Focus on Business Problems to Fix Culture
HBR: Cultural change occurs only after tackling business challenges.
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‘Bleeding of Manufacturing Jobs’ Offshore Halted
While 2015 stemmed the tide of offshoring jobs, reshoring taking a slower track.
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3M Outlines Reduction Strategy
Company focused on cutting costs, lean processes.
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Expand Employee Training Focus to Improve Customer Relationships
Often too little investment is given to non-sales training.
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MAPI: ‘More Downside than Upside’ for Economy
Headwinds dampen quarterly economic and manufacturing outlook.
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5 ‘Small’ Moves Have Big Returns for Wolseley
CEO: ‘Our business does not yield to grand gestures.’
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Recommended Reading: Invest in Employee Development to Keep Top Talent
New hires want an opportunity to grow and contribute within an organization.
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Peer Feedback: 5 Tips to Get Sales Cowboys on Board with New Tech
How to overcome the resistance to new processes and technology.
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HD Supply Invests in Talent to Drive Growth
Company to open a leadership development facility.
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Recommended Reading: Hire Right Talent to Manage Supply Chain
Distributors benefit from appointing right people to oversee product, information flow.
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3 Tips for Making the Most of the ‘Merger Wave’
It’s a seller’s market for M&A, but advantaged acquirers can ensure better value from targets.
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2016 Top Distributors: Nominations Now Open!
Did your company lead or did it follow? Nominate your company today for the 2016 Market Leaders lists.
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Recommended Reading: More to the Core
Distributors revert to foundational business as headwinds strengthen.
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5 Online Marketing Tips for Success in 2016
Make the most of online marketing opportunities.
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February 2016 M&A Roundup: Motion Industries, Bunzl Make Moves
Companies make multiple deals as M&A accelerates across distribution.
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Distributors Deepen Relationships with Masters
Renewed focus on core leads distributors to rely on master distributors for more.
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Manufacturing’s Demise Greatly Exaggerated
MAPI: Government underestimates impact of factory sector.
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Peer Feedback: What’s Your Elevator Pitch?
You only get one chance to make a first impression.
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Recommended Reading: 3 Keys to a More Successful Supply Chain
Gain a competitive advantage through strategic investment and planning.
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U.S. CEOs’ Top 10 Expectations, Plans for 2016
Look for companies to increase M&A, focus on technology and talent.
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