Specialists vs. Broadline: Is There Room for Both?
Graingers CEO thinks there is.
Type: Blog
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.
The Generational Shift is Happening, and Faster Than You May Think
Early adoption of multichannel marketing is key to staying competitive.
Is Reshoring Really the Answer for Manufacturers?
McKinsey report says manufacturers should be more focused on proximity to demand and innovation.
Recommended Reading: 3 Hurdles to the Adoption of Analytics in Distribution
Distributors have increased awareness of the value of analytics, but struggle to implement a process.
4Q13 Distribution Survey: Fourth-Quarter Sales Better than Expected
Growth led by gains in residential construction during the quarter.
Survey: 70% of Distributors Plan to Invest in E-Commerce in 2014
But most distributors still view traditional competitors as a bigger threat than online-only players.
Access Now: Disruptive Technologies in Distribution in Latest Episode of Executive Briefing
From drones to 3D printing, new technologies may dramatically change distribution.
The Link Between Innovation & Growth for Industrial Manufacturers
Report: The most innovative manufacturers grow much faster than the least innovative.
Recommended Reading: 3 Articles to Improve Your Approach to Data in 2014
2014 will be a year of pushing forward on data initiatives for distributors.
Global Economy: Do Signs Point to Stability?
After years of uncertainty, has the global economy finally found its footing again?
Survey: Distributors Fall Behind on Meeting Customer Technology Wishes
Demand for online customer service portals has risen, even as supply lags.
How to Compete in an Increasingly Crowded Market
Latest episode of 7 Minutes With: Ted Stark of Dalco Enterprises on increased competition in the jan-san industry.
Construction Spending: Winners and Losers in November 2013
MDM provides a synopsis of construction spending trends each month.
5 Big Distribution M&A News Stories in 2013
MSC's acquisition of Barnes' North American distribution operations was among the top deals in 2013.
