December 10, 2019 - Modern Distribution Management

December 10, 2019

Revised Manufacturing Sector Labor Productivity Grew 0.1% in the Third Quarter

Nonfarm business sector labor productivity decreased 0.2%.

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Table Stakes Today: Customer-Focused Value Definition

As we usher in the next year and decade, its timely to take a hard look at your own definition of value and whether its kept up with the changes in your customer segments, suppliers and internal capabilities. This current edition of MDM Premium provides multiple views on value proposition across the three main reports we include.

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Market Snapshot: PVF Metal MRO

The MDM Market Snapshot, based on data from MDM Analytics, includes market demand for PVF Metal MRO in the U.S., plus the top end users by 6-digit NAICS.

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Commentary: Table Stakes Today: Customer-Focused Value Definition

As we usher in the next year and decade, its timely to take a hard look at your own definition of value and whether its kept up with the changes in your customer segments, suppliers and internal capabilities. This current edition of MDM Premium provides multiple views on value proposition across the three main reports we include.

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Beyond the Basics of Inventory Management

There are well-known quick fixes an inventory management solution can bring to a distributor, such as cutting back on disappearing products or eliminating user error from incorrectly typed SKUs on a manual tracking spreadsheet. But the data available from inventory management platforms can also present a long-term strategic opportunity in the form of improved demand planning, exposure of costly trends and even visibility into competitors share of customer spend.

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Wholesale Distribution Value Series: Creating Value with a Clear Value Proposition

Given increased global competition and the rise in digital as a major sales channel, a value proposition has never been more important for independent distributors today. Consolidation is also likely to accelerate over the next five years; distributors who have not differentiated will either get acquired or go out of business.

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The Plumbing, HVAC and industrial products giant reported fiscal 1Q sales of roughly $7.9 billion, compared with $6.8. billion a year prior.

Building a Ferguson for the Future

Through its technical investments, Ferguson, No. 1 on MDMs Top Distributors List in 2019, is working to create seamless connections with customers across all touchpoints.

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