Now available to Premium members and in the MDM Store, the issue contains seven articles that span Stellar Industrial's buy-and-build technology approach, to Ferguson's digital strategy, to corporate DEI pushback, and more.
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Accurate forecasting is a persistent challenge, and a lot stands in the way of improving visibility. This piece addresses how distributors are making headway on that front.
Our latest MDM Case Study explores the plumbing, HVACR, PVF and industrial supplies distributor's recent growth through diversification, private branding, increased customer loyalty and more. Get it now!
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The agreement likely averts any major consumer-level impact on prices and delivery timelines.
Our EOR serves as a comprehensive economic reference guide to the $8 trillion U.S. wholesale distribution industry and its 19 different sectors.
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The walkout will shut down imports from overseas and lead to disruption to distribution and manufacturing operations in the U.S.
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A solid but unspectacular volume month featured the news of two top electrical distributors combining.
Despite the advantages of designing distribution networks, businesses often require assistance in creating and executing a network. This piece provides a guide.
The recent DCKAP Round-Up event featured MDM's Tom Gale, who spoke of the growing impact AI has in reshaping business models for distributors. Here are some key takeaways.
With our marquee thought leadership event fresh in mind, MDM Editors Mike Hockett and Vesna Brajkovic debrief what stood out to them from the event and take a look forward to SHIFT 2025 next May.
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MDM's marquee in-person event showcased change management case studies and insights for driving distribution forward. Here's a quick debrief.
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Recognize the key signs that indicate your ERP system may need an upgrade to enhance efficiency and adapt to modern technological demands.
QXO's bid for Rexel, a top electrical distributor in North America, was rejected as undervaluing the company’s potential.
Explore why AI tools like ChatGPT can't replace the content creation needed in sales and marketing and learn why they should — and shouldn't — be applied.
