November 25 2007
Volume 37, Issue 22 - 11/25/2007
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The economy and the decline of the dollar top the concerns of many (though not all) distributors and manufacturers, according to the latest MDM survey. Here are the key issues that surfaced in the November poll.
As in the past few years, distributors are paying close attention to consolidation trends among suppliers, competitors, end-users and ERP providers, materials costs, sales force development, supplier relationships, recruiting and retaining talent and controlling benefits costs. Private label, foreign competition and global sourcing have also moved front and center.
We also asked consultants in wholesale distribution to share what they see developing. Here are starting points to help plan for 2008.
1. Plan for ...
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State of Construction
In Canada, said Greg Drouillard, housing was 8 percent ahead in 2006 but the market has cooled in areas where heavy industry has experienced plant closures and subsequent job ...
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MDM: Where did you come up with the concept for Supply Chain Equity Partners?
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Jim Miller: The idea actually came from the distribution industry itself. Supply Chain Equity was created to fill a void in the distribution sector that was expressed by ...
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The offer was approved by the boards of Rexel, Sonepar and Hagemeyer. Rexel has secured committed debt financing for the all-cash offer.
As previously announced, Rexel has agreed to sell Hagemeyer's North American, Asian-Pacific and selected European businesses to Sonepar after completion of the sale.
The overall transaction will combine the strengths of three major players in the distribution of electrical supplies. The transaction will broaden Rexel's footprint across Europe, while significantly consolidating Sonepar's position in North America and ...
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We don't predict the future, but we do try to offer observations and insight from our coverage of diverse distribution sectors in
North America and abroad so our readers can plan and react quickly. Our lead ...
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Philips Holding USA Inc., a subsidiary of ...
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The economy and the decline of the dollar top the concerns of many (though not all) distributors and manufacturers, according to the latest MDM survey. Here are the key issues that surfaced in the November poll.
As in the past few years, distributors are paying close attention to consolidation trends among suppliers, competitors, end-users and ERP providers, materials costs, sales force development, supplier relationships, recruiting and retaining talent and controlling benefits costs. Private label, foreign competition and global sourcing have also moved front and center.
We also asked consultants in wholesale distribution to share what they see developing. Here are starting points to help plan for 2008.
1. Plan for ...
- Premium
  ;
State of Construction
In Canada, said Greg Drouillard, housing was 8 percent ahead in 2006 but the market has cooled in areas where heavy industry has experienced plant closures and subsequent job ...
- Premium
MDM: Where did you come up with the concept for Supply Chain Equity Partners?
  ;
Jim Miller: The idea actually came from the distribution industry itself. Supply Chain Equity was created to fill a void in the distribution sector that was expressed by ...
- Premium
The offer was approved by the boards of Rexel, Sonepar and Hagemeyer. Rexel has secured committed debt financing for the all-cash offer.
As previously announced, Rexel has agreed to sell Hagemeyer's North American, Asian-Pacific and selected European businesses to Sonepar after completion of the sale.
The overall transaction will combine the strengths of three major players in the distribution of electrical supplies. The transaction will broaden Rexel's footprint across Europe, while significantly consolidating Sonepar's position in North America and ...
- Premium
We don't predict the future, but we do try to offer observations and insight from our coverage of diverse distribution sectors in
North America and abroad so our readers can plan and react quickly. Our lead ...
- Premium
Philips Holding USA Inc., a subsidiary of ...
- Premium