Leadership has been a critical differentiator for how well a distribution firm has performed over the past three years of disruption. Leadership consultant, coach and author Alain Hunkins discusses the transition from old- to new-school leadership, employee-customer experience, and how to build an energized work culture.
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Take a look back on the year and see what news stories drew the most attention from our audience in 2023.
Some sellers say Amazon's AI-based tool created to help summarize product reviews into highlights is exaggerating negative feedback.
Norm Fasteners will establish its first U.S. manufacturing facility to support the electric vehicle supply chain and other customers.
The ransomware group that hit Henry Schein's systems twice so far — affecting data for nearly 30,000 people — says it's planning a third attack.
Time for a check-up on the state of the industry as 2023 ends. Mike Marks and Tom Gale review the shifts – seismic and otherwise – that have shaped the competitive landscape across the dimensions of sales channels, digital, data analytics and culture.
We detail just how much of a hefty sum the six-week strike will cost GM, Ford and Stellantis each in lost profit and revenues.
Amazon's incoming generative AI chatbot was built to respond to data analysis queries and questions about supply chain decisions.
Construction Resources will allow Home Depot to expand the capabilities it offers professional contractors, a target market for the retailer.
Based on lower-than-expected DIY sales, partially offset by positive Pro customer comp sales, Lowe's updated its outlook for the year.
When Wesco merged with Anixter in 2020, it took on a margin improvement plan, which may help the company reach its 10% EBITDA margin target.
A cyberattack on Henry Schein forced the healthcare products distributor to take systems offline and update its financial guidance.
An Ace Hardware official said its systems are restored a little over a week after a cyberattack disrupted shipments and online orders.
Are you an early adopter? Are you falling behind the curve? Where do you stand among all the hype of generative AI in distribution?
It’s strategy season, and even optimistic predictions are for flattish 2024 industry growth. Mike Marks & Tom Gale discuss the bottom-line impact in dealing with whatever your big gorilla(s) looks like.
GM followed suit days after the autoworkers union reached a deal with Ford and Stellantis.
In line with The Home Depot's efforts to grow its underserved Pro market, the retail giant has named two executives to help lead the charge.
The surprise walkout comes days after UAW President highlighted the "shortcomings" of Stellantis’ current offer.
James Dorn joins MDM's Tom Gale to bust the myth of not being able to grow both top-line revenue and margin in challenging market conditions.