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This article is part of MDM's 2016 Distribution Trends Special Issue.
Celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, Winsupply, Dayton, OH, is fresh off a name change (it was formerly WinWholesale) and poised to set another record for revenue. Associate Editor Eric Smith spoke with President and CFO Roland Gordon and CMO Steve Edwards about the companys past, present and future.
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Modern Distribution Management's monthly Industrial Inflation Index measures a cross-section of industrial supplies.
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Distributors must invest strategically in talent and technology to differentiate.
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The sector snapshots are part of MDM's 2016 Distribution Trends Special Issue. The sector snapshots provide a quick look at key trends affecting each of the 15 distribution sectors included in MDM's Market Leaders lists.
Snapshots are provided for the following sectors: Industrial, Electrical, Power Transmission/Bearings, HVACR/Plumbing, Building Materials/Construction, Electronics, Fasteners, Fluid Power, Gases/Welding Equipment, Hose/Accessories, Industrial PVF, Jan-San, Pharmaceuticals, Plastics and Safety.
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This PDF is a compilation of MDM's top distributor lists for 14 sectors. For more about the companies on MDM’s Market Leaders lists, go to www.mdm.com/marketleaders.
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With the forgettable first half of 2016 now behind them, distributors hope to bid farewell to a tepid sales climate that has stunted industry growth since late last year.
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The B2C shopping concept, in which people can get anything they need anytime they want it, is clearly influencing B2B buying. But a distributors customer has certain needs from superior product knowledge to service and sales reps available to answer phone calls that the Amazon experience cant provide.
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It used to be that the largest distributors were the biggest threats to small ones. Their ability to outspend other players in technology and growth allowed them to eat up market share across geographies, but new technology and customer expectations have changed the competitive landscape.
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For the next generation workforce, pay is still important, but the benefits that come with a position from health insurance to career development programs are just as important, if not more so. As a result of that and new or changing regulations, the cost of employment keeps rising.
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While increased costs related to employment may seem inevitable, you can take steps to mitigate the impact to your company’s bottom line. Here are five tips from Nancye Combs, president and CEO of HR Enterprise, a human resources consulting firm in Louisville, KY, on how to manage the rising cost of employment.
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Companies that dont have the right technology in place or dont optimize their current capabilities are leaving dollars on the table. But a renewed focus on getting the most out of existing systems can yield numerous benefits.
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The proliferation of mobility and growth in the use of sensors is driving connectivity in the consumer and business worlds. Distributors have increasingly embraced the role of mobile in purchasing, leading to more focus on creating mobile-friendly websites. But the practical role of these devices also continues to grow.
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Bensenville, IL-based health care packaging distributor Action Health was selected as a 2016 MDM Market Mover for its innovative approach for adapting to the new low-margin reality of its market.
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Chicago, IL-based electrical and decorative lighting distributor Paramont EO recently reconfigured its warehouse to accommodate more products more efficiently. The company was selected as an MDM Market Mover for how it turned an operational efficiency exercise into a company-wide team-building strategy.
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Modern Distribution Management's monthly Industrial Inflation Index measures a cross-section of industrial supplies.
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This article is part of MDM's 2016 Distribution Trends Special Issue.
Celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, Winsupply, Dayton, OH, is fresh off a name change (it was formerly WinWholesale) and poised to set another record for revenue. Associate Editor Eric Smith spoke with President and CFO Roland Gordon and CMO Steve Edwards about the companys past, present and future.
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Not a subscriber? Subscribe below or learn more. The full 2016 Distribution Trends Special Issue is available to download in PDF format to MDM Premium subscribers.
Modern Distribution Management's monthly Industrial Inflation Index measures a cross-section of industrial supplies.
This index includes:
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Distributors must invest strategically in talent and technology to differentiate.
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The sector snapshots are part of MDM's 2016 Distribution Trends Special Issue. The sector snapshots provide a quick look at key trends affecting each of the 15 distribution sectors included in MDM's Market Leaders lists.
Snapshots are provided for the following sectors: Industrial, Electrical, Power Transmission/Bearings, HVACR/Plumbing, Building Materials/Construction, Electronics, Fasteners, Fluid Power, Gases/Welding Equipment, Hose/Accessories, Industrial PVF, Jan-San, Pharmaceuticals, Plastics and Safety.
