You’ve seen our recaps of the top news, free articles, Premium articles and podcasts we’ve published this year (if not, you really should). Here, we take a comprehensive look at our key takeaways from 2025 across MDM’s various content forms.
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Check out the news that drove conversation in 2025 and painted a picture of an industry in flux, from billion-dollar deals to the sudden collapse of a $4B distributor.
Premium has always been the best of MDM's content offering, showcasing our exclusive research, market analysis, in-depth case study pieces and industry commentary. Here, see the best of our best of 2025, based on which articles were most-read and had the most value — judged by our editors.
The list of 200 included nearly two dozen wholesale distributors, and many of them are both MDM Top Distributors and members of NAW.
Get a glimpse into the topics that help shaped strategy and drive conversation with this list of 2025's most-read free articles published on MDM.
Whether you’re a fan or new to the MDM Podcast, discover the episodes that made waves this year with distributor interviews and insights.
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Profit is what truly gives distributors the freedom to grow, reinvest and build lasting businesses. This piece reframes profitability as a strategic advantage that fuels flexibility, resilience and legacy.
Thirteen large distributors appeared on the second annual list that is based on analysis of more than 100 metrics across 11 key categories.
Thirteen large distributors appeared on the second annual list that is based on analysis of more than 100 metrics across 11 key categories.
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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.
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.
