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Industrial Distribution's 74th Survey of Operations Report, Pt. 2

See what our respondents had to say about their supplier relations, the value they provide, and employment, along with their comments.

Industrial Distribution's 74th Survey of Operations Report, Pt. 1

See what our respondents had to say about their demographics, primary concerns, technology & e-commerce usage, and balance sheet.

The Biggest Roadblocks on the Way to Digital Transformation

Automation for the sake of automation is the surest path to have your digital venture go down in flames.

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Suffered a Ransomware Attack? You May Be Able to Deduct Your Payment

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Additive Manufacturing Needs Quality Control

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Pandemic-Era Small Business Innovations That Will Stick

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Employee Background Checks: Beyond Ban-The-Box

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Why Ransomware is So Dangerous and Difficult to Prevent

High-profile attacks on the world's largest meat producer and the U.S.' biggest fuel pipeline have brought the issue top of mind.

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3 Ways Digital Technology Can Overcome Staffing Shortages

Incorporating technology into talent acquisition to help address skills gaps can reduce the need to hit the panic button.

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ID Editorial: Have We Reached the Other Side?

ID executive editor Anna Wells highlights how optimism is apparent in the result of this year's ID Survey of Distributor Operations.

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ID's May/June Digital Edition

ID's May/June digital edition features the results of our annual Survey of Distributor Operations, covering everything from technology usage to employment. Also see a profile on Endries International, and much more.

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The 4 Essential Tips For Safety In Your CNC Machine Shop

Make sure that your shop is safe.

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The External Workforces Helping Manufacturing Move Forward

The use of temporary workers, contractors, consultants, and freelancers dealing with furloughs and layoffs could help boost the manufacturing workforce.

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Can Employers Mandate COVID-19 Vaccination?

Yes, with some exceptions.

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ID In-Depth: How Endries International Took the Pandemic In Stride

Endries International couldn’t predict the pandemic, but they were ready anyway.

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How To Increase Your Company’s Digital Presence To Drive Revenue

Modern digital marketing enables your company to attract quality prospects that your sales team otherwise could never reach.

A customer exits a corner market while wearing a protective mask in the retail shopping district of the SoHo neighborhood of the Manhattan borough of New York, Friday, May 14, 2021. Gov. Andrew Cuomo has yet to say whether he will change his state’s mask mandate in light of new federal guidance that eases rules for fully vaccinated people.

States, Businesses Sort Out New Mask Guidelines

As many business owners pointed out, there is no easy way to determine who has been vaccinated and who hasn't.

The Top 10 States for Start-Ups

California is not on the list and #1 might surprise you.

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Sales is NOT an Outside Activity. It Hasn’t Been for Years.

Justin Roff-Marsh argues that if you design your sales function around the concept of sales as an outside activity, you will seriously handicap growth.