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April 2026

CBP Updates Tariff Refund Process as White House Expands Metals, Pharma Tariffs

Importers may eventually reclaim even liquidated IEEPA tariff payments as CBP rolls out a phased refund system covering most entries first. The update comes as the Trump administration launches new and revised duties, raising both recovery opportunities and cost risks for distributors. Get the key details here.

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AI’s Customer Service Impacts, and How to Choose the Right Tech Partner

In this sponsored MDM Amplify podcast episode, Canals Co-Founder and CTO Erez Arnon joins to unpack what MDM’s latest AI research reveals about customer service as one of distribution’s highest-impact use cases. Just as importantly, Arnon shares practical guidance on how to vet AI vendors in a crowded, hype-filled market, including key red flags and must-have proof points.

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MDM’s Ludwig Meister Case Study Report Now Available

Ludwig Meister shows how disciplined sequencing — not flashy tech — drives real innovation. Authored by former longtime MDM CEO and Editor Tom Gale, this case study details how the German distributor built a data-driven, AI-enabled operation by prioritizing internal processes, clean data and execution before transforming sales and customer experience.

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F.W. Webb Launches Mobile App to Extend Branch Experience to the Jobsite

F.W. Webb has launched a mobile app that brings real-time inventory, pricing and order management to contractors’ fingertips — extending the branch experience to the jobsite as customers increasingly run their businesses from their phones.

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