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Sales outpaced that of 1Q at the industrial distribution giant, despite slowing throughout the quarter.
Following a relatively slow 1Q, distribution M&A increased in the April-June period, ending 2Q with one of the biggest months in deal volume over the past two years.
Ahead of a potential economic slowdown, we asked distributors whether they plan on adjusting inventory for the second half of 2022 and into 2023.
MDM's Mike Hockett and NetSuite's Ranga Bodla discuss why distributor associations and buying groups are more important than ever and a new program aimed to provide them with additional resources.
Mike Marks and Tom Gale explore the impact of recent landmark acquisitions and how the mission of strategic deals runs counter to that of private equity.
In a new MDM Podcast, Ferguson's Denise Vaughn talks about how the company conducts operations with a lighter footprint while creating positive impact for its stakeholders.
MDM's Tom Gale discusses the acceleration of change in wholesale distribution brought on by the pandemic and how our upcoming SHIFT event will give attendees the tools needed to succeed in the new normal.
A recent MDM webcast discussion explores the proliferation of distribution-specific marketplaces and the nuance involved.
Even with a greater emphasis on digital buying, outside sales reps are still crucial to distributors and their customer relationships. Benj Cohen explains how AI helps those reps along the way.
Bolt-on acquisitions have been infrequent for the metalworking and MRO supplies distributor, which acquired Engman-Taylor in early June. Read more about the past month’s M&A activity.
For companies looking to turn visitors into repeat customers, a high-performing search engine has become a key factor in building an effective online marketplace, a new whitepaper states.
During a recent webcast, MDM CEO Tom Gale and White Cup VP of Business Development Brian Friedel discuss how finding the right CRM can help companies create a revenue-driving machine.
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