March saw a dip in M&A activity reflecting a slower start to 2025, with only a few MDM Top Distributors announcing or closing deals.
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This new podcast series debuts with an episode sponsored by Grant Thornton, which provides a trio of specialists to discuss the rapidly changing tariff environment and the strategic moves distributors and transportation providers can make to best position themselves for whatever comes next.
Scott Sinning will lead a session at our May SHIFT Conference on how to build a high-performing hybrid sales team by aligning pricing strategy with technology. Here’s an overview of his expertise and why these topics are essential for SHIFT attendees.
After a four-year absence, this well-deserved industry recognition returns as we honor 20 women who have been pivotal to their company’s growth, innovation and leadership.
Ahead of speaking at MDM's May SHIFT conference, Redwood Advisors' John Nantz stops by for a conversation with Tom Gale about significant industry changes driven by market forces, technology advancements and changing customer expectations. Nantz outlines five key imperatives that high-performing distributors are using to stay competitive and differentiate themselves.
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Nick Pericle will lead two sessions at our May SHIFT Conference on benchmarking digital competencies and driving successful change management in digital transformation. Here's the background on his expertise and why these topics are crucial for SHIFT attendees.
ADI Global Chief Transformation Officer Allie Copeland will share actionable insights on leveraging digital transformation to drive growth at our May SHIFT conference. Learn more about Copeland and why her session is vital.
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It ends a four-month public standoff between the two companies and marks another milestone acquisition in the building materials distribution sector.
A new four-part (and free) MDM webcast series features McKinsey experts sharing research findings and analysis on distribution M&A, profitability, labor and eCommerce. Tune in April 3 as it gets started.
We chat with talent recruitment and retention guru Dr. Bharani Nagarathnam — who leads Texas A&M's Master of Industrial Distribution program — about a range of talent topics and to preview his culture-focused roundtable discussions at our May SHIFT conference.
Former MDM Analytics leader and current industry writer John Gunderson is set to deliver valuable insights on customer segmentation at our May SHIFT conference. Here's more about Gunderson and why his session is so important.
The metalworking and MRO supplies distributor has successfully transitioned from a catalog-driven product house that relied on spot-buys to its role today as a digitally-driven, “Mission Critical” company. MDM’s latest Case Study provides a deep dive into how MSC did it, and why.
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With two months until MDM's marquee event, Tom Gale details the purpose behind SHIFT and and its value points that cover precisely why you should attend.
Beacon has also postponed its Investor Day that was scheduled for March 13.
