The recent DCKAP Round-Up event featured MDM's Tom Gale, who spoke of the growing impact AI has in reshaping business models for distributors. Here are some key takeaways.
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With our marquee thought leadership event fresh in mind, MDM Editors Mike Hockett and Vesna Brajkovic debrief what stood out to them from the event and take a look forward to SHIFT 2025 next May.
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MDM's marquee in-person event showcased change management case studies and insights for driving distribution forward. Here's a quick debrief.
Explore why AI tools like ChatGPT can't replace the content creation needed in sales and marketing and learn why they should — and shouldn't — be applied.
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The industry's generally slow adoption for AI may be at least partly contributed to misconceptions about the technology and its applications. This article helps set the record straight.
Though still soft by Fastenal’s historical standards, August was a rebound from July. Get MDM's full breakdown here.
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Now available to Premium members and in the MDM Store, the issue contains the most articles we've packed into an issue in several years.
Combining MDM's No. 2 and 21 Top Electrical Distributors, it will net Sonepar 23 branches in the southern and southwest U.S. and over 700 associates.
We chat with John Gunderson, who authored our three-part analysis series and subsequent case study report on Wesco's recent and ongoing transformation as North America's top electrical distributor.
Still having gross margin problems despite investments in pricing software, ERP upgrades and talent? It usually boils down to two root causes. This piece maps out pricing-driven margin success.
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ISEA CEO Cam Mackey joins to discuss safety standards and regulations that will inform future safety product demand.
Our recent discussion with Andrew Brown addressed how distributors stand to benefit from supporting skilled trades while debunking myths associated with them.
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MDM Editors Mike Hockett and Vesna Brajkovic analyze the immense value this year's SHIFT conference provides; their biggest takeaways from the 2023 version; our 2024 agenda highlights; and why you should be there.
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