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This PDF is a compilation of MDM's top distributor lists for 14 sectors. For more about the companies on MDM’s Market Leaders lists, go to www.mdm.com/marketleaders.
This list is a subscriber benefit. Subscribers should log in below to download this PDF.
Not a subscriber? Subscribe below or learn more. The online version of MDM’s Market Leaders lists are available at www.mdm.com/marketleaders.
This article is part of MDM's 2016 Distribution Trends Special Issue.
With the forgettable first half of 2016 now behind them, distributors hope to bid farewell to a tepid sales climate that has stunted industry growth since late last year.
This article includes:
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This article is part of MDM's 2016 Distribution Trends Special Issue.
The B2C shopping concept, in which people can get anything they need anytime they want it, is clearly influencing B2B buying. But a distributors customer has certain needs from superior product knowledge to service and sales reps available to answer phone calls that the Amazon experience cant provide.
This article includes:
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This article is part of MDM's 2016 Distribution Trends Special Issue.
It used to be that the largest distributors were the biggest threats to small ones. Their ability to outspend other players in technology and growth allowed them to eat up market share across geographies, but new technology and customer expectations have changed the competitive landscape.
This article includes:
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This article is part of MDM's 2016 Distribution Trends Special Issue.
For the next generation workforce, pay is still important, but the benefits that come with a position from health insurance to career development programs are just as important, if not more so. As a result of that and new or changing regulations, the cost of employment keeps rising.
This article includes:
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Not a subscriber? Subscribe below or learn more. The full 2016 Distribution Trends Special Issue is available to download in PDF format to MDM Premium subscribers.
This article is part of MDM's 2016 Distribution Trends Special Issue.
While increased costs related to employment may seem inevitable, you can take steps to mitigate the impact to your company’s bottom line. Here are five tips from Nancye Combs, president and CEO of HR Enterprise, a human resources consulting firm in Louisville, KY, on how to manage the rising cost of employment.
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Not a subscriber? Subscribe below or learn more. The full 2016 Distribution Trends Special Issue is available to download in PDF format to MDM Premium subscribers.
This article is part of MDM's 2016 Distribution Trends Special Issue.
Companies that dont have the right technology in place or dont optimize their current capabilities are leaving dollars on the table. But a renewed focus on getting the most out of existing systems can yield numerous benefits.
This article includes:
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Not a subscriber? Subscribe below or learn more. The full 2016 Distribution Trends Special Issue is available to download in PDF format to MDM Premium subscribers.
This article is part of MDM's 2016 Distribution Trends Special Issue.
The proliferation of mobility and growth in the use of sensors is driving connectivity in the consumer and business worlds. Distributors have increasingly embraced the role of mobile in purchasing, leading to more focus on creating mobile-friendly websites. But the practical role of these devices also continues to grow.
This article includes:
Subscribers should log in below to read this article.
Not a subscriber? Subscribe below or learn more. The full 2016 Distribution Trends Special Issue is available to download in PDF format to MDM Premium subscribers.
This article is part of MDM's 2016 Distribution Trends Special Issue.
Bensenville, IL-based health care packaging distributor Action Health was selected as a 2016 MDM Market Mover for its innovative approach for adapting to the new low-margin reality of its market.
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Not a subscriber? Subscribe below or learn more. The full 2016 Distribution Trends Special Issue is available to download in PDF format to MDM Premium subscribers.
This article is part of MDM's 2016 Distribution Trends Special Issue.
Chicago, IL-based electrical and decorative lighting distributor Paramont EO recently reconfigured its warehouse to accommodate more products more efficiently. The company was selected as an MDM Market Mover for how it turned an operational efficiency exercise into a company-wide team-building strategy.
Subscribers should log in below to read this article.
Not a subscriber? Subscribe below or learn more. The full 2016 Distribution Trends Special Issue is available to download in PDF format to MDM Premium subscribers.
Modern Distribution Management's monthly Industrial Inflation Index measures a cross-section of industrial supplies.
This index includes:
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