MDM Staff, Author at Modern Distribution Management

Oracle Launches Agentic Applications Across its Fusion Cloud Suite

Oracle has launched a new suite of Fusion agentic AI applications — embedded directly in its cloud platform — that use coordinated AI agents to automate workflows, make decisions and execute tasks across finance, HR, supply chain and customer experience functions.

March 30, 2026

Electrical

Werner Acquires ETCO Electric Supply in Wisconsin Boost

It further strengthens Werner's native Wisconsin presence, netting it two locations serving customers in the central and northern regions of the state.

March 30, 2026

Construction

New Concrete Distribution Platform Suncrete Nets $215M in Financing

Most of it comes from a common stock financing round for the company that plans to expand throughout the U.S. Sunbelt region.

March 30, 2026

Building Materials/Construction

MacArthur Distribution Unites Lumber Subsidiaries Weeks and Snavely Under New Brand

The company said the move is in direct response to customer and supplier feedback calling for a more unified enterprise structure.

March 30, 2026

Manufacturing

PHI Hydraulics Acquired by U.K. Firm

The acquisition enhances Danville, VA-based Unison Tube's product portfolio of tube technology in the U.S.

March 27, 2026

Operations

USPS Plans Temporary Rate Hike Beginning in April

The 8% price increase would "provide a necessary bridge to a permanent mechanism to reflect market conditions in prices for competitive products," USPS officials said.

March 27, 2026

Power Transmission/Motion Control/Fluid Power

Motion Expands in Mexico with Two Branches

The two facilities join a network of 14 established Motion branches across Mexico.

March 26, 2026

Construction

Core & Main Annual Sales Grow 3% as Margin, Profit Rise

The 2025 gain was despite one fewer selling week than 2024 for the infrastructure supplies distributor.

March 24, 2026

Staffing Changes

Genuine Parts’ Information & Digital Leader Departing Amid Company Overhaul

GPC doesn’t plan to name a successor as it readies to separate its Motion and NAPA subsidiaries into standalone public companies.

March 24, 2026

Grocery & Foodservice Distribution

Southern Glazer’s Deploys Drone-Based Inventory System Across Distribution Network

The company is using autonomous technology to audit warehouse stock, improve accuracy and reallocate labor from manual cycle counts to higher-value tasks. Get the details here.

March 24, 2026

HVACR

Former NAW Programs Director to Lead Winsupply’s Training Initiatives

After 4 years at NAW, they will now lead and shape the future of training programs for over 9,000 employees at local companies and service companies of Winsupply.

March 24, 2026

Construction

January U.S. Construction Unexpectedly Slides, NonRes Flat

It was the fourth straight monthly decline for private nonresidential spending, which is now down 8% from its December 2023 all-time high.

March 23, 2026

Legal & Regulatory Issues

Trump Administration Proposes Federal AI Standard

The administration is pushing for a single federal AI standard to replace a growing patchwork of state rules. If enacted, the framework could simplify compliance for distributors and accelerate AI adoption across the sector — with broad implications for software vendors and digital strategy. Here's what to know.

March 23, 2026

HVACR

Winsupply to Substantially Expand DC Space in Atlanta, Oklahoma City, Dayton

Adding 1.6 million square feet of space, the projects are expected to complete by fall of 2027.

March 23, 2026

Electrical

Sonepar USA Completes Advanced Cybersecurity Certification

The designation allows Sonepar to support customers across federally regulated sectors, including defense-related industrial manufacturing, contractors and critical infrastructure.

March 23, 2026

Aerospace

AFC Industries Acquires Allied Inventory Systems in Aerospace Boost

AFC launched its Aerospace & Defense business unit this past fall.

March 23, 2026

Grocery & Foodservice Distribution

UNFI to Close Wisconsin DC, Cut Over 400 Jobs in Automation Push

It follows a Fort Wayne, IN facility closer a year earlier, while the grocery distributor is expanding new facilities infused with automation technologies.

March 20, 2026

Paper Products & Packaging Distribution

Gravis Acquires Fellow Bulk Packaging Distributor Procon Pacific

Both companies supply flexible bulk containers and woven bags serving customers in chemicals, food and mineral industries.

March 20, 2026

Safety Products

3M, Bain Capital to Form $2B Fire & Safety Venture with Acquisition

3M is set to spin off its Scott Safety subsidiary as it partners with Bain to buy Madison Fire & Rescue to combine those two entities into a new business to serve firefighters, first responders and industrial workers.

March 20, 2026

Grocery & Foodservice Distribution

Southern Glazer’s to Acquire Anheuser-Busch Distributors in New York, Colorado

The bolt-ons enable Southern Glazer's a stronger offering of leading AB brands that include MIchelob ULTRA, Busch Light, Budweiser and Budlight, along with hard beverages.

March 20, 2026

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