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Revenues are expected to increase in all 18 manufacturing industries.
ISM Reports Economic Growth Will Continue In 2020 Read More »
Tenacity, curiosity and a healthy respect for data and the facts are among the attributes that distributors need to be a force for change.
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Shipments were virtually unchanged.
Orders for Manufactured Goods Up 0.3% in October Read More »
The acquisition expands the companys reach in South Carolina.
The Macomb Group Acquires Smith Metal & Supply Read More »
Guy Unterberg joined Essendant in 2017 as the director of business development.
Essendant Names Senior Director of Vertical Markets Read More »
The unemployment rate showed little changed at 3.5%.
Manufacturing Employment Rose by 54,000 in November Read More »
Companies have the most difficulty with a lack of consistent pricing across channels, technology issues and poor online customer experience. Read More.
Distributors Struggle with Online Pricing Read More »
Year-to-date, the goods and services deficit increased 1.3%.
The Goods and Services Deficit Decreased in October Read More »
PIP also announced their plan to fully integrate the consumer side of Boss glove and safety business within PIPs Retail division, West Chester Protective Gear.
Protective Industrial Products, Inc. Acquires Boss Glove and Safety Business Read More »
MDMs most-read blogs from the past month hit on recruiting, culture and customer service as main points of focus for our readers. Follow the links to read more.
Top Blogs of November Read More »
Craig Wiedemeier was previously vice president of operations.
Werner Electric Supply Names COO Read More »
Paul Molitor has held the post since 2014 and the search for a new executive is expected to conclude in the first half of 2020.
IDEA CEO to Step Down Read More »
Artificial intelligence technology will be an invaluable asset to early movers in distribution, but can pose a serious risk for non-adapters.
AI Poses a Make-or-Break Challenge for Distributors Read More »
The October figure is 1.1% above the October 2018 estimate.
Construction Spending Decreased 0.8% in October Read More »
The latest generation is looking for an employer committed to environmental advocacy, inclusivity and equality, says Gen Z expert Corey Seemiller, Ph.D. In an MDM Q&A, she shares how distributors can create a culture that appeals to young workers. Read More.
The Workplace Attributes that Appeal to Gen Z Read More »
The appointments increase the company’s foothold in the region’s smart buildings market.
Johnson Controls Appoints Leadership Team in Southeast Asia Read More »
The November PMI registered 48.1%, a decrease of 0.2% from the October reading.
Economic Activity in the Manufacturing Sector Contracted in November Read More »
Real gross domestic income increased 2.4% in the third quarter.
Real U.S. GDP Up 2.1% in 3Q According to Second Estimate Read More »
Nearly every product you sell will soon be readily available, online, from other sellers who can deliver quickly, too.
Distributors are About to Get Commoditized Read More »