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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously in favor of Baltimore, MD-based food distributor EMD Sales and its interpretation of the Fair Labor Standards Act. We break down what this means for the industry.
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Our MDM Case Study series rolled out reports on Ferguson and Watsco down the stretch of 2024, with more to come in 2025. Here, the author of those case studies joins to share his key takeaways from researching those two companies and a preview of his next deep dive on MSC Industrial Supply.
The letter shares full details of QXO's offer and claims Beacon has intentionally taken actions to "frustrate a transaction." Beacon responds.
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During his time as CEO, he led the distributor's growth to over 15,000 employees and more than $4 billion in annual revenue.
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It’s time to move beyond a status quo of putting up with regular disruptions to warehouse activities due to late or cancelled deliveries. This piece explores tools to alleviate common issues.
Two product procurement firms allegedly conspired to rig bids on awards for Department of Defense MRO contracts, resulting in the U.S. being overcharged for products it purchased.
See the slate of industry events during the first half of 2025 that are on MDM's radar.
Watsco has achieved a marketing-leading position in HVACR distribution through deep supplier partnerships, a buy-and-build philosophy and a technology-first mindset. Our latest case study report examines the company’s recent evolution and where it’s going.
Live on Premium and in the MDM Store, the issue's content spans two top distributors' AI strategies; analysis of HARDI's new contractor survey; our monthly MDM forecast; a cloud ERP selection case study; and more.
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Dealmaking slowed in December compared to the previous two months, though year-to-date activity remained strong to outpace 2023.
The distributor bought a massive facility adjacent to its current Minooka, IL distribution center, further expanding its warehouse footprint.
Review the year and find out which news stories garnered the most attention from our audience in 2024.
Whether you’re a fan or new to the MDM Podcast, discover the episodes that made waves this year with distributor interviews and insights.
Explore MDM's top Premium content of the year — featuring exclusive articles that helped distributors stay informed and make smarter business decisions.
Explore our most-read free articles of 2024, led by a deep dive into Home Depot's acquisition of SRS and our annual Top Distributor rankings.
