Legacy forecasting relies on assumptions of linear growth and gradual changes — an approach not fit for modern business and frequent disruption. This piece explains why traditional "good enough" demand forecasting isn't actually good enough.
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Now live, the mega-issue's content is packed with a wealth of MDM research on how tariffs are impacting distributors' cost of goods sold, investment plans and what they're doing about it; expert analysis on elasticity and the tariff response options at distributors' disposal; and the return of MDM's Women in Distribution feature.
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The results also show that distributors warn new tax increases could add to mounting financial pressures across the industry.
The landmark acquisition cements QXO's presence as a major building materials distributor, and it's just getting started.
In times of economic and market uncertainty, strategies that are practical, realistic and effective under pressure will guide you through the noise. Here, Michelle Duffy details how distributors can successfully manage tariff pass-throughs while protecting profitability and customer relationships.
If you’ve ever wanted to ask: “How do I do it, too?” MDM’s 2025 Women in Distribution share their best advice and words of encouragement for women pursuing a career in distribution.
Our first quarter MarketPulse shares a wealth of data from the 1Q25 Baird-MDM Industrial Distribution Survey that covered respondents' revenue performance, pricing updates and expectations for the current quarter and rest-of-year, plus plenty of commentary.
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See our new breakdown of M&A activity by product category, the latest EBITDA trading multiples for 30 top industrial distributors and our detailed recap of dealmaking activity during January-March, which was notably subdued compared to previous quarters.
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Our roster of 20 honorees announced in late March. Here, we profile each of these deserving leaders who will likewise be recognized at MDM’s SHIFT Conference in May. By popular demand, we've made this article free after initially publishing it as a Premium exclusive.
With recession concerns rising, distributors should focus on strengthening their business, managing costs and adapting to market changes rather than reacting to short-term uncertainty. This piece outlines priority items to get set sooner than later.
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The designation recognizes a subset of MDM's annual Top Distributors for maintaining their status at or near the top of their respective market year-after-year.
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