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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.

March 21, 2025

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SHIFT Speaker Spotlight: Allie Copeland

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.

March 20, 2025

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Human Resources

What Distributors Pay Their Fleet Drivers, Managers

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March 20, 2025

Building Materials/Construction

QXO, Beacon Secure $11 Billion Deal

It ends a four-month public standoff between the two companies and marks another milestone acquisition in the building materials distribution sector.

March 19, 2025

MDM Blog

M&A Primer to Kick Off McKinsey-Led MDM Webcast Series on April 3

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.

March 19, 2025

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Human Resources

MDM Podcast: The Expectations and Priorities of Today’s Young Talent

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.

March 19, 2025

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SHIFT Speaker Spotlight: John Gunderson

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.

March 18, 2025

MDM Blog

Now Available: Our MSC Industrial Supply Case Study

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.

March 18, 2025

Economic Trends

MDM Forecast: March 2025 Update

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March 17, 2025

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Strategy

Beyond Supply: How Distributors Can Add Value as an Information Hub Amid Tariff Turmoil

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March 14, 2025

Branding for Distributors

Fastenal Just Inked a Partnership with an MLB Team. Here’s Why

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March 13, 2025

MDM Blog

SHIFT 2025 Conference: A Crucial Convergence for Distributors

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.

March 11, 2025

Mergers & Acquisitions

QXO, Beacon Working Toward $11B Deal

Beacon has also postponed its Investor Day that was scheduled for March 13.

March 10, 2025

MDM Blog

Coming March 25: Our 1Q Economic Snapshot Webcast – Premium Exclusive

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March 6, 2025

MDM Blog

MDM’s February Premium Monthly Issue Now Available

Now live, the issue's content spans distributors' domestic sourcing intentions; MSC Industrial Supply's digital programs; the final 2024 wholesale trade revenue figures; barriers to business innovation; market analysis on truck equipment and grid infrastructure spending; and more.

March 5, 2025

Top Distributor Sectors

Here’s Which Distributors Made Fortune’s 2025 “Most Admired” List

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March 4, 2025

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Leadership

LAST CALL for MDM’s Women in Distribution Nominations by March 7

Help us recognize some deserving women in the distribution industry by nominating them using the form linked below.

February 28, 2025

Mergers & Acquisitions

February M&A Roundup: Slower Start to 2025 After Robust 2024

February saw a steady but unremarkable flow of M&A deals, including several MDM Top Distributors announcing or closing transactions during the month.

February 27, 2025

Market Analysis

Report: Truck Equipment Distributors Expect to Outperform Manufacturers in 2025

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February 21, 2025

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Strategy

Four Critical Barriers to Business Model Innovation in Distribution: How to Overcome Them

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February 20, 2025

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