Drivers and fillers at an Airgas store in Ferndale, MI, are on strike, with a local union saying it's demanding fair contracts that match national Teamster standards.
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If you’ve ever wanted to ask: “How do I do it, too?” MDM’s 2025 Women in Distribution share their best advice and words of encouragement for women pursuing a career in distribution.
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.
See where your salary and compensation levels for drivers and fleet managers stack up against other distributors, in this installment of the Logistics Liaison.
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.
Detroit-based Harvest Sherwood filed a WARN notice to notify employees of its plan to shut down operations beginning April 21.
Amazon’s decision to close Quebec warehouses and facilities has drawn reactions from the Canadian government and unions.
We surveyed nearly 130 family-owned distributors this past Summer to learn about their priorities and challenges. Here, we analyze the results of our polling about succession planning.
Check out this analysis of MDM survey results, which give a snapshot of how the dynamics of family-owned distribution businesses play into decision-making.
The act requires employers to implement injury prevention measures for workers performing material handling tasks.
OSHA is withdrawing all but one citation issued against the company, while Amazon is required to improve ergonomic conditions throughout its facilities.
Of the 3Q24 Baird-MDM Survey respondents who will do away with hybrid schedules, most cited collaboration as a key driver in the decision.
The tentative agreement omits a traditional pension plan while Boeing contends with workforce reductions and financial restructuring.
A company memo says the policy will help corporate staff understand the challenges and opportunities that store workers face every day.
Consider perfecting these four pillars to create a company culture that supports and encourages innovation in distribution.
We consulted a legal expert well-versed in DEI legal policy and advisement on how leadership teams can navigate what could become a tricky situation.
The program is designed to empower and elevate women across the industry, fostering leadership and innovation.
Union members in Hyattsville, MD are on strike over stalled contract negotiations, citing unfair labor practices and refusal to bargain.
The report found that the wholesale trade industry had an average of 71 days missed per workplace injury. See plenty more stats here.
While anecdotal evidence points to industry improvement in hiring and retention, we polled hundreds of distributors about their turnover rate over the past year across leadership/management and frontline roles.
