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Motion Parent Announces Partnership with Google Cloud
The collaboration aims to accelerate the company's data, digital and technology initiatives.
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Operations
Data-Driven Distributor Transformation: The Metrics that Matter
Several metrics have proven to consistently predict superior performance.
March 23, 2023
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Company Expansion & Consolidation
Stanley Black & Decker to Close Plants
The moves will affect 175 employees in Texas and 182 in South Carolina.
March 22, 2023
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Operations
Freight Carrier to Pay $535K for Clean Water Violations
The agreement also requires the company to implement a comprehensive stormwater compliance program.
March 21, 2023
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Associations
Deschênes Group CEO Joins AD Board
AD members also reelected executives from American Metals and McNaughton-McKay.
March 21, 2023
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Logistics
Feds Recover $1.1M from San Diego Logistics Companies
The employers paid some workers less than $2.50 per hour.
March 21, 2023
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Staffing Changes
Border States Names Sales Enablement VP
Megan Friedrich joins the distributor after 15 years at Deluxe Corp.
March 24, 2023
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Starrett Names Industrial Sales, Marketing Director
Michael Connor has managed the company's strategic accounts portfolio since early 2020.
March 24, 2023
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Operations
U.S. Cutting Tool Orders Up 22.7% in January
Although modest increases could be attributed to inflation, officials said new orders remain "at a good level."
March 24, 2023
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Operations
RS Partners with Hammond Manufacturing
RS will supply Hammond's customizable electrical and electronic enclosures.
March 24, 2023
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Economy
Fed's Unwanted Ally in Inflation Fight: Credit Crunch
The collapse of two major banks could lead to more restrictive lending standards.
March 24, 2023
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Logistics
Norfolk Southern Won't Push for 1-Person Train Crews
The embattled railroad made the announcement with the nation’s largest rail union.
March 24, 2023
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Earnings
Sonepar Announces Record 2022 Results
The posted sales worth more than $35 billion.
March 23, 2023
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DXP Enterprises Anticipates 'Significant' 2022 Sales Growth
The pump and MROP distributor provided preliminary results from the latest fiscal year.
March 23, 2023
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Operations
FocusCFO, ITR Economics Announce Partnership
The agreement aims to provide a team of experts to support executives in building reliable strategies.
March 23, 2023
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Security Breach: Thinking Like the Bad Guy
Risk assessments must focus on "vulnerability bounties" and responses that close all the windows.
March 23, 2023
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Must-Have ERP Features for Your Automotive Business
The auto industry is growing — but so is the competition.
March 23, 2023
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Economy
Fed Raises Key Rate Despite Bank Turmoil
But the central bank signaled that it could be nearing the end of its aggressive streak of rate hikes.
March 23, 2023
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Staffing Changes
BlueLinx Chief Executive Steps Down
The building products distributor named Shyam Reddy as its new president and CEO.
March 22, 2023
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Earnings
Enerpac Tool Posts Higher Q2 Sales, Earnings
The company raised its forecast for the remainder of the year.
March 22, 2023