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W.W. Grainger Chairman and CEO D.G. Macpherson provided insight on how his company continues to evolve in the face of a shifting landscape.
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The building and construction vertical saw a handful of deals announced last month, including three acquisitions from US LBM Holdings.
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E-commerce costs too much, won't make a difference to a distributor's bottom line and isn't worth much more than brand promotion. Right? Not so fast, say SAP's David Koenig and Mirakl's Angela Troccoli.
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Should Amazon Business hit $100 billion or more in the next few years, it would be a 'flashing danger sign' for independent distributors, say Applico's Nick Johnson and Alex Moazed. The alternative, they tell MDM in this week's podcast, would be if distributors invest in other marketplaces.
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Here are some tips on how to tap into the coming trillion-dollar — yes, trillion with a “t” — infrastructure spending program.
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The HVACR distributor is on the hunt for businesses to buy, and on its latest earnings call, the CEO outlined why the company would be a good partner for anyone looking to sell.
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Despite the challenges around inflation and supply chain, many distributors are focused on improving talent management.
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As distributors compete in an increasingly complex environment with non-traditional distributors amidst accelerating growth of digital channels and supply chain disruptions, using data (analytics and insights) to generate, manage and sustain profitable growth is becoming a key trait of resilient distributors.
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The most successful customers and SKUs don’t just happen; they are the product of orchestrated investment of commitment, time, planning, effort, money, process, product and energy.
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The chief marketing officer for the industrial distributor took that approach to heart during COVID, and on our latest podcast, he shared how the company has innovated to benefit itself and — most importantly — its customers.
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Quantum computing offers a significant opportunity to solve complex constrained optimization problems in near real-time, as demanded by modern distribution challenges, with more accuracy and better answers to drive better decisions.
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The pandemic has provided a unique opportunity for companies to prove their value in the supply chain — and they can look to Aerosmith and Gwen Stefani as examples.
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Flexibility allows organizations to pivot during times of disruptive and radical change. Limble CMMS's Bryan Christiansen highlights interlinked strategies that distribution leaders can implement to reinforce adaptability and flexible operations.
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Palmer-Donavin’s Robyn Pollina talks about the importance of supplier relationships in the face of unprecedented demand for the company’s building products.
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The distributor’s revenue was flat in 2Q as safety sales dipped, but it beat analysts’ EPS expectations behind solid construction activity and increased digital sales.
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Digital commitments are paying off for the 2021 MDM Digital Innovator award winners, thanks to their quick action and customer-centric initiatives.
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The MRO distributor has committed to reinvest the money it’s been saving into growth initiatives. Based on fiscal 3Q results, the company’s plan is working.
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Bloomreach’s Jason Hein talks about how a good customer experience is key for both traditional and digital distributors.
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MasterB2B panelists take on the topic of company-owned marketplaces in a “unwebinar” hosted by Brian Beck and Andy Hoar.
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