 7.6%.
September 2019
Turtle & Hughes Integrated Supply Names President
West was most recently senior vice president of Synovos.
WESCO’s Names New Member to Board of Directors
Laura Thompson will also serve as a member of the Board's Audit Committee upon her appointment.
Your Tech Problem Doesn’t Start with Tech
IT and culture issues are often a direct result of a siloed team dynamic.
Manufacturing Employment Changes Little in August
The unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.7%.
Real U.S. GDP Up 2% in 2Q According to Third Estimate
In the first quarter, real GDP increased 3.1%.
NN, Inc. Announces Departure of Carey Smith From Board of Directors
Upon Smith's departure, NN will have seven directors, six of whom are independent.
Early Thoughts on the 2020 Outlook for Distribution
Talk of a potential slowdown isnt stopping these manufacturers and distributors from anticipating a relatively strong year ahead.
Commentary: Welcome to Distribution’s 2020 Inflection Point
The industry is at an inflection point from a melting pot of trends that have been boiling over into more sectors of distribution. The biggest burner has been the technology revolution, which has us in this venturi of intensifying heat that is testing traditional distribution models like never before.
Download this Issue as a PDF: September 25, 2019
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This issue includes...
- Industry Addresses Talent, Technology and Tariffs
- Commentary: Welcome to Distributions 2020 Inflection Point
- The Central Role of Technology
- The Specter of Economic Slowdown
- Tackling the Talent Issue
- Monthly Wholesale Trade Data: July 2019
- MDM Industrial Inflation Index: August 2019
- News Digest 4918
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MDM Industrial Inflation Index: August 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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Monthly Wholesale Trade Data: July 2019
Wholesale revenues, inventories and ratios from July 2019.
Tackling the Talent Issue
Distributors and manufacturers alike are facing similar challenges when it comes to attracting and retaining the right employees for their organization. Issues include the growing cost of wages, a shortage of available qualified laborers and an aging workforce.
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The Specter of Economic Slowdown
Despite some softening in the first half of 2019, most MDM Trends survey respondents feel relatively optimistic about the coming year, but would like to see the tariff dispute come to an end.
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Industry Addresses Talent, Technology and Tariffs
In MDMs 2019 Market Trends survey, we asked the industry to share whats on your mind as we head into 2020. The start of a new decade is carrying some old concerns with it, namely challenges surrounding retention and acquisition of talent, updating and taking advantage of evolving technology and the possibility of dealing with an economic downturn.
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News Digest 4918
MDM's top news briefs from News briefs from September 11 - September 25, 2019.
Welcome to Distribution’s 2020 Inflection Point
As we approach the next decade, this industry is at an inflection point from a melting pot of trends that have been boiling over into more sectors of distribution.
The Central Role of Technology
Distributors and manufacturers are increasingly investing in digital capabilities to reach larger audiences, understand customer preferences and grow their business.
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The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index Decreased in September
The Index now stands at 125.1, down from 134.2 in August.
