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Establishing a feedback mechanism is critical in improving processes across a business. Steve Deist of Indian River Consulting Group examines the importance of having a “feedback loop” and how it can help distributors create a more strategic approach to sales.

This article is an exclusive summary of the recent MDM Webcast, CRM & the Strategic Sales Force.

This article includes:

  • Characteristics of an effective feedback loop
  • Best practices to getting feedback
  • Where many companies fail

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  • Yes, Customers Want to Hear from You

This year distributors should focus on positioning for growth, according to Andrew Duguay, senior economist with the Institute for Trend Research. Duguay was featured in the recent MDM Webcast, The 2014 Distribution Industry Outlook.

This article is an exclusive summary of Duguay’s presentation. 

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  • Current economic conditions
  • Economic forecasts for 2014
  • How to position for future growth

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  • 10 Distribution Trends to Watch in 2014
  • 4Q13 MDM-Baird Distribution Survey: Sales Growth Better Than Expected
  • Special Report: The Industrial Vending Boom

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