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MDM Podcast: Be the Steve Irwin of Distribution and Rethink Team Dynamics

Contrary to popular belief, culture isn't a soft skill. It's a competitive advantage, says executive leadership consultant Darcy Blessing-Williams, who is set to speak at MDM's SHIFT conference in May. She joins the podcast to discuss a zookeeper framework geared for understanding and fostering team behavior.

April 7, 2025

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Human Resources

What Distributors Pay Their Fleet Drivers, Managers

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March 20, 2025

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Human Resources

MDM Podcast: The Expectations and Priorities of Today’s Young Talent

We chat with talent recruitment and retention guru Dr. Bharani Nagarathnam — who leads Texas A&M's Master of Industrial Distribution program — about a range of talent topics and to preview his culture-focused roundtable discussions at our May SHIFT conference.

March 19, 2025

Grocery & Foodservice Distribution

$4B Meat Distributor Harvest Sherwood to Close, Lay off 1500

Detroit-based Harvest Sherwood filed a WARN notice to notify employees of its plan to shut down operations beginning April 21.

February 24, 2025

Human Resources

Amazon Exiting Quebec: To Close 7 Warehouses, Lay Off Nearly 2,000

Amazon’s decision to close Quebec warehouses and facilities has drawn reactions from the Canadian government and unions.

January 23, 2025

Human Resources

Survey: Most Family-Owned Distributors Maintain Confidence in Succession Plans

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January 16, 2025

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Leadership

How Family-Owned Distributors Approach Business Conflict Resolution

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January 16, 2025

Legal & Regulatory Issues

NY to Require Warehouse Operators to Adopt Injury Reduction Programs

The act requires employers to implement injury prevention measures for workers performing material handling tasks.

January 6, 2025

Legal & Regulatory Issues

OSHA Settles with Amazon over Ergonomics Citations

OSHA is withdrawing all but one citation issued against the company, while Amazon is required to improve ergonomic conditions throughout its facilities.

December 27, 2024

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Human Resources

Survey: Most Distributors Plan to Mandate a Return to Office

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November 27, 2024

Manufacturing

Boeing, Union Reach Tentative Deal for 35% Increase

The tentative agreement omits a traditional pension plan while Boeing contends with workforce reductions and financial restructuring.

October 21, 2024

Human Resources

Report: Home Depot to Have Corporate Staff Work Store Shifts

A company memo says the policy will help corporate staff understand the challenges and opportunities that store workers face every day.

October 9, 2024

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Human Resources

4 Steps to Build a Culture of Innovation

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September 20, 2024

Human Resources

DEI Pushback: Where it Leaves Distribution Execs and HR Leaders

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September 13, 2024

Association/Buying Group News

ISA Launches Women in Industry Mentorship Program

The program is designed to empower and elevate women across the industry, fostering leadership and innovation.

September 13, 2024

Human Resources

Airgas Teamsters Employees on Strike in Maryland

Union members in Hyattsville, MD are on strike over stalled contract negotiations, citing unfair labor practices and refusal to bargain.

August 26, 2024

Human Resources

Research: The Data Behind Wholesale Trade Injuries

The report found that the wholesale trade industry had an average of 71 days missed per workplace injury. See plenty more stats here.

August 15, 2024

Human Resources

MDM Research: The State of Labor Turnover in Wholesale Distribution

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August 2, 2024

Human Resources

Data: Warehouse Labor Market Improving Despite Greater Cooling

A new survey of U.S. warehouse operators signaled stabilization in the labor market after years of uncertainty.

July 10, 2024

Human Resources

Can Gig Work Help Distributors in the Warehouse?

Consumer apps like Uber, Lyft and Doordash have taken the gig economy to new heights. Here, we discuss how distributors can also take advantage.

May 28, 2024

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