In a debrief on core themes from MDM’s 2023 SHIFT conference, Mike Marks and Tom Gale discuss a clearer vision for distribution emerging.
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MDM's September content eyed what a leading distributor looks like in 2030; equipment leasing vs. purchasing considerations; and a deep dive on Ferguson's market positioning.
Endries International CEO Michael Knight discusses his first year leading the fast-growing OEM fasteners distributor, his thoughts on AI ethics and the power of coaching your staff.
Now two weeks past MDM's marquee in-person thought leadership event, we reflect upon insights that several attendees shared from their experience there.
In MDM's latest quarterly podcast review, we look back at all the voices and topics covered between July and September 2023.
The unpredictable pace of M&A activity among industrial distributors and manufacturers dipped again in September to 24 reported deals.
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The company added $780 million in combined revenue from acquisitions during its fiscal 2023, which ended July 31. Find a recap of the distribution giant's financials.
The United Auto Workers extended its strike to 38 parts distribution centers across 20 states. The centers supply parts to dealerships.
An unauthorized person accessed certain computer systems and potentially accessed or acquired certain files, the company said.
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Will Quinn reflects on a career that has seen organizations embrace continuous improvement and those that haven't. The former tend to outperform the latter, and here's what it looks like.
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Many distributors can build the strong data teams, but most distributors really struggle to use that data muscle effectively to move the business forward. Here's how to make it stick.
Research lead Kevin Reid-Morris and Tom Gale discuss the insights, surprises and hopes for AI that this 2023 exploration surfaced, along with behaviors and supporting building blocks for distributor AI success.
It may be too early to tell how some return-to-office policies affect productivity, but many workers have voiced opposition to returning even part time.
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Distributors who build a learning organization empower creativity and agility, differentiating themselves in the face of challenges and nurturing growth.
STAFDA CEO Georgia Foley stops by to discuss the association's new educational initiative, how U.S. Infrastructure Bill funds are impacting industry demand and to preview the group's annual convention.
