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In the fourth of a four-part series previewing new MDM research to be unveiled in a June 25 webcast, we explore how to apply scenario planning to stress-test your distribution strategy and build resilience for the future.
U.S. cutting tool consumption rose modestly in April but remains down year-over-year, as market uncertainty and tariff issues continue to delay expected industry growth.
It was the third straight meeting in which the central bank held its benchmark interest rate, while going more conservative in its projection for 2026.
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Many distributors have untapped opportunities to market and sell services that larger companies like Amazon and even OEM sellers largely do not provide. This second piece in a two-part series from Redwood Advisors examines why value-add services are critical to your organization and which ones might be the right fit for your team.
U.S. industrial production dipped in May as utilities output fell sharply, while factory activity rebounded modestly after an April decline.
U.S. consumer sentiment jumped in June, with optimism rising across all groups despite lingering economic concerns and elevated inflation expectations.
The London-based MRO parts distributor said the launch is in response to customers in Europe who voiced an increasing need for clearer insight into the factors impacting factory uptime and long-term performance.
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A trio of prominent financial services firms provided aggressive price targets for QXO when initiating their analyst coverage. See where they're expecting that stock to go to, and what's driving their outlook for it.
U.S. producer prices inched higher in May, reflecting a modest rebound in wholesale costs led by services and goods after recent declines.
In the third of this four-part series previewing new MDM research to be unveiled in a June 25 webcast, we explore how distributors navigate disruption and plan for an uncertain future by previewing four distinct scenarios for wholesale distribution in 2035, developed through a structured foresight methodology.
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U.S Inflation remained modest in May, with consumer prices rising both month-over-month and annually.
Citing trade wars, the lender expects 2025 U.S. growth to be half of what it predicted a year earlier.
Our highly anticipated annual feature is now available to view and download. Explore our 20 different lists to see distribution’s biggest movers and shakers.
While monthly orders expectedly retracted, the decline was less than half of a typical April, while year-over-year and year-to-date figures outpace 2024.
The trend reflects the impacts of tariff-driven uncertainty that followed frontloading of goods to start the year.
Plenty of companies from MDM’s Top Distributors Lists decorated a revenue-based spot on the newly released 2025 Fortune 500. See our convenient breakdown of them here, along with facts and figures about this year's feature.
