Despite some still-lingering effects of the pandemic, M&A activity in 2022 surpassed similar numbers reported in 2021. Read more ahead of MDM’s Virtual M&A Summit next month.
2022 M&A Recap: Pace Tops Prior Year as COVID Shake-off Continues Read More »
The Pennslyvania-based independent distributor of specialty building materials will wind down operations over the next few months, ending operations on March 31. It will impact 130 employees across five locations.
Building Materials Distributor C.H. Briggs to End Operations Read More »
During the year, MDM and its guests recorded 50 podcasts. These are the ones that drew the most interest.
MDM’s Most Popular Podcast Content from 2022 Read More »
We’re combining the twice-weekly MDM Premium newsletter and tri-weekly MDM Update newsletter into a new MDM Update daily newsletter that showcases both Premium content, free blogs and news each day of the week.
Alongside MDM Events, We’re Making Premium Better than Ever Read More »
What’s out? Doomscrolling. What’s in? Distribution industry executives making more data-informed decisions supported by stronger technology and analytics. In our first Quicktake podcast conversation of the year, IRCG’s Mike Marks and MDM’s Tom Gale look at the opportunities for distributors to take what the business cycle and competitors will provide in the year ahead.
QuickTake: From Traction to Transparency, Hello 2023 Read More »
The past year was one of uncertainty for the industry. But distribution leaders joined MDM throughout 2022 to rise above talking points and show a way forward in the next year and beyond.
MDM’s 2022 Webcasts: A Year of Cutting Through the Noise Read More »
MDM concludes its year-end retrospective series with a look back at our top news items from 2022.
MDM’s Top News Stories of 2022: Another Busy Year for M&A Read More »
Mergers and acquisitions among industrial distributors and manufacturers rebounded in December after slowing down in the latter half of November.
December M&A Roundup: Pre-Holiday Activity Keeps Pace to Close Out 2022 Read More »
Tom Gale takes an appreciative look forward to 2023, highlighting some exciting things we have in store for the year ahead.
Thank You From the MDM Team Read More »
During the last three months of the year, many podcast guests focused on what was learned in 2022 — and how distribution leaders can be ready for what’s next in 2023.
MDM Podcasts: 4Q Shows Distribution Leaders Look to Keep Momentum in 2023 Read More »
Mike Hockett provides a glance at the value and purpose behind MDM’s upcoming Virtual M&A Summit, to be held Feb. 22-23. Early bird registration pricing ends Dec. 31.
MDM’s M&A Summit: Dealmaking Insights, Lessons and Expertise All in One Place Read More »
MDM takes a look back at its top free articles from 2022, including a mix of staff-written and contributed content.
MDM’s Top Free Articles of 2022: eCommerce, Labor Shortages Dominate Headlines Read More »
Leaders from Vallen Distribution, Stanley Black & Decker, LineDrive and Ace Hardware share their insights captured during interviews at ISA’s Women in Industry Summit, which was part of ISA’s Fall Summit held Nov. 30-Dec. 2 in Orlando. They discuss what’s best left behind in 2022 and where the industry is moving in 2023.
MDM Podcast: Voices from ISA’s Women in Industry Summit Read More »
In a discussion on threats, themes and strategic planning for 2023, James Dorn of the Dorn Group and MDM’s Tom Gale discuss thinking beyond rebates, the rise of customer self-serve, the power of segment focus and pain relief, and a call to rewrite the operating manual for distributor-supplier relationships and value creation.
QuickTake: 3 Takeaways on Value Creation in 2023 Read More »
The current economic issues continue to cause a high level of supply chain disruptions that do not appear to be going away anytime soon. John Gunderson provides ways to safeguard against their impacts.
5 Ways Distributors Can Mitigate Supply Chain Risk Read More »
Kathleen Shanahan stops by to discuss her unique path to becoming Turtle & Hughes’ CEO, the electrical distributor’s emphasis on diversity in both its workforce and supplier base, and how investment in sustainable energy storage has positioned the company for continued success in the age of electrification.
Podcast: Turtle & Hughes CEO on Strength