A national freight office would help guide federal decision-making in supply chain competitiveness, security, and fluidity.
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Distributors keeping a close eye on major projects that could impact product demand may benefit from a new government website mapping investments.
The bill calls for leaders to discuss weaknesses within U.S. supply chains and advise on how to attract investment.
Fluctuating prices from hundreds of vendors, customers who want to be kept in the loop as to the source of price increases and signs of a potential market slow down are all impacts for distributors of the Trump administrations ongoing tariffs on Chinese goods.
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Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan said that he would create the federal government position to work with the private sector, investors and emerging tech companies.
Federal judge's ruling strikes down current rule, but alternatives may be on the horizon.
With the election of Donald Trump, business as usual in Washington, DC, has been disrupted – as promised – but how will it affect distributors?
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Company pleads guilty to ozone depletion following sale of aerosol products with prohibited substances.
Businesses already prepared for the change have a decision to make.
An estimated 4 million American workers no longer eligible for overtime pay.
An open letter regarding the election from ADs CEO.
New rule for overtime pay requires a rethinking of compensation.
Distributor deadline for hazard communication standard compliance in Dec. 1.
Presidents speech highlights key areas of focus for businesses.
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This month we feature a transcript of the MDM Webcast "2015 Industry Outlook," which looks at five fearless trends for distribution in 2015, featuring Thomas P. Gale, Publisher, Modern Distribution Management; David J. Manthey, Senior Research Analyst, Industrial Distribution Services, Robert W. Baird & Co.; Jenel Stelton-Holtmeier, Editor, Modern Distribution Management; and Ranga Bodla, Wholesale Distribution Industry Lead, NetSuite.
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Prepare by taking a proactive role, especially with training.
This article, based on the 2014 MDM Industry Outlook Survey, outlines and analyzes key trends and issues affecting how distributors will do business in 2015.
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- E-commerce and other technology challenges.
- Finding and training "qualified workers."
- Port slowdown causing inventory management disruptions.
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OSHA seeks consistency from chemical manufacturers, distributors.
New rules regarding labeling and hazard communications for chemicals will go into effect over the next year, but many questions remain on what the rules mean for distributors. This article examines the new requirements and provides tips for ensuring compliance.
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- Problems associated with new rules
- The new standardized pictogram for labels
- Tips to overcoming key challenges
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Ruling could impact more than 400 decisions made by the labor board during an 18-month period.
