As a leader, we don’t actually have much control over the people we lead. However, we have complete control over ourselves.
Elizabeth Galentine
Elizabeth Galentine formerly held the role of editor-in-chief of Modern Distribution Management. Prior to joining MDM in 2018 as Editor, Elizabeth Galentine ran her own content services agency and led the editorial team for a national employee benefits media company for nearly 10 years.
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Should Amazon Business hit $100 billion or more in the next few years, it would be a 'flashing danger sign' for independent distributors, say Applico's Nick Johnson and Alex Moazed. The alternative, they tell MDM in this week's podcast, would be if distributors invest in other marketplaces.
Despite the challenges around inflation and supply chain, many distributors are focused on improving talent management.
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Digital commitments are paying off for the 2021 MDM Digital Innovator award winners, thanks to their quick action and customer-centric initiatives.
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Three key themes from conversations with executives at Fastenal, Winsupply, Lawson Products and W.W. Grainger.
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With a background in event ticketing, Scott Barrows got a front row seat to witness how e-commerce platforms can affect distributor performance. Although in a different market sector, the lessons Barrows learned carry into the way he manages BluePallet, a B2B e-commerce platform currently serving the chemicals vertical.
A sneak peek at the accomplishments of MDM’s 2021 Digital Innovator Award winners.
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As we start to come out of our COVID-19 fog, many elements of life and work are changing with urgent pace. As a result, it feels like anything is possible.
A well-thought-out plan is critical to any business initiative. The latest issue of MDM Premium features several success stories, each driven by a plan that did not make assumptions and skip the basics.
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