Whether you attended or not, get a general recap of what happened at MDM's Sept. 25-27 SHIFT conference and the value it provided to the distribution community.
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The association says it has hired ABB Optical Group and DHL executive Bart Tessel as chief innovation officer.
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Steve Short will lead US LBM’s building materials sourcing and procurement strategy and supply chain operations, the company said.
The manufacturer/distributor says Don Freeman and Kevin Blossom have been promoted to president positions.
We share new comments from distributors regarding whether they plan to require employees to fully return to in-person work in the next year.
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Enlivened by the chance to safely rub elbows with other distribution stakeholders, industry leaders met this week to discuss the future of the industry, including planning for future growth and retaining quality talent.
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