Bottoming of crude oil prices brightens outlook for oil & gas.
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Contrary to popular belief, the cloud is likely more secure than onsite systems.
New tool helps distributors and manufacturers assess e-commerce platforms.
The lack of diversity in distribution has been a hot topic in recent years, but little has been done to identify the underlying issues that keep it a problem. Recent research from Texas A&M University sought to uncover the issues facing women in the industry and provide a starting point for addressing the problem.
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- The importance of workplace diversity
- Harassment in the workplace
- Benefits of improving diversity
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'Women aren't viewed as value-add, and that's a problem.'
Development plays a critical role in employee engagement and success.
Industrials are outperforming other parts of the market.
Effective e-commerce strategies require patience and persistence.
Inside sales, pricing and business investment draw distributors' focus in the first quarter.
Outlook still positive for 2016, but at a lower level than previous surveys.
While 2015 stemmed the tide of offshoring jobs, reshoring taking a slower track.
Often too little investment is given to non-sales training.
CEO: 'Our business does not yield to grand gestures.'
New hires want an opportunity to grow and contribute within an organization.
It's a seller's market for M&A, but advantaged acquirers can ensure better value from targets.
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The distribution industry is due for a remodel. What has worked for decades still works, but it is far less effective now for businesses that want to grow. MDM’s team has identified key areas to focus on in 2016 to build the adaptive model that changing market conditions require.
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- Refocus on the Core
- Deepen Talent Development
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As the labor pool tightens, developing and retaining existing employees becomes more attractive and critical for business success. This article examines how distributors are thinking differently about development and provides tips to overcome barriers and create an action plan that strengthens operational and financial results.
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- How to think differently about development
- Overcoming development barriers
- Developing an action plan
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Renewed focus on core leads distributors to rely on master distributors for more.
