3 Ways IoT Can Help Distributors
Optimize operations, prevent theft and prioritize employee health with the assistance of IoT at work, says Sigfox USA's Eddie Meyersick.
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Will Fear of Wall Street Impact Manufacturer Sales Organizations?
If public companies are saving on T&E, how much of a T&E increase will they be able to justify to Wall Street if it reduces earnings and doesn’t increase sales?
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Behind One Distributor’s Record 3Q, Future Growth Plans
In the latest MDM interview, Barry Litwin, CEO of Systemax — the publicly traded parent of Global Industrial and other businesses — discussed the company’s 3Q performance, what’s driving growth in 2020 and the “permanency” of pandemic-related products.
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Download this Issue as a PDF: November 25 2020
Introducing the latest class of MDM Future Leader Award winners — 10 talented and digitally focused leaders under age 40 who are enhancing the market at every turn.
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The Bossard Group Invests in Welding Business
Swiss fastener distributor The Bossard Group has invested a 40% stake in the startup company MultiMaterial-Welding AG, Stansstad, Switzerland.
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Emerson Completes Acquisition of 7AC Technologies
Emerson says acquisition will help the company’s customers “further their sustainability goals through better air management.”
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3 Ways IoT Can Help Distributors
Optimize operations, prevent theft and prioritize employee health with the assistance of IoT at work, says Sigfox USA's Eddie Meyersick.
Operations
Protective Industrial Products Adds Bolt-On PPE Supplier
PE-backed PPE manufacturer Protective Industrial Products Inc. has bought Primax Manufacturing & Trading Inc., a maker of safety gloves and other protective clothing.
Operations
Beacon Roofing Supply Sales Down 2.3% in Fiscal 2020
Building materials distributor Beacon Roofing Supply also reported that fourth-quarter revenue of $2 billion marked a 0.6% decline from the same period in 2019.
Operations
Lowe’s 3Q Sales Spike 28.3%
Lowe’s also posts a profit of $692 million as the company continues to ride the wave of home improvement growth amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Strategy
Will Fear of Wall Street Impact Manufacturer Sales Organizations?
If public companies are saving on T&E, how much of a T&E increase will they be able to justify to Wall Street if it reduces earnings and doesn’t increase sales?
Operations
Ferguson Acquires Two Companies
Plumbing and HVAC distribution giant Ferguson adds Old Dominion Supply Inc. and Atlantic Construction Fabrics Inc. to its portfolio.
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