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Distributors clinging to outdated ERP systems may think they’re avoiding risk, but the hidden costs of inaction keep adding up.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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As you set plans to dominate 2026, MDM Premium can be a valuable part of your toolkit. See why there's never been a better time to become a subscriber. Your strategic edge starts here.
Our third quarter MarketPulse shares a wealth of data from the 3Q25 Baird-MDM Industrial Distribution Survey - conducted in early October - that covered respondents' revenue performance, pricing updates and expectations for 4Q25 and 2026, plus plenty of sector-specific commentary.
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It marks a regional exit for Grainger after 10 years in the U.K. and a sharper focus on North America and Japan.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act delivers long-awaited tax clarity for distributors — but only for those who know how to use it. In this sponsored MDM Amplify Podcast, Grant Thornton leaders explain the OB3's biggest implications, from bonus depreciation to new production deductions, and share how distributors can turn tax certainty into a strategic advantage.
AI adoption in distribution isn’t just a technology story — it’s a leadership story and one that centers on partnerships. SRS Distribution’s collaboration with InstaLILY demonstrates the power of approaching AI not as a transactional vendor purchase, but as a strategic partnership designed to rewire how an organization grows. Learn all about it here.
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See our breakdown of M&A activity by product category, the latest EBITDA trading multiples for 28 top industrial distributors and our detailed rundown of all deals we tracked during July-September, which improved sequentially but remained overall subdued compared to 2023-2024.
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Two Stanford MBAs took a two-year deep dive into researching AI use in wholesale distribution — conducting 200+ executive interviews with industry leaders. Their takeaway: distributors are not only ready for AI, they’re eager for it. Here’s why they’re making this industry their career focus.
