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Eric Smith
Former MDM Senior Editor Eric Smith was an award-winning business journalist whose coverage focuses included economic news and insights, industry trends, M&A, and analysis of small businesses and public companies across the wholesale distribution marketplace.
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President seeks to streamline infrastructure investment.
Trouble arises when management doesn't differentiate between policies and rules.
Stagnant growth could dash hopes of wide scale improvement.
Retired military officer brings battle-tested tips to the boardroom.
Financial, strategic buyers eager to add assets but will it last?
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Internet of things provides opportunities for distributors that embrace it.
Distributors lag manufacturers in e-commerce maturity.
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Industry begins 2017 on solid footing with gains across all sectors.
E-commerce exposes broader range of products to existing customers.
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Grainger's pricing solution, disruption and a new approach to field sales garner views in the first quarter.
