The venerable company gathered customers in person to discuss state of the industry while showcasing the latest product innovations.
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In the MDM Podcast this week, Global Industrial CEO Barry Litwin discussed the company’s 2021 financial performance, as well as the strategic initiatives it is undertaking to continue a transformation process.
M&A activity slowed somewhat in February, but the month wrapped up on an announcement that will likely draw eyes from across the distribution industry.
A recent GDP forecast revised upward for last year's 4Q, but 2022's pace of growth so far is slower than 2021. Brian Lewandowski from the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado outlines how recent trends may impact distributors.
John Gunderson has one of the most extensive networks across distribution verticals, including electrical, datacom, general-line MRO and construction supplies. In a new podcast, we discuss how 2022 might shape the ways executive teams manage inventory, pricing, margin expansion and digital.
Drive revenue this year with these four ways to strengthen sales analytics that cut through the fog of mixed signals and pre-COVID-based assumptions.
B2B e-commerce is unique, and the formulas that work for B2C don’t apply to B2B. How do distributors create a digital shopping experience that will resonate with their customers?
In this week's MDM podcast, ProfitOptics CEO Tony Pericle shares his passion for how distributors can use analytics and technology to make better decisions. He discusses prescriptive analytics, AI, workflow automation, profit optimization and more.
Supply chain issues and other disruptions are likely to continue, but distributors who leverage data into efficient customer relationship management can succeed in 2022, Brian Friedle says in the latest MDM webcast.
The increase in revenues is well above 2019 and 2020 as U.S. inflation rises to its highest level since 1982.
Motion Industries President Randy Breaux shares details on how the deal came together, synergies and future growth opportunity in this deeper dive into the $1.3-billion transformative acquisition combining the No. 1 and No. 3 power transmission/motion controls distributors in North America.
A large portion of veteran sales talent is deciding now is a good time to retire. Implementing tech that reduces redundant work and delivers relevant insights is key to achieving growth.
B2B payments and net-term financing capabilities are a prime example of a 'timely, sexy' feature that can drastically accelerate digital growth.
Complexity of industrial markets and professional end users bodes well for traditional distributors, but as AgoNow's Larry Davis says in an MDM podcast, creating value means combining strong digital support and new sales roles.
Owens & Minor agreed to acquire Apria for an equity value of about $1.45 billion, just one week after Motion Industries completed its $1.3-billion purchase of Kaman Distribution Group.
Enlivened by the chance to safely rub elbows with other distribution stakeholders, industry leaders met this week to discuss the future of the industry, including planning for future growth and retaining quality talent.
A smart mix of profitable products and agile procurement strengthens a distributor’s competitive position, Avnet’s Peggy Carrieres discusses in a new MDM podcast.
The forecast is positive for 2022 and beyond as the economy is expected to stabilize, according to MDM's 2022 Industry Outlook.
The pandemic forced distributors to increase their online footprint to meet demands from customers; the result is now the new normal.
While some aspects of the supply chain have adapted to digital communication tools, the distributor-sales representative-manufacturer business model is still largely analog.
