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Complexity of industrial markets and professional end users bodes well for traditional distributors, but as AgoNow's Larry Davis says in an MDM podcast, creating value means combining strong digital support and new sales roles.
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But nonresidential construction spending fell 0.7%, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors data analysis.
The U.S. economy grew in the fourth quarter, but investment in nonresidential structures decreased at an annual rate of 11.4%.
Enlivened by the chance to safely rub elbows with other distribution stakeholders, industry leaders met this week to discuss the future of the industry, including planning for future growth and retaining quality talent.
Real GDP increased at an annual rate of 6.9% in the fourth quarter of 2021, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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A smart mix of profitable products and agile procurement strengthens a distributor’s competitive position, Avnet’s Peggy Carrieres discusses in a new MDM podcast.
The forecast is positive for 2022 and beyond as the economy is expected to stabilize, according to MDM's 2022 Industry Outlook.
Census Bureau: Privately‐owned housing units authorized by building permits were 9.1% above the revised November rate.
While some aspects of the supply chain have adapted to digital communication tools, the distributor-sales representative-manufacturer business model is still largely analog.
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Improving BOPIS experiences, experimenting with light manufacturing and remembering that content is still king are ways companies can excel.
An Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of Producer Price Index data shows prices increased over November.
The Producer Price Index for final demand increased 0.2% in December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
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Orders surpassed $650 million during the month, according to the latest U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report.
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The seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index of 56.2, was driven primarily by a lower employment index.
