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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.
MDM-The Cost of Not Confronting Pricing Anxiety
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.
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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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