Vallen's $350 million acquisition of Wesco Integrated Supply is just the latest win for the MRO distributor. CEO Chuck Delph stops by to discuss all the company's recent activity and onward momentum.
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We preview MDM's May 2 webcast that will share results from our months-long study with nearly 100 distribution execs on their business innovation investments, and where their top successes are.
By the number of deals tracked, it was another average month and a deceleration from a frenzy of M&A news in December & January.
The market profiling software-as-a-service BI tool platform strengthens market analysis for distributors and manufacturers.
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This compilation episode features mini-interviews Mike Hockett conducted at ISA24, gathering channel perspectives from ISA’s CEO, two distribution CEOs, three service providers and two college students.
Find a wealth of data and analysis extracted from the 1Q24 Baird-MDM Industrial Distribution Survey, including trending charts and figures for revenue and expectations, plus plenty of interesting commentary.
Two VPs from fasteners distributor and manufacturer Optimas Solutions discuss personally-vetted supply chain management strategies for OEMs.
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Mike Hockett shares observations from ISA's annual spring convention, covering event takeaways on the economy, technology, sales transformation, culture, regulations and more.
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The association’s annual John J. Buckley Award honors an individual in the MROP channel for their longstanding service in the industrial supply industry.
Major manufacturers may have taken a big early lead, but their smaller competitors have been able to close the digital gap in recent years.
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Wajax Corp. has bolstered its Industrial Parts unit during Iggy Domagalski's first two years as CEO, and he stopped by to discuss its key drivers. We also discussed tech initiatives, PPE enhancements, industry tailwinds and headwinds.
B2B customers of all types want more rep-free information. Lindsay Young addresses the cost of not meeting the increasing demand for digital resources.
Mitch Lee shares tips for how distributors can structure a rebate program that offers the right price at the right time for customers.
Mike Hockett and Craig Webb break down the key details of the combination, why it makes sense for Home Depot and why this was likely the long-term play for SRS all along.
