Commodity Prices Drag Down Distributor Growth
Bottoming of crude oil prices brightens outlook for oil & gas.
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May 2016 M&A Roundup: Strategic Moves by Large Companies Looking for Growth
Top building materials, plumbing companies make deals.
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Recommended Reading: Grainger’s Investment Blueprint
Company proves that wise spending during down times yields return.
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Are You Cloud-Phobic?
Contrary to popular belief, the cloud is likely more secure than onsite systems.
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Home Depot ‘All in’ for MRO Growth
Interline addition boosts bottom line, commitment to distribution business.
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5 Ways for Distributors to Get ROI from CRM
CRM is more than just a sales tool.
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Finding the Right Fit: What Do You Need from E-Commerce?
New tool helps distributors and manufacturers assess e-commerce platforms.
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Building Materials & Construction Sector on Solid Ground
Distributors again notch impressive quarterly earnings reports.
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6 Signs of Sales Channel Stress
Simple checkup can gauge health of your company’s sales coverage and methodology.
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3 Ways to Improve Employee Training
Development plays a critical role in employee engagement and success.
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Ignore the Hype: Market Signals Positive Path Ahead
Industrials are outperforming other parts of the market.
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Peer Feedback: 8 Tips to Improve Your Sales Meetings
Keeping everyone engaged and on track is a common problem at distributor sales meetings.
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What Faster Air Liquide-Airgas Closing Means for Sector
Mixed channel dynamics happening sooner than expected for industrial gases companies.
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Recommended Reading: How to Use Logistics to Fend Off Amazon
Transportation, fulfillment critical to meet changing market demands.
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Recommended Reading: Don’t Fall Prey to ‘Irrational Exuberance’ with E-Commerce
Effective e-commerce strategies require patience and persistence.
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E-Commerce Tightening Industrial Real Estate
Migration to online shopping drastically affecting vacancies and rents, but relief on the way.
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Fastenal Invests in Vending, Slows Hiring
Vending allows company to grow, despite weak economy.
Fastenal Invests in Vending, Slows Hiring Read More »
Recommended Reading: Top 5 Articles from 1Q
Inside sales, pricing and business investment draw distributors’ focus in the first quarter.
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MSC Expects Growth, Despite Weak Demand
Company reports continued share gains and increased e-commerce sales.
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Report: Market Volatility, Consumer Spending Dampen CFO Optimism in 1Q
Outlook still positive for 2016, but at a lower level than previous surveys.
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