NetSuite Launches Ship Central App to Improve Warehouse Operations
The app aims to help organizations optimize operations, eliminate manual processes and speed customer deliveries.
September 2022
MDM’s SHIFT Conference Delivers Change Management in Spades
Whether you attended or not, get a general recap of what happened at MDM's Sept. 25-27 SHIFT conference and the value it provided to the distribution community.
Sonepar Appoints 2 SVPs to Lead Digital Transformation
The positions are for SVP of digital enterprise and SVP of business relationship management and data insights.
Amazon’s New “Pinch-Grasp” Warehouse Robot Can Handle 1,000 Items an Hour
3D modeling and machine learning power the new development that aims to increase efficiency in Amazon's fulfillment centers.
September M&A Roundup: Month Starts and Ends with Flurry
Get caught up on the more than two dozen deals MDM covered this past month.
Victaulic Acquires Metal Fabrication Supplier in Tennessee
Adding Tennessee Metal Fabricating Corp. supports Victualic's growth in the infrastructure market and increases its capacity for large-diameter piping.
ProSource Supply Sold from One PE Firm to Another
ProSource operates seven plumbing, lighting and residential hardware showrooms across North and South Carolina.
Breaking Down Amazon Business’ New eProcurement Report
Amazon Business's second annual Procurement Report shed some light on the state of the distribution industry and where it might be headed.
BlackHawk Industrial Joins ISEA
BlackHawk said joining the International Safety Equipment Association will allow the company to bring more value to its industrial manufacturers.
Holland Pump Makes Acquisitions in Pennsylvania & Maryland
It adds three branch locations to Florida-based Holland, giving it 13 overall.
Amazon Raising Frontline Wages to Above $19 Per Hour
The company previously raised average starting pay to above $18 per hour in 2021.
Sonepar USA to Acquire Electrical Distributors PEPCO, Basin-River
PEPCO adds 10 branch locations and an expected $300 million in 2022 revenue to Sonepar, while Basin River adds a single branch.
Envoy Solutions to Acquire Jansan Distributor in Tampa
It will be Envoy’s 11th bolt-on so far this year.
MSA Safety Opens New U.K. Firefighter Protection Plant
The investment in the expanded, state-of-the-art facility enhances MSA’s production and service capabilities for fire protective clothing.
Unpacking SHIFT: What Distribution Leaders Do Differently to Outperform
Mike Hockett breaks down the opening keynote presentation at MDM's SHIFT Conference, which featured plenty of new market data from McKinsey & Company.
Grainger Named a Best Workplace for Women by Fortune
The MRO products giant outlined numerous initiatives it sponsors to support women in the workplace.
Ferguson Nets $28.6B Sales in Fiscal 2022
The world’s largest plumbing products distributor saw 21.4% growth in the May-July period.
3M Launches New Platform to Combat Counterfeits
The Verify platform aims to help consumers, distributors, employees and the general public avoid buying counterfeit 3M products.
Winsupply President on Drones, Innovation, M&A and More
John McKenzie joins the MDM Podcast to discuss the distributor’s new drone delivery program and Innovation Center, as well as the strategy behind its frequent acquisitions. We also dove into how Winsupply’s employee-ownership opportunity pays dividends across the organization.
LeadSmart, Moblico Announce Strategic Partnership
The two companies on Sept. 23 jointly announced a strategic partnership and technology integration plan.
