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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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3 Exit Strategies for Distributors
Succession 101: Plan for your exit long before you need to
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Recommended Reading: Grainger, Others Invest in Down Times
Savvy distributors know that spending wisely now pays dividends later.
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Survey: Business Outlook in North America Still Bright
Retail/wholesale CFO optimism drives positive outlook for next 12 months.
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Report: Execs to Invest in Customer Experience
How have you prepared to meet your customers’ changing needs?
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January 2016 M&A Roundup: Air Liquide-Airgas Update
Deal’s progress highlights busy month for gases & welding equipment sector.
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Applied Industrial ‘Anticipated’ Slowdown
Company foresees headwinds, invests in growth & technology.
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Recommended Reading: 3 Tips to Build a More Profitable Relationship with Small Customers
Sales to small customers can have a big impact on your bottom line. Will it be positive or negative?
Oil, China & El Nino Delay Recovery
Trifecta of headwinds push rebound back to second half of 2016.
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Grainger to Close Branches, Invest in Clean Energy
Distributor saw sales hampered by low oil prices, slow manufacturing growth.
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Recommended Reading: Opportunity Knocks in Building Sector
Building, facilities distributors forecasted for 4.2 percent growth in 2016.
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Peer Feedback: Are Your Quotes Falling Through the Cracks?
How to increase your hit rate by improving quote follow-up.
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