7 Steps to Elevate Analytics in 2018
Follow these tips to start building a data-driven culture.
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Displacement is the New Disintermediation
What Amazon Business means for your company and distribution.
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NAFTA Wrongly Blamed for Loss of Manufacturing Jobs
HARDI government affairs director: Trade deal likely to be amended but not scrapped.
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November 2017 M&A Roundup: Electrical Deal Highlights Busy Month
McNaughton-McKay acquisition of Reynolds to create $1.2B distributor.
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Recommended Reading: Don’t Rely on Regulations to Fight Counterfeits
Working with channel partners is imperative to mitigate counterfeiting risk.
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Embrace Transformational Technologies or Fall Behind
Report: Adopting new capabilities will be key differentiator for industrial companies
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Video: B2B E-Commerce in ‘Real Life’
An eye-opening look at what happens when the online experience is transferred to real life.
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Video: Why You Must Digitize Your Business
You cant out-Amazon Amazon, but strong online and offline capabilities will make you a better distributor.
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4Q Begins with Flurry of Upbeat Reports
U.S. enjoying solid economic growth as 2017 winds down.
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Hurricanes Hit 3Q Revenues but Shouldn’t Derail 2017
Latest MDM-Baird survey shows 3.9 percent revenue growth in quarter.
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Amazon Business Ups Ante with Two-Day Prime
Grainger, Fastenal shares drop 3+ percent on announcement.
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Recommended Reading: 3 Reasons to Unlock Your Sales Comp Handcuffs
Changing your current model is difficult, but necessary.
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Why Sales Force Turnover is a Major Problem (and What to Do About It)
Sales force turnover is a critical problem for distributors.
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Recommended Reading: The Inside Scoop on M&A
Tips for everything from finding the right partner to successful integration.
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‘Change Coming’ to Economy
Beaulieu: Slowdown should begin in February, last for 18 months.
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Manufacturing Maintains Slow, Steady Climb
Moderate economic growth should provide slight boost for U.S. manufacturers
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Hurricanes Wreak Havoc on Supply Chains
Weather events to negatively impact delivery times, pricing, other metrics.
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Distribution M&A: 5 Tips for a Smooth Integration
What happens after the transaction can destroy a “perfect” strategic fit.
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CFOs Embrace Optimism in Spite of Uncertainty
Deloitte survey highlights positive business outlook for the near-term.
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Sales Effectiveness: Communicate, Train & Measure
There’s always room for improvement in sales.
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