Current Trends Impacting Distribution Strategy

Four key trends have played a significant role in influencing distribution strategy through the first half of 2013 - and are helping to turn around the distribution industry after uncertainty plagued businesses in 2012.

A recent article on the Modern Distribution Management website outlines those trends, which include: 

1) Human resources must become a focal point for hiring and training, even for smaller businesses.

2) Paying more attention to data and how to use it to implement changes and improve margins.

3) Looking for ways to increase growth by adding lines of business and new products.

4) Mergers and acquisitions remain popular and consolidation is changing how distributors use technology and the type of products they offer.

To read more, visit the Advanced Distribution Today blog.

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