MDM’s first-ever Future of Distribution Summit will take place online on Tuesday, April 13.
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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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MDM’s first-ever Future of Distribution Summit will take place online on Tuesday, April 13.
This issue of MDM Premium takes a deep dive into the distribution M&A landscape for the remainder of 2021. Topics covered include historical thinking that led to today’s perspectives, how 2020 shaped investor and seller mindsets and what to think about when planning a transaction of your own. We’ve also got news on Walmart’s latest automation moves and how you can get a sneak peek at the industry’s future through MDM’s next virtual event.
B2B e-commerce vets Brian Beck and Andy Hoar will launch on March 30 their new MasterB2B online video series. Billed as “the un-webinar,” Beck and Hoar will welcome industry guests in regular lively discussions.
The company is on a long-term environmental sustainability journey, supported and reinforced by executive leadership.
This issue of MDM Premium is future-focused. You will learn tips from a top plastics distributor on how to be both environmentally conscious and business savvy for company longevity. Then, you will discover how analytics can reshape the way your business operates. Dive into the February 25 issue now.
MDM’s new award nomination period is open through March 19, 2021.
MDM’s new award nomination period is open through March 19, 2021.
These are the latest indicators on revenue and pricing based on fourth-quarter 2020 results and distributor and manufacturer expectations for first-quarter and full-year 2021. Distributors are optimistic about future business performance.
The commitment to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040 aligns with the company’s mission to preserve the environment in part by helping to deliver energy efficiencies to customers.
Kathy Mazzarella of Graybar, Debbie Weitzman of Cardinal Health Inc. and D.G. Macpherson of Grainger spoke on a National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors Digital Summit panel about how they’ve led their businesses over the past year and how lessons learned during COVID-19 can help influence the industry.
This issue of MDM Premium is features inspiring stories from executives at leading distribution companies on how they overcame the challenges of 2020 and what they are doing to continue to bring positive change to their companies. Read on for inspiration from NW Synergy, Graybar, Cardinal Health and Grainger.
What does it take to build successful habits and keep them going for the long term? Consider setting micro goals for yourself and your business.
Distributors, manufacturers and industry representatives alike are pinning their expectations for the year primarily on the speed of the vaccine rollout. With that in mind, they are largely bullish on the second half of the year.
Distributors, manufacturers and industry representatives alike are pinning their expectations for the year primarily on the speed of the vaccine rollout. With that in mind, they are largely bullish on the second half of the year.
These are the latest indicators on revenue and pricing based on fourth-quarter 2020 results and distributor and manufacturer expectations for first-quarter and full-year 2021. Distributors are optimistic about future business performance.
Our first quarterly data issue of 2021 is packed with benchmark information from the fourth quarter of 2020 to help guide your decision-making. 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.
With the benefit of today’s data tools, visualization software and reporting tools, customer stratification is more valuable than ever.
The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors plans to hold a highly interactive event, according to president and CEO Eric Hoplin.
Texas distribution center allows distributor to practice what they preach on automation excellence.
