Distribution’s newest mission: Lean in to help your customers innovate, then double back to add capabilities and experiences in your business that complement those innovations. Mark Dancer explains.
Where Distributors Can Lean In to Innovate, and How Read More »
As a result of the consolidation, about 500 Republic Steel employees will be furloughed indefinitely.
Steelmaker Grupo Simec to Idle Plants in Ohio, New York Read More »
Amazon is already using AI to sort damaged goods, while Walmart uses ChatGPT to negotiate contracts with some suppliers.
Amazon Offers Sellers AI Tool to Write Product Descriptions Read More »
New orders of manufacturing technology totaled $411.3M in June, according to the latest U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report.
June Metalworking Orders Up 12.6% YoY Read More »
The company says the acquisition expands its beverage packaging capabilities and strengthens its position in North America.
Packaging Distributor TricorBraun Acquires CanSource Read More »
The distributor also announced a new leader for its Industrial Parts and Engineered Repair Services segments.
Wajax Industrial Parts Unit Continues Strong Growth in 2Q Read More »
In this conversation, James Dorn and Tom Gale look at the bigger picture of data analytics in distribution, the stages of competency, building blocks and ways organizations are building world-class capability.
QuickTake: The Data Analytics Journey in Distribution Read More »
It adds 18 locations and 220 employees to Border States as its first acquisition in 18 months.
Border States Acquires Sequel Electrical in Mississippi Read More »
August Wholesale Data: 2023-2024 Expectations Further Regress Slightly Read More »
July’s PPI increased at a faster pace in July vs. June, with core CPI posting its biggest one-month increase since February.
Services Pushed July Wholesale Inflation Above Expectations Read More »
Net sales for the quarter were down 3% from 2022, while net income attributable to Masonite dropped 18%.
Masonite 2Q Sales & Margins Slip Amid Softer Demand Read More »
The new headquarters offers a wellness center, kitchen, coffee and luncheon area, and a game room — complete with a golf simulator.
Turtle Opens Relocated New Jersey Headquarters Read More »
Total inventories of merchant wholesalers, except manufacturers’ sales branches and offices, also declined during the month.
U.S. Wholesale Revenues Declines Accelerated in June Read More »
Consumer prices increased at a slightly higher pace than in June, while core inflation ticked downward.
U.S. Consumer Inflation Expanded Modestly in July Read More »
The company reported that fiscal 4Q net sales were $1.2 Billion, up 9.1% YoY and up 8.6% on an organic basis.
Applied’s 2023 Fiscal Year Sees 16% Sales Gain Read More »
What Distributors Should Know About the Federal Sustainable Procurement Initiative Read More »
AFC Industries has burst onto MDM’s Top Industrial Distributors scene after several years of frequent acquisitions. We chat with CEO Kevin Godin about how the company has successfully managed all of its recent growth.
MDM Podcast: The Keys to AFC Industries’ Rapid Expansion Read More »
Fastenal has invested more than $300,000 in equipment and infrastructure to bale and consolidate used PE film for recycling by Trex.
Fastenal, Trex to Turn Used Pallet Wrap into Decking Products Read More »
The acquisition increases Relevant Industrial’s workforce to more than 450 employees at 37 strategic locations.
Relevant Industrial to Add Combustion Experts MW Nelson Read More »
Sales during the quarter were $428.0 million, a healthy increase over the $367.8 million reported during 2Q 2023.
DXP Sees Healthy 2Q Sales & Profit Gains Read More »
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