Joe Nowlan

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Supply chain companies recognize the value of the Internet of Things, but many struggle to find the best ways to invest in and implement new technologies.
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It’s a good time to be a buyer of electronic components, as distributors and manufacturers step up their IoT capabilities, improve service levels, and broaden product offerings...
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Flat power-transmission numbers make for more work, value-adds as suppliers await uptick in certain industrial sectors.
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Oil exploration’s roller coaster is still a wild ride for industrial distributors and others serving oil and gas industry customers.

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An aging population creates greater demand for medical devices—and an attractive new market for industrial distributors.
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Motion-control technology providers are following a successful 2014 with a steady 2015, emphasizing service and training options for customers at all levels.
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Suppliers cite slowly growing demand for online ordering capabilities, but point to staples such as personalized service, fabrication capabilities, and fast delivery when it comes...
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A harsh winter and ongoing economic concerns add up to slower business conditions for OEM suppliers.
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Today’s focus on delivering a quality-engineered product has industrial suppliers stepping up their service offerings.
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Value-adds, engineering services contribute to distributors’ anticipated strength across all markets.