Tom Gale recaps the unique industry event that connected distributors exploring disruptive tech and emerging solution providers, including insights from Grainger and Graybar's CEOs.
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In part two of his three-part detective series, John Gunderson examines the role Fastenal's sales specialization and realignment programs played to drive a decade-long performance increase.
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James Dorn summarizes Dorn Group’s latest survey results that hold some surprising insights for distributors on the pricing front.
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Access to marketplaces' growing demand may seem attractive, but juggling their distinct sets of shipping and delivery requirements can be tricky. Andrew Stephens advises on best practices.
In the first of a 3-part series, John Gunderson goes detective-mode to examine Fastenal's transformation from a branch count-heavy distributor to one prioritizing integrated supply and self-service.
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The B2B marketplace’s worldwide director, Todd Heimes, joins us to discuss how Amazon Business is constantly innovating to cater to today’s B2B buyer, and why it sees immense opportunity ahead.
Insights from MDM's annual conference and Baird's quarterly survey highlight a month that overflowed with Premium content.
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It’s strategy season, and even optimistic predictions are for flattish 2024 industry growth. Mike Marks & Tom Gale discuss the bottom-line impact in dealing with whatever your big gorilla(s) looks like.
Private branding is a lucrative profit opportunity for many distributors, but success isn't guaranteed. Steve Gettleman outlines five steps that can create a sustainable cycle of private brand growth.
NAW’s Bart Tessel and Applico’s Alex Moazed share thoughts on distribution innovation and technology today as critical differentiators, and where they're headed.
During the month, MDM reported on 43 mergers and acquisitions among distributors and manufacturers, the second most in any month this year.
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James Dorn and Tom Gale outline ways to leverage manufacturer incentives, create strategic tiered suppliers at a product category level and capture every available dollar before year-end.
3Q23 revenue growth for industrial sectors declined 0.5%, according to the latest Baird-MDM Distribution Survey. Premium members can get our resulting MarketPulse report now.
MDM's Spencer Gale highlights the significant presence of emerging leaders and the strong sense of community at ISA's Fall Summit.
