New research highlights how quickly automation is moving from pilot projects to mainstream strategy across US industrial companies. With nearly all firms planning new automation investments — and robotics adoption poised to accelerate — the findings point to a strengthening market for physical automation products, creating fresh opportunities for electrical, motion control and industrial supplies distributors.
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GEP’s newest volatility index shows spare capacity widening across global supply chains — with North America seeing the steepest pullback. Manufacturers are delaying orders ahead of a key tariff ruling, reinforcing a buyer’s market heading into 2026. Here's a breakdown of the data and analysis of what it means for distributors.
As inflation cools, many CEOs are easing off pricing discipline — a costly mistake. This article explores how “pricing anxiety” paralyzes even top performers; why most pricing transformations fail; and what decisive actions leaders must take to turn pricing into a true competitive weapon.
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Distributors are leaving massive amounts of cash trapped in operations. This article breaks down where working capital gets stuck — and how automation and AI can accelerate invoicing, collections and supplier management to unlock liquidity and strengthen 2026 growth planning.
November's issue contains articles that cover Motion's "Shark Tank" for technology investment; How agentic AI could transform procurement and supplier onboarding; what Amazon Business' Gen-AI tools mean for distributors; Optimas Solutions' growth path; our research on the industry's top concerns entering 2026 and what distributors are spending on eCommerce; and more.
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As distributors expand and diversify, compliance risks are ever-present and can result in operational disruption if due diligence is overlooked. Here, we discuss what’s at stake for the industry on this front and how MDM’s Dec. 11 webcast is set to tackle this issue head-on.
The accolade accounts for trust among large companies’ employees, customers, investors and media. Numerous MDM Top Distributors garnered recognition.
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Distributors clinging to outdated ERP systems may think they’re avoiding risk, but the hidden costs of inaction keep adding up. This piece examines how legacy technology erodes visibility, agility and margins, and how taking a structured, phased approach to modernization can turn risk into long-term resilience.
This issue's content contains eight articles that cover distributors' expectations for interest rate cut impacts on demand; how the industry balances prioritizing growth vs. resilience; best practices for contract pricing governance; our monthly M&A roundup; a Market Profile on HVACR; and more.
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The free, virtual event on Dec. 3 brings top distribution dealmaking experts and advisors together to share insight on valuations, integration and growth strategies in a time of rampant economic uncertainty. Get a primer here.
A major consolidation is reshaping the heavy-duty aftermarket as FleetPride and TruckPro join forces. The merger unites two industry leaders with expansive branch and service networks to create a national platform built for scale, technology integration and customer service growth.
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