The MDM Market Snapshot, based on data from MDM Analytics, includes market demand for Electric and Air Power Tools in the U.S., plus the top end users by 6-digit NAICS.
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We saw a dramatic shift in 2017 and 2018 in the amount of revenue coming through e-business channels for distributors in part due to a lower barrier to entry for smaller companies. Platform costs are less expensive, better product data is available and distributors in general have more know-how around how to use these technologies.
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Wholesale Distribution Value Series: Creating Value with E-Business at Scale Read More »
MDM has frequently and carefully noted that growth for most distribution sectors is slowing down. Slowing down does not mean sales are declining, just continuing to grow, but at a slower rate. At some point slower could well be a precursor to decline.
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Operating in a Downturn: Avoiding the Mistakes of the Past Read More »
Theres a quote about not letting a good crisis go to waste; it can provide an opportunity to leverage whatever disruption is in play to address other issues in addition to the main event. Thats a great mindset to think about 2020.
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Commentary: Don’t Let Turbulence Go to Waste in 2020 Read More »
Distributors that are on the path to sustainability are realizing a long list of benefits that come from operating as a good corporate citizen in their communities.
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Seeing Green: The Business Case for Improving Sustainability Read More »
Brian Stief plans to retire effective Dec. 31, 2020 following the expiration of his previously announced retention arrangement.
Johnson Controls Names Vice Chairman & CFO Read More »
This driving force determines where we direct our energy, efforts and passion both personally and professionally.
Finding Your ‘Why It Matters’ Read More »
Sales for the first nine months of the year were up 13.6% over the same period in 2018.
NN Sales Up 4% in 3Q Read More »
Form Automation Solutions has developed GoPlant, a mobile-based asset inspection and data collection solution used in industrial applications.
SKF Acquires Software Development Start-up Read More »
Organic sales declined 17.3% primarily due to overall weaker end-market demand in both Engineered Components and Industrial.
Jason Industries Sales Down 20% in 3Q Read More »
The company estimates annual savings of $5 million once the closure is completed.
Columbus McKinnon Announces Plans to Close Ohio Plant Read More »
Net income was $13.1 million, compared to $8.4 million in the year-ago period.
DXP’s Sales Up 6.2% in 3Q Read More »
Nonfarm business sector labor productivity decreased 0.3%.
Manufacturing Sector Labor Productivity Declined 0.1% in the Third Quarter Read More »
Pac Coast will operate and be integrated under Total Safetys specialty distribution business unit, which operates under the S&S Supplies and Solutions brand.
Total Safety Acquires Pacific Coast Tool Read More »
For the first nine months, the company reported sales of $7.3 billion, up 0.7% from the same period in 2018.
Owens & Minor Sales Down 2.7% in 3Q Read More »
Year to date sales were reported at $8.1 billion, down 2.5% over the same period in 2018.
Office Depot Reports 3Q Sales Down 4% Read More »
Big moves from some of distributions biggest players.
October M&A Roundup Read More »
For the first nine months, sales were reported at $2.3 billion, down 2.2% from the same period in 2018.
Now Inc.’s First Quarter Sales Down 8.6% Read More »
No two distributors are fully alike in the characteristics of their businesses and their pricing environments.
Do the Same Pricing Strategies Apply Across Most Distributors? Read More »
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