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MDM Podcast: An AI Research Primer Ahead of SHIFT

Kevin Reid-Morris has led much of MDM's AI research over the past few years, and he's set to share the results of a major two-year project at our May SHIFT conference. He and Tom Gale discuss the transformative impact of AI in distribution and that project which identified over 50 practical AI use cases.

March 12, 2025

MDM Blog

SHIFT 2025 Conference: A Crucial Convergence for Distributors

With two months until MDM's marquee event, Tom Gale details the purpose behind SHIFT and and its value points that cover precisely why you should attend.

March 11, 2025

Mergers & Acquisitions

QXO, Beacon Working Toward $11B Deal

Beacon has also postponed its Investor Day that was scheduled for March 13.

March 10, 2025

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Economic Trends

Now Available: MDM’s Inaugural Quarterly Forecast Report

This comprehensive report is a guide to the industrial economy for wholesale distribution executives, providing a historical, current and future snapshot of numerous key economic indicators in one convenient place in a scannable format.

March 6, 2025

MDM Blog

Coming March 25: Our 1Q Economic Snapshot Webcast – Premium Exclusive

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March 6, 2025

MDM Blog

MDM’s February Premium Monthly Issue Now Available

Now live, the issue's content spans distributors' domestic sourcing intentions; MSC Industrial Supply's digital programs; the final 2024 wholesale trade revenue figures; barriers to business innovation; market analysis on truck equipment and grid infrastructure spending; and more.

March 5, 2025

Top Distributor Sectors

Here’s Which Distributors Made Fortune’s 2025 “Most Admired” List

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March 4, 2025

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Leadership

LAST CALL for MDM’s Women in Distribution Nominations by March 7

Help us recognize some deserving women in the distribution industry by nominating them using the form linked below.

February 28, 2025

Mergers & Acquisitions

February M&A Roundup: Slower Start to 2025 After Robust 2024

February saw a steady but unremarkable flow of M&A deals, including several MDM Top Distributors announcing or closing transactions during the month.

February 27, 2025

Market Analysis

Report: Truck Equipment Distributors Expect to Outperform Manufacturers in 2025

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February 21, 2025

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Strategy

Four Critical Barriers to Business Model Innovation in Distribution: How to Overcome Them

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February 20, 2025

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Pricing

A Rebate Without a Cause: Rethinking Distributor Strategies

Learn how aligning rebates strategy with clear goals can prevent costly pricing misalignments within distribution.

February 19, 2025

Strategy

How MSC’s Digital Programs are Evolving

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February 18, 2025

Research

MDM Research Seeks Input on Supply Chain Leadership in Distribution

If you have insight into your company's leadership structure or supply chain management strategy, consider taking a brief survey to help MDM examine recent trends.

February 17, 2025

Economic Trends

2024 Final Tally: U.S. Wholesale Trade Hit New Revenue Record, but Share of GDP Slipped

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February 13, 2025

Fasteners

Fastenal Founder Bob Kierlin Dies at 85

Founder of Fastenal and former Minnesota State Senator Bob Kierlon spearheaded the company’s growth and contributed to community development and philanthropy.

February 12, 2025

Quarterly MDM-Baird Distribution Survey

Research: Distributors Likely to Shift Sourcing Domestically Within 3 Years

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February 12, 2025

Economic Trends

MDM Forecast: February 2025 Update

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February 11, 2025

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MDM to Deliver AI Insights in Free Virtual Summit on March 12

See a preview for this free event for a half-day packed with discussion sessions centered around AI applications from experts using and scaling the technology today.

February 11, 2025

MDM Blog

MDM’s January Premium Monthly Issue Now Available

Now live, the issue's content spans research on family-owned distributors' succession plans; expectations of Trump 2.0's impact on demand and margins; the industry's top concerns at the start of 2025; the first two parts of our case study on MSC Industrial Supply; and more.

February 11, 2025

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