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Integration Destination
New variations of the integrated supply model, once limited to large manufacturers with the budgets to justify it, are increasingly an option for mid-market players.
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Rutgers/Graybar program develops next generation of leaders
Electrical distributor Graybar recently launched a 15-month Supply Chain Management certificate program in partnership with Rutgers University. 
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ERP solutions for mid-market players
High-end integrated Enterprise Resource Planning solutions are no longer the exclusive province of large companies. 
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The Four Characteristics of Successful Salespeople
Though great salespeople can be “made,” they are born with four essential qualities that start them on the path to success. 
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Coming in May: ID’s 2008 industry compensation report
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NDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION's annual Compensation Survey appearing online May 1 and in our May print edition. See how your pay and benefits stack up to your peers when ID reveals the results of this exclusive survey of more than 500 readers.

 

Construction Outlook

This section focuses on construction industry stories, including economic reports, market insights and product trends.  Check out the links below. 

Construction spending for commercial buildings stalls
A few more months of steady or declining construction spending is expected.

Residential market may be stabilizing

Housing starts for February are 6.5% above the December low point.
 

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It’s hard to catch a break on costs and prices these days
Here’s a look at some of the key influences on shifts in demand globally.


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