A well-thought-out plan is critical to any business initiative. The latest issue of MDM Premium features several success stories, each driven by a plan that did not make assumptions and skip the basics.
Elizabeth Galentine
Elizabeth Galentine is editor in chief of Modern Distribution Management. Prior to joining MDM in 2018 as Editor, Elizabeth Galentine ran her own content services agency and led the editorial team for a national employee benefits media company for nearly 10 years.
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We cover a wide spectrum of topics in the May 25 issue of MDM Premium, all designed to move your company forward. Read about how Kimball Midwest was able to transition its already-successful training and development program to a remote format. Learn insider tips from an e-commerce executive on what it takes to build a successful online presence on any platform. And discover the in-house initiatives that are most helpful to have in place when recruiting the next generation of talent.
Net sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021 decreased 13.7% compared to the previous year.
Join us live on Tuesday, June 29 for the latest on digital customer experience, technology and change management, and future innovation.
In this issue of MDM Premium, MSC Industrial Supply's CEO details the thinking behind his company's years-long effort to transform its operations and realign its value proposition. We also dive into how supply chain issues could affect the speed of a post-COVID-19 economic recovery, and break down how the pandemic continues to impact construction sector performance.
Join us live on Tuesday, June 29 for the latest on digital customer experience, technology and change management, and future innovation.
The latest quarterly MDM-Baird Industrial Distribution survey shows distributors are paying close attention to pricing inflation, supply chain issues and technology adoption challenges.
The latest quarterly MDM-Baird Industrial Distribution survey shows distributors are paying close attention to pricing inflation, supply chain issues and technology adoption challenges.
The second quarterly data issue of 2021 contains benchmark information from the first quarter of 2021, straight from nearly 500 respondents to the latest MDM-Baird quarterly survey. It includes sector-specific commentary from distributors in the industrial, electrical, HVAC/plumbing, building products, gases/welding, pipes, valves and fittings markets. You will also find the latest pricing trends and financial metrics and trading multiples.
Brian DiBella, president of Electrical Wiring Systems at Legrand North America, will serve as the Board Chair for the coming year.
This was the fastest pace for combined single-family and multifamily construction since June 2006.
Atlanta-based retail giant said it will open two more distribution centers in Miami in 2022.
ADI Global Distribution vice president of global operations helped carry the company through the complexity of COVID-19 with "creative and unique" solutions.
The future we’re headed toward has no sympathy for resource constraints, resistance to change or incompatible legacy systems.
MDM's inaugural class of Women in Distribution Award winners make for a powerful group of leaders whose company initiatives and industry outreach are a boon to the profession. Read their stories in the April 10 issue.
The future we’re headed toward has no sympathy for resource constraints, resistance to change or incompatible legacy systems.
Already a 50% partner in Werner Ventures LLC, the legal entity that owns Minnesota-based Werner Electric, Van Meter intends to make a stock purchase of the remaining business. The sale is expected to close on April 30.
The acquisition is designed to enhance the growing data communications product category within ADI Global Distribution, according to the global manufacturer and distributor of technology-driven products and solutions.
As spring unfolds, MDM takes a deep dive into new beginnings with a Premium issue full of content on recruiting the next generation of talent and what it means to thrive in a post-pandemic business environment. Read the March 25 issue now for a sneak peek at the future of distribution.
Harnessing the power of data can transform a distributor. This article introduces distributors to the benefits of analytics, including how data-informed decisions can help a company analyze market potential, profile customers and better target prospects — all of which can grow revenue, reduce costs and improve profitability.
