Quick Hits: Recapping Grainger’s Q3, And Interline’s $2M Settlement

In this latest episode of ID Quick Hits — our 50th — editor Mike Hockett recaps Grainger's third quarter financial report and Interline Brands' $2 million settlement it has to pay for overbilling two Massachusetts state authorities.

Oct 17th, 2017

In this latest episode of ID Quick Hits — our 50th — editor Mike Hockett recaps Grainger's third quarter financial report and Interline Brands' $2 million settlement it has to pay for overbilling two Massachusetts state authorities.

Tyson Foods is one of the companies that already said it would require workers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Who's Covered by a Vaccine Mandate?

A quick guide to America's patchwork of COVID-19 shot requirements.

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Manufacturing’s Newest (and Biggest) Challenge

Hackers continue to target industrial control systems and legacy security measures primarily because they utilize outdated technology.

ID's 2021 Big 50 List Debuts Sept. 28

Here's our teaser for this year's Big 50 List. Who moved up, down or joined the list? Find out starting later this month.

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3 Ways Inventory Apps Can Improve Cycle Counting for Distributors

There are ways to enhance cycle counting to understand your item usage at a granular level, optimizing inventory levels and reducing costs.

RunX CEO Ankur Dahiya, center, takes part in a meeting with employees Nitin Aggarwal, left, and JD Palomino, right, at a rented office in San Francisco, Friday, Aug. 27, 2021. The eight-worker startup rents the office one day a week so Dahiya can meet with remote working employees who live nearby but other employees are in Canada, Nevada, and Oregon.

Businesses Find Remote Work Is Easier to Begin than End

The transition has been complicated by the rapid spread of the delta variant.

This June 16 photo shows the facade of the New York Stock Exchange.

Once Seen As a Fad, Sustainable Investing Sweeps Wall Street

ESG investing has kept gaining in popularity despite once being dismissed as a mere niche.

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What Can Employers Do if Workers Avoid Vaccines?

With one vaccine now FDA-approved, companies are taking a harder stance and requiring vaccinations for any remaining holdouts.

Turtle & Hughes Outlines Sustainability Strategy in New Report

The electrical and industrial products distributor's 2021 ESG Report details a three-pronged strategy.

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Why Pursuing Unified Workflow Will Handicap Your Organization, and a Superior Approach, Courtesy of Your Local Restaurant

Ballistix leader Justin Roff-Marsh explains how prioritizing organization-wide workflow is often a mistake, and what should instead be the focus.

Right now, many warehouses are understaffed, making it difficult for supply chains to holistically meet faster delivery requirements and manage the rising rates of returns brought on by widespread click-and-collect and home delivery services.

What Warehouse Operators Should Consider Before Investing in Automation

Explore the three key actions every organization should contemplate.

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Why End-to-end Visibility is Key for Inventory Optimization in Wholesale Distribution

Operating without visibility is one of the biggest blockers to supply chain performance.

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How 8 Distributors Rapidly Boosted Sales and Profit Over the Past 16 Months

Check out eight process-improvement action items that keyed growth for distributors during the pandemic, which could serve as inspiration for your planning.