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Posts By Mike Hockett
He's been the chairman of XPO since its founding in 2011, followed by spinoff GXO in 2021.
New research highlights how quickly automation is moving from pilot projects to mainstream strategy across US industrial companies. With nearly all firms planning new automation investments — and robotics adoption poised to accelerate — the findings point to a strengthening market for physical automation products, creating fresh opportunities for electrical, motion control and industrial supplies distributors.
The FTC says combining Henkel’s Loctite brand with Liquid Nails would eliminate head-to-head competition between the two largest construction adhesive brands sold through major U.S. home improvement retailers.
Though up year-over-year, September wholesale durable goods sales saw a considerable monthly decline. We break down the Census Bureau's latest monthly Wholesale Trade Report here.
Three dissents underscored a shift toward less appetite for future cuts in 2026.
GEP’s newest volatility index shows spare capacity widening across global supply chains — with North America seeing the steepest pullback. Manufacturers are delaying orders ahead of a key tariff ruling, reinforcing a buyer’s market heading into 2026. Here's a breakdown of the data and analysis of what it means for distributors.
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While major OEMs have advanced ESG programs, much of the components ecosystem lacks consistent benchmarks, and EcoVadis is beginning to change that conversation. This sponsored article by master wholesaler Waldom Electronics explores the opportunity here for distributors and manufacturers.
The distributor posted its fifth straight month of double-digit daily sales gains despite a soft demand backdrop and topped analysts’ expectations, powered by acceleration in heavy manufacturing.
November's issue contains articles that cover Motion's "Shark Tank" for technology investment; How agentic AI could transform procurement and supplier onboarding; what Amazon Business' Gen-AI tools mean for distributors; Optimas Solutions' growth path; our research on the industry's top concerns entering 2026 and what distributors are spending on eCommerce; and more.
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The association says the state’s law is driving unexpected and unsustainable costs for businesses across the interstate supply chain.
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Monthly sales decelerated from July’s modest gain, while year-over-year sales remained strong, aided by inflation impacts. See how each product sector fared in August.
Foley has been with STAFDA since 1994, and CEO since 2000.
As distributors expand and diversify, compliance risks are ever-present and can result in operational disruption if due diligence is overlooked. Here, we discuss what’s at stake for the industry on this front and how MDM’s Dec. 11 webcast is set to tackle this issue head-on.
HD provided details on GMS' early returns upon its September acquisition, as well as longer-term results and outlook for SRS alongside broader Pro performance.
The accolade accounts for trust among large companies’ employees, customers, investors and media. Numerous MDM Top Distributors garnered recognition.
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