Supply chain productivity platform Augment has acquired stealth startup Merlin to enter wholesale distribution, integrating AI capabilities into its Augie platform and targeting quote-to-cash workflows for distributors.
Augment Acquires Merlin, Taps Applico Team to Drive AI Push in Distribution Read More »
Pricing has taken center stage in distribution. Zilliant’s Jim Vaughn joins the MDM Amplify Podcast to discuss how AI, volatility and smarter segmentation are reshaping pricing strategy — and why understanding customer value is more critical than ever.
Podcast — From Static to Dynamic: The Evolution of Distribution Pricing Science Read More »
It suggests solid growth for homebuilding throughout 1Q26 and into April.
March U.S. Housing Starts Continue Growth, with 13-Month Best for Single-Family Read More »
The Fed held rates steady again on April 29, maintaining a wait-and-see stance on inflation. The decision likely marks Jerome Powell’s final FOMC meeting as chair, extending a prolonged pause with implications for distributor demand and investment.
Fed Holds Rates Steady; Powell Says He’ll Stay on as Governor Read More »
The company pointed to continued broad end-market growth both year-over-year and sequentially, while pricing advanced primarily in memory-related products.
Avnet Jan-March Sales Surge 34% YoY, Margin Ticks Down Read More »
The electrical and industrial distributor keeps breaking company sales and profit records.
Graybar’s Double-Digit Sales Growth Continues Alongside Record Profit Read More »
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