Vesna Brajkovic

Union Pacific, NS Merger to Unify Link in U.S. Industrial Supply Chain. Here’s What to Know

As two of America's freight railroads move to merge, industrial supply chains could see both streamlined coast-to-coast shipping and reduced competitive alternatives in an increasingly consolidated market. Here are the key details and context distributors should be aware of.

July 30, 2025

Leadership

Distributors Rate Succession Plans “Decent” — Is that Enough?

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July 25, 2025

JanSan

Uline to Add Massive DC in Connecticut

Uline expects the 1.2 million-square-foot DC to be fully operational by November 2026.

July 23, 2025

Technology

The Salesperson Hook: Build Sales Technology that Sells Itself

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June 26, 2025

Legal & Regulatory Issues

First PVC Price Fixing Settlement Awards $6M to Buyers

To avoid the cost and uncertainty of litigation, OPIS has agreed to settle and cooperate with ongoing litigation.

June 11, 2025

Cybersecurity

Food Distributor UNFI Partially Crippled by Cyberattack

A cyberattack on United Natural Foods Inc., a primary distributor to Whole Foods, continues to cause disruptions to business operations.

June 9, 2025

Tariffs

Analysis: Major Distributors Eye Diversification and Decoupling from China

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June 5, 2025

JanSan

JanSan Distributor Jon-Don Closes; Aramsco Buys Assets

Citing "financial hardships," Jon-Don closed its doors on May 9 after more than 40 years in business.

May 22, 2025

Featured Premium

Distribution Center, Warehouse Metrics Reveal Size-Based Demand

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May 1, 2025

Fasteners

Hillman Posts Modest Increase in 1Q Sales, Calls for Price Increases Amid Tariffs

During an earnings call, Hillman officials committed to supply chain diversification and lowering its exposure to China-based suppliers amid tariff uncertainties.

April 29, 2025

Leadership

How to Succeed as a Woman in Distribution: Advice from Top Industry Leaders

If you’ve ever wanted to ask: “How do I do it, too?” MDM’s 2025 Women in Distribution share their best advice and words of encouragement for women pursuing a career in distribution.

April 25, 2025

Tariffs

Distributors Forecast Shaky 1-10% COGS Increase with Tariffs Influence

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April 21, 2025

Operations

Amazon Debuts LTL Service in U.S.

The addition of less-than-truckload service means suppliers who sell through Amazon's eCommerce platform have more inbound shipping options.

April 11, 2025

Tariffs

Trump Pauses Reciprocal Tariffs, Except For ‘Retaliatory’ China

China faces a 125% tariff hike while Trump issues a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for most others. A 10% baseline tariff remains.

April 9, 2025

Leadership

MDM Podcast: Be the Steve Irwin of Distribution and Rethink Team Dynamics

Contrary to popular belief, culture isn't a soft skill. It's a competitive advantage, says executive leadership consultant Darcy Blessing-Williams, who is set to speak at MDM's SHIFT conference in May. She joins the podcast to discuss a zookeeper framework geared for understanding and fostering team behavior.

April 7, 2025

Tariffs

Trump Imposes Sweeping Reciprocal Tariffs

President Trump established a 10% baseline tariff and unveiled reciprocal tariffs on dozens of countries, including China, the EU and Vietnam ranging from 15 to 48%.

April 2, 2025

Sales & Marketing

MDM Podcast: Why Tech Fails Salespeople & How to Leverage it

Former Wesco leader Ben Albu shares why so many sales tools end up in the "technology graveyard" in this preview to his SHIFT Conference session on leveraging sales technology for success.