The annual event resumed in person this week in Virginia, with 200 industry leaders discussing life in a post-pandemic world, near-term outlooks and building online sales platforms.
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Manufacturers' goods, construction spending and advance wholesale inventories rose in January, according to data from the federal government.
The venerable company gathered customers in person to discuss state of the industry while showcasing the latest product innovations.
An unprecedented labor situation necessitates an innovative approach to hiring. Being data-driven and developing talent strategies are among the ways employers can succeed.
A recent GDP forecast revised upward for last year's 4Q, but 2022's pace of growth so far is slower than 2021. Brian Lewandowski from the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado outlines how recent trends may impact distributors.
The increase in revenues is well above 2019 and 2020 as U.S. inflation rises to its highest level since 1982.
An unprecedented labor situation necessitates an innovative approach to hiring. Being data-driven and developing talent strategies are among the ways employers can succeed.
With significant upward revision in November and December, hundreds of thousands of more jobs were created than economists initially expected.
Like a New Year’s hangover, pricing and inflation shape 2022 challenges, says the latest Baird-MDM Industrial Distribution Survey.
Enlivened by the chance to safely rub elbows with other distribution stakeholders, industry leaders met this week to discuss the future of the industry, including planning for future growth and retaining quality talent.
The forecast is positive for 2022 and beyond as the economy is expected to stabilize, according to MDM's 2022 Industry Outlook.
