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Kaman Targets Oil & Gas, Automotive with B.W. Rogers Acquisition
Kaman's presence in energy and automotive currently "negligible."
Recommended Reading: 3 Reasons Suppliers Produce Private Label for Their Distributors
Nearly 60% of manufacturers in recent survey do so.
Distribution Technology Leader Profile: Donna Troy of Epicor
Donna Troy joined Epicor in early 2013 as EVP and general manager, ERP Americas.
Deconstructing the ‘Profit Sandwich’
The three things distributors need to focus on to grow profitably.
Operations Q&A: Continuous Process Improvement – Critical . . . or Not?
The goal of any company should be constant improvement.
Challenge for Women in Industry: Overcoming Personal Stereotypes
Wojanis: 'As in any industry, one must prove that they can do the job.'
New Government Data Highlights E-Commerce Trend in Distribution
E-commerce revenues for wholesaler-distributors grew 6.1% from 2011 to 2012.
Adverse Weather Hits Distributors Hard
Grainger, Fastenal and other distributors report challenges from unusually cold, snowy weather.
Introducing Steve Epner: Blogging on Software, Business & More for MDM
Epner will examine technology from the perspective of owners, top management & the users of technology.
Access Now: The Importance of Perception in Customer Service in Latest Episode of Executive Briefing
Author Rick DeLisi on creating an effortless customer experience.
Seek Sustainable Competitive Advantage Amid Industry Change
Balance your competitive advantage with new ideas and technologies.
Operations Q&A: Is Bar Coding the Holy Grail?
For the right purpose and in the appropriate environment, bar coding can provide benefits.
Air Products Looks to New Methods to Combat Helium Shortage
Air Products' new facilities in Colorado, Wyoming to help increase helium supply.
Recommended Reading: 5 Reasons Private Label is Expanding in Distribution
Distributors cite several reasons for considering a private label strategy.
Sysco-US Foods Deal Faces Review, Customer Concerns
But foodservice distributor moves forward on integration plans.
Operations Q&A: Can Operations Play Alone in the Sandbox?
It's common in many companies to have functional areas in conflict with their departmental counterparts.
Evolve Value Proposition to Fight the Threat of Disintermediation
Guy Blissett: It's critical to constantly evolve how you differentiate.
Latest Economic Growth Numbers Should Spur Optimism
Businesses should view increases in certain components of GDP as a green light to pursue growth opportunities.
