The metalworking and MRO supplies distributor has successfully transitioned from a catalog-driven product house that relied on spot-buys to its role today as a digitally-driven, “Mission Critical” company. MDM’s latest Case Study provides a deep dive into how MSC did it, and why.
Now Available: Our MSC Industrial Supply Case Study Read More »
Over 60% of MSC Industrial Supply’s sales are eCommerce-based, making it one of the leading web-driven distributors in North America. The final piece of this three-part series explores the progression of that digital business to meet changing market and customer demands.
How MSC’s Digital Programs are Evolving Read More »
Part 2 of this series covers how the metalworking and MRO supplies distributor’s Mission Critical initiative is bearing fruit by transforming the company into a more digitally capable and agile organization.
Behind MSC’s Evolution from Spot-Buy to Mission Critical Distributor Read More »
Our MDM Case Study series rolled out reports on Ferguson and Watsco down the stretch of 2024, with more to come in 2025. Here, the author of those case studies joins to share his key takeaways from researching those two companies and a preview of his next deep dive on MSC Industrial Supply.
MDM Podcast: Debriefing Our Ferguson & Watsco Case Studies Read More »
After a challenging 2024, the metalworking and MRO supplies distributor continues to work through a critical web pricing realignment. Part 1 of this MDM Case Study article series examines what caused the issue and how MSC is progressing through this initiative that’s tied to nearly two-thirds of its revenue stream.
Inside MSC Industrial’s Big Pricing Reset Read More »
From our 2024 SHIFT event, three leading distributors share what it takes to build an effective data analytics team, how they’re putting it to use and the value of leveraging external data for benchmarking company performance.
What a Data-Driven Distributor Looks Like Read More »
The company updated corrective actions it’s taken in the wake of complexities in MSC’s web pricing realignment rollout from earlier this year, which directly weakened sales and profits.
MSC’s March-May Sales Down 7.1%, Profit Falls 25% Read More »
The two companies had combined revenue of just over $20 million in 2023 and have 58 employees.
MSC Acquires ApTex and Premier Tool Grinding in WI, AZ Read More »
Unexpected results from the distributor’s pilot phase of a web pricing realignment rollout may serve as a cautionary tale for others to avoid emulating.
MSC’s Web Pricing Anomalies Expose Omnichannel Icebergs Read More »
MSC cited complexities in its web pricing realignment rollout as hurting March-May results, alongside weakness in heavy manufacturing.
MSC Sharply Lowers Outlook, Cites Softer than Expected Spring Results Read More »
The company noted that while 2Q sales were disappointing, gross margin improvement stemmed from internal improvements.
MSC Posts Dec-Feb Results, Makes Machine Tech Acquisition Read More »
Based in Mississauga, metalworking supplies distributor KAR had 2023 sales of about $16 million.
MSC Acquires KAR Industrial in Canada Read More »
The figures signalled a bumpy period for fellow metalworking and MRO supplies distributors.
MSC Posts Choppy 1Q as Manufacturing Sales Turn Negative Read More »
MachiningCloud users can now directly purchase tooling from MSC within the MachiningCloud application.
MSC Industrial Supply Partners with MachiningCloud Read More »
See the top latest accomplishments out of the metalworking and MRO supplies distributor’s ESG efforts.
MSC Highlights ESG Progress in 2023 Report Read More »
While MSC’s June-August quarter ended with strong daily sales growth, it flattened to low-single digits in September and October.
MSC Nets $4B Sales in Fiscal 2023; ADS Flattens Read More »
“The tone on the ground is one of leveling rather than significant declines,” said MSC CEO Erik Gershwind during a June 29 3Q earning call.
MSC Voices ‘Leveling’ Market Tone Read More »
MRO and metalworking supplies distributor MSC Industrial Supply reported double-digit sales growth for the fifth consecutive quarter.
MSC Raises Outlook After 3Q Daily Sales Uptick Read More »
MRO product and service distributor MSC Industrial Supply Co. added Ryan Mills as the New York-based company’s Head of Investor Relations.
MSC Appoints New Head of Investor Relations Read More »
MSC has agreed to be the exclusive eCommerce distributor for digital software platform MachiningCloud.
MSC Inks eCommerce Deal with MachiningCloud Read More »
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