New data provided to MDM offers an update on distributors' 2022-2024 revenue expectations and forecasts overall economic trajectory.
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Our latest podcast focuses on maintaining perspective and paying attention to actions and tangible data amid all the broad economic downturn talk.
A recent MDM webcast discussion explores the proliferation of distribution-specific marketplaces and the nuance involved.
The company said it saw benefits of carryover pricing impacts from 1Q, alongside continued strong underlying demand from industrial and construction customers.
Tom Gale sits down with CSO Claudia Hughes to discuss the ins and outs of distributor Global Industrial's unique sales structure and go-to-market strategy.
Economic indicators suggest the pace of growth may be slowing across distribution sectors. Download MDM's June 2022 issue of Premium Monthly to read more.
MDM's Mike Hockett shares new Census Bureau data that illustrates the gap between wholesale distributors' reported vs. "real" revenues over the past year.
Communication was the central topic in the latest Quicktake podcast featuring MDM's Tom Gale and IRCG's Mike Marks, as the two dug into what transparency really means.
In the wake of another — and bigger — Fed rate hike aimed to tame inflation, we examine a number of economic indicators from the past two weeks.
IRCG's Mike Marks provides perspective amid all the volatility, uncertainty, chaos and ambiguity that have escalated following pessimistic economic reports.
Amid the labor situation, succession planning shouldn't be overlooked in a time when it is more important than ever. Here are the keys to fostering and identifying future leaders.
Despite impressive first-quarter sales and profit numbers for major distributors, stakeholders may still notice a hint of caution in the air as the calendar turns to summer. Download MDM's May 2022 Premium Monthly issue to read more.
With new B2B marketplaces now popping up regularly, distributors have come to embrace them as a means to compete and grow.
While the pace of daily sales decelerated, overall sales remained robust as the company made further strides in hiring.
MDM's Tom Gale and Indian River Consulting's Mike Marks discuss what's in store for distributors in 2022's second half.
It’s only MSC’s third acquisition since 2018, gaining a fellow metalworking and industrial supplies distributor.
It stems from Motion’s recent $1.3 billion acquisition of Kaman Distribution Group and unites the company’s top-tier fluid power business units.
This week's MDM Podcast features Mike Hockett's interview with NAHAD's Molly Mullins from the association's recent convention, where they chatted about NAHAD's role in the industry and how its members are handling current challenges.
Will conditions get better? Worse? Stay the same? Here's what distributors are saying.
Executives from SBP Holdings, Alaska Rubber Group and Flexaust share how they are navigating the historically challenging labor situation.