Business metrics and AI can be a potent combo. Here’s a closer look at the most important metrics distributors should be measuring today and how they can use AI to recommend the next best actions in each area.Â
Beyond Metrics: 4 Actionable Insights for Growth-Driven Distributors Read More »
Our 4Q23 M&A report recaps the year that was 2023 in distribution dealmaking alongside a full rundown of every deal we covered in October-December, the latest EBITDA trading multiples and more.
MDM’s 4Q23 M&A Report Now Available Read More »
NAW’s 2024 Executive Summit was its most well-attended such event in years, and its content delivered in spades. This episode features interviews with attendees on their top takeaways, initiatives & more.
MDM Podcast: Voices of NAW’s Executive Summit Read More »
Find a wealth of data and analysis extracted from the 4Q23 Baird-MDM Industrial Distribution Survey, including trending charts and figures for revenue and expectations, plus plenty of interesting commentary.
4Q23 MarketPulse: Year Ends Softer as 2024 Outlook Improves Read More »
Presented at NAW’s Executive Summit, the accolade recognizes the efforts of wholesaler-distributors and individual efforts to benefit the industry and those within it.
MDM’s Tom Gale Honored with NAW’s Distributors Deliver Award Read More »
Sources told the Wall Street Journal that a Consumer Protection Safety Commission vote could make Amazon liable for the safety of third-party products.
Is Amazon a Distributor? The U.S. Government May Determine Read More »
It follows several years of transformation for the distributor of fluid handling, sealing and material conveyance supplies and solutions.
ERIKS North America is Now LGG Industrial. Here’s Why Read More »
In the past 2 years, Singer Industrial divested a business unit, rebranded, made over a dozen acquisitions and added plenty of greenfields. CEO Craig Osborne tells us how his company has handled it all.
MDM Podcast: How Singer Industrial has Navigated Several Years of Change Read More »
Plenty of big-name distributors were involved in MDM’s M&A news coverage during January.
January M&A Roundup: A Strong Start to 2024 Read More »
The annual rankings feature shows the biggest changeup to the B2B marketplace landscape in the past 3 years.
Applico Releases 2024 Top 50 B2B Marketplace Report Read More »
While distributors compete with other market distributors on sales, they compete with everyone for talent. Bharani Nagarathnam details three focus areas in which distributors can improve to attract more talent.
3 Mindset Shifts To Recruit & Retain Next-Gen Talent Read More »
More resources, more access and more firepower is just the start.
What NAW’s Acquisition Means for MDM Content Read More »
The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors and Modern Distribution Management have combined in a move that unlocks a wealth of data-driven intelligence for NAW members and MDM subscribers.
NAW Expands Reach and Deepens Resources with Acquisition of MDM Read More »
Will Quinn explains how deploying a multi-tenant, cloud-based warehouse management system can help organizations meet today’s industry challenges.
The Path to Operational Excellence: Transforming Warehouses for the Future Read More »
Fourth quarter sales, profits and margins all edged up from a year earlier, and December daily sales topped November’s. Get our in-depth breakdown here.
Onsites Push Fastenal Profits Higher in 4Q as 2023 Sales Top $7.3B Read More »
Last year’s M&A news volume blew away that of 2022 & 2021. Will its pace hold up in 2024? Brown Gibbons Lang & Company’s (BGL) Kevin Sargent joins to discuss what’s driving distribution M&A and why it’s outpacing the manufacturing sector.
MDM Podcast: After a Huge 2023, What Does M&A Look Like in 2024? Read More »
To be held Feb. 7 from 10:00-4:00 ET, the event connects distribution executives and AI practitioners for application how-to’s and discussion.
MDM Virtual AI Summit to Include ChatGPT Primer Read More »
See the slate of industry events during the first half of 2024 that are on MDM’s radar.
MDM’s 2024 First Half Industry Events Preview Read More »
Leadership has been a critical differentiator for how well a distribution firm has performed over the past three years of disruption. Leadership consultant, coach and author Alain Hunkins discusses the transition from old- to new-school leadership, employee-customer experience, and how to build an energized work culture.
MDM Podcast: Cracking the Leadership Code Read More »
Mike Hockett introduces MDM’s December 2023 Premium Monthly issue by examining the year that was in 2023 and its biggest developments.
December Premium Monthly: What We Learned in 2023 Read More »
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