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4 Ways Distributors are Using Technology to Catch Up with Savvy Buyers

While some sales reps are getting back in the door, now is the time to embrace tools that can help customers save money and increase their efficiency despite challenges in their own businesses, such as extended lead times.

May 21, 2021

Technology

Should Distribution E-Commerce Be Run by IT or the C-Suite?

During a recent “un-webinar” from MasterB2B, panelists squared off on topics such as bringing in outside B2C talent to better enable B2B e-commerce platforms and whether e-commerce teams should report to the IT side of a distributor or to the CEO/C-suite business side.

May 19, 2021

Technology

DXP: The Pathway to Personalization on an E-Commerce Platform

According to research cited by Bloomreach's Jason Hein, 25% of B2B business decision makers said direct websites are their fastest-growing channel, while 56% of B2B customers would pay more for a better or faster buying experience.

May 17, 2021

Technology

Is Headless the Future of B2B E-Commerce?

Panelists discuss headless versus full-stack e-commerce solutions — including what these terms even mean — on the latest MasterB2B “un-webinar” from Andy Hoar and Brian Beck.

May 11, 2021

Technology

Digital Distributor Summit Will Arm You with the Tools Needed to Tackle Change

Join us live on Tuesday, June 29 for the latest on digital customer experience, technology and change management, and future innovation.

May 7, 2021

Technology

Commentary: Digital Distributor Summit Will Arm You with the Tools Needed to Tackle Change

Join us live on Tuesday, June 29 for the latest on digital customer experience, technology and change management, and future innovation.

May 7, 2021

Technology

How Anyseals Made E-Commerce and Automation a Priority

Sealing supplier anyseals made e-commerce and automation a priority by evaluating and revamping processes and implementing new technologies.

May 5, 2021

Technology

Why Has CRM’s Potential Not Been Realized for Many Distributors?

Existing solutions are clunky because they aren’t set up for high-volume repeat sales, high SKU counts and many channels. Instead, they were built for SaaS software companies or service businesses, says proton.ai's Benj Cohen.

April 19, 2021

Technology

A Technology-Driven Future is Coming, Whether You’re Ready or Not

The future we’re headed toward has no sympathy for resource constraints, resistance to change or incompatible legacy systems.

April 12, 2021

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Download this Issue as a PDF: April 10 2021

MDM's inaugural class of Women in Distribution Award winners make for a powerful group of leaders whose company initiatives and industry outreach are a boon to the profession. Read their stories in the April 10 issue.

April 11, 2021

Technology

Commentary: A Technology-Driven Future is Coming, Whether You’re Ready or Not

The future we’re headed toward has no sympathy for resource constraints, resistance to change or incompatible legacy systems.

April 11, 2021

Technology

5 Misconceptions About Data and AI Projects

The existence of AI does not mean data will be fixed automatically, more data will produce better outcomes or that the AI is ready to create out-of-the-box solutions.

April 7, 2021

Technology

Key Elements that Can Make or Break a Digital Distributor

In a recent MDM webcast, Mike Marks explains how, when it comes to meeting customers’ needs, a distributor is better equipped than a $25 billion giant.

April 5, 2021

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Download this Issue as a PDF: March 25 2021

As spring unfolds, MDM takes a deep dive into new beginnings with a Premium issue full of content on recruiting the next generation of talent and what it means to thrive in a post-pandemic business environment. Read the March 25 issue now for a sneak peek at the future of distribution.

March 24, 2021

Technology

Up Your Customer Experience Game By Leveraging Your Product Data

Strong taxonomy and product data allow functions such as attribute filters and indexable search to be possible. Here are four key functions that show how product data can make or break the user experience.

March 18, 2021

Technology

COVID-19’s Impact on Distribution Is Here to Stay

The pandemic caused real change. Now we have the opportunity to push digital transformation further and faster into the distribution industry. That’s a long-term win, says proton.ai's Benj Cohen.

March 17, 2021

Technology

Use MDM Analytics to Grow Your Business

Harnessing the power of data can transform a distributor. This article introduces distributors to the benefits of analytics, including how data-informed decisions can help a company analyze market potential, profile customers and better target prospects — all of which can grow revenue, reduce costs and improve profitability.

March 16, 2021

Technology

Customer Service Automation Helps Distributors Manage Pandemic Surge

Distributors ADI Global and D&H Distributing saw jumps in customer service requests, including significantly longer call times, over the last year. Here's how they handled the spike.

March 15, 2021

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Download this Issue as a PDF: March 10 2021

This issue of MDM Premium takes a deep dive into the distribution M&A landscape for the remainder of 2021. Topics covered include historical thinking that led to today’s perspectives, how 2020 shaped investor and seller mindsets and what to think about when planning a transaction of your own. We’ve also got news on Walmart’s latest automation moves and how you can get a sneak peek at the industry’s future through MDM’s next virtual event.

March 9, 2021

Technology

2 Ways to ‘Marketplace’ Your E-Commerce Site

As platform strategy 101 tells us: the technology is a commodity. The power is in the network. As a result, Applico is seeing two types of marketplace technology providers: SaaS (software as a service) and, more recently, MaaS (marketplace as a service).

March 8, 2021

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