However, certain markets continue to see strong demand and runway, led by U.S. manufacturing.
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Mike Hockett examines the latest economic trending data as it pertains to wholesale distributors, including their revenue expectations through next year.
MDM's September content eyed what a leading distributor looks like in 2030; equipment leasing vs. purchasing considerations; and a deep dive on Ferguson's market positioning.
Endries International CEO Michael Knight discusses his first year leading the fast-growing OEM fasteners distributor, his thoughts on AI ethics and the power of coaching your staff.
Now two weeks past MDM's marquee in-person thought leadership event, we reflect upon insights that several attendees shared from their experience there.
James Dorn and Tom Gale discuss distributors’ use of data analytics to inform profitability decisions in the year ahead, which figures to involve more strategy as firms can't lean on inflation.
We extract key takeaways from the plumbing, HVAC, PVF and industrial supplies distribution giant’s earnings call on Sept. 25.
The notion that 'no one wants to work' persists amid labor challenges in distribution. But organizational leadership expert Dr. Donte Vaughn says it's a major misnomer, which we explore in a culture discussion.
The company added $780 million in combined revenue from acquisitions during its fiscal 2023, which ended July 31. Find a recap of the distribution giant's financials.
The honors were announced at AD's Industrial & Safety North American Meeting Sept. 12-15 outside of Denver.
Mike Hockett distills key themes and takeaways from MDM's marquee thought leadership conference event, held Sept. 18-20 in Denver.
The news comes less than a month after plastics resin distributor M. Holland said it would be acquired by Ravago.
As distributors look to modernize their facility equipment, financing is always the biggest question. This Q&A sheds light on what distributors should keep in mind as they consider buying vs. leasing.
Adding 400 jobs, it makes El Paso the copany's largest factory hub in the U.S.
Following July's considerable 1.0% monthly gain, August was held by somewhat by a drop in automotive output.
Mike Hockett examines the latest economic trending data as it pertains to wholesale distributors, including their revenue expectations through next year.
Research lead Kevin Reid-Morris and Tom Gale discuss the insights, surprises and hopes for AI that this 2023 exploration surfaced, along with behaviors and supporting building blocks for distributor AI success.
In MDM's debut Spotlight feature, we profile how flexibility and forward vision continue to lead this plumbing, HVAC and PVC supplies distributor after more than 126 years.
With less industry concern over the economy and supply chain, August gave MDM a chance to explore other topics that haven’t dominated headlines in 2023.
STAFDA CEO Georgia Foley stops by to discuss the association's new educational initiative, how U.S. Infrastructure Bill funds are impacting industry demand and to preview the group's annual convention.