The What, Why and How Behind MDM Analytics
Bob Jordan, VP of MDM Analytics, provides a walkthrough of how that business unit works and the value it provides to the industry.
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July 2023
L&W Supply Acquires Oswego Building Supplies
The company also has named Bill Withers as Business Development Manager of its Northeast Region.
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Fed Raises Interest Rates Another Quarter Point
The increase follows a one-month pause in June and despite recent sharp declines in wholesale and consumer inflation rates.
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Sherwin-Williams Sees Flat 2Q Sales, but Profit Jumps
Sales within the company’s Performance Coatings Group increased 0.3% during the quarter.
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Simpson Manufacturing Sales Slow to Incremental Growth in 2Q
Structural connector and building solution manufacturer Simpson recorded consolidated net sales of $597.6 million, an increase of 0.7% YoY.
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Data: Distributors Gauge Potential Impact of Government Programs, Reshoring
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Kimberly-Clark Pro Sales Growth Accelerates in 2Q
K-C Professional posted second-quarter sales of $887 million, an 11% increase year-over-year and 13% organic sales growth.
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3M 2Q Sales Fall 4.3%, Takes Loss on PFAS Settlement
The company reduced its total global workforce by 10% this year as ‘demand for consumer electronics waned,’ Reuters reported.
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UPS, Teamsters Agree on Contract, Averting Disruptive Strike
A tentative 5-year deal has been reached with UPS’s 340,000-member union, likely averting a nationwide strike. See our full recap of the deal and the contingency plans several distributors had prepared.
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Profitability Summit Takeaways: Speakers Stress Opportunity & Offense
Missed MDM’s free Virtual Profitability Summit? It’s now available on-demand. Here, find a quick recap of some final thoughts from the event.
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2Q 2023 M&A Report: Another Busy Quarter Despite Economic Uncertainty
An expected slowdown in deals did set in during the quarter’s final month, but June was still busy by recent historical standards.
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Dakota Supply Group Opens 13th MN Branch, 54th Overall
Midwest electrical, plumbing and HVAC distributor Dakota Supply Group celebrated the grand opening of a new location in Mankato, Minnesota.
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HARDI Distributors Post 2.3% YoY Revenue Growth in May
“May is one of the most important months of the year for AC sales at HARDI distributors and the weather was not helpful,” HARDI officials said.
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Amazon Asks Some White Collar Workers to Relocate
Amazon plans to move some corporate employees working remotely or in smaller offices to the eCommerce giant’s hub locations in major cities.Â
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NAW Voices Opposition to Teamsters Strike Against UPS
A UPS worker strike could cause pandemic-like disruptions, the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors President and CEO said.
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Turtle Earns Sustainability Accolade from Ecovadis
Ecovadis is a a global platform that assesses companies’ sustainability performance, considering environmental, social, and ethical factors.
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Spaghetti Diagram: A Distribution Center Efficiency Weapon
As part of the six sigma methodology, Will Quinn lays out how to create a spaghetti diagram and how to leverage it for more efficient warehouse management.
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KKR to Buy Protective Chemicals Maker Chase Corp. for $1.3B
Under the terms of the agreement, KKR will acquire all outstanding shares of Chase common stock for $127.50 per share in cash.
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Lowe’s Partners with OneRail to Boost Same-Day Delivery
Lowe’s says the new option will improve customers’ omnichannel experience, with fast and convenient delivery in ‘a matter of hours.’
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Ohio-Based Abrasive Technology Acquires Precision Swiss
Abrasive Technology’s acquisition of Precision Swiss is a “key piece” towards expanded capabilities, company officials said.
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