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Late Payments: Key Causes, Consequences and How to Close the Gap

Late payments aren’t just a collections issue — they expose deeper breakdowns across distributors’ revenue lifecycle. This contributed article explores the operational causes behind delayed cash flow and how unified data, contract-driven billing and AI can help close the gap.

May 18, 2026

Pricing

Podcast — From Static to Dynamic: The Evolution of Distribution Pricing Science

Pricing has taken center stage in distribution. Zilliant’s Jim Vaughn joins the MDM Amplify Podcast to discuss how AI, volatility and smarter segmentation are reshaping pricing strategy — and why understanding customer value is more critical than ever.

April 29, 2026

Finance

Why Profitability, Not More Sales, Gives Distributors Freedom

Profit is what truly gives distributors the freedom to grow, reinvest and build lasting businesses. This piece reframes profitability as a strategic advantage that fuels flexibility, resilience and legacy.

December 18, 2025

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Finance

How Distributors Can Unlock Idle Cash

Distributors are leaving massive amounts of cash trapped in operations. This article breaks down where working capital gets stuck — and how automation and AI can accelerate invoicing, collections and supplier management to unlock liquidity and strengthen 2026 growth planning.

December 3, 2025

Finance

MDM Amplify: OB3’s Financial Flexibility for Distributors

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.

October 16, 2025

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Tariffs

How Rockstar CFOs Master Tariff Turbulence, Pt. 2

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May 28, 2025

Tariffs

How Rockstar CFOs Master Tariff Turbulence, Pt. 1

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May 21, 2025

Finance

Cash Flow Red Flags & How to Get Ahead of Them

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May 19, 2025

Power Transmission/Motion Control/Fluid Power

Applied Shares 3Q Organic Decline, Margin Growth and an Acquisition

Acquisitions boosted top-line sales, while organic continued to slide.

May 1, 2025

Fasteners

Fastenal Issues 2-for-1 Stock Split; First in 6 Years

The distributor announced an upcoming two-for-one stock split, marking Fastenal's ninth split in its history and first since 2019.

April 24, 2025

Power Transmission/Motion Control/Fluid Power

DNOW Launches Expanded $160M Repurchase Program

DNOW’s repurchase of its common stock doubles its previously announced program of $80 million in 2022.

January 29, 2025

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Building Materials/Construction

QXO to Begin Trading on NYSE Jan. 17

QXO said it plans to transfer its stock listing, aiming to create a tech-forward leader in the building products distribution industry.

January 7, 2025

Industrial PVF

MRC Global Enacts $125M Stock Buyback

The repurchase is expected to begin in the second quarter as part of the company’s strategy to return cash to shareholders.

January 3, 2025

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MDM Blog

Coming Dec. 4 from MDM: A Wealth of Profitability Perspectives

Packed with insights from 19 different speakers and representing eight different distributors, our Virtual Profitability Summit is set to provide tools to optimize your margin strategy in 2025 and beyond. Here's a preview.

November 25, 2024

Finance

MDM Research: Large Distributors Spending Less on Industry Events

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October 22, 2024

Industrial PVF

MRC Global Makes Moves to Strengthen Capital Structure

The PVF distributor plans to repurchase its preferred stock for around $361 million, and shared its preliminary 3Q24 financial results.

October 16, 2024

Motion and Flow Control Products

DXP Refinances Debt, Raises $105M to Drive Growth

The company refinanced its debt with a Senior Secured Term Loan B, securing $105 million to support future growth initiatives.

October 10, 2024

Finance

Tactics to Align Order Value with Logistics Costs (How to Get Your Profits Back)

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September 18, 2024

Finance

Zedra Names Former JTC Executive as Deputy CEO

ZEDRA appointed industry veteran Dean Blackburn to drive innovation and shape the company's strategic direction.

September 17, 2024

Building Materials/Construction

QXO’s War Chest Up to $5B After Another Private Placement

QXO's latest private placement funding includes $150 million from Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners.

July 22, 2024

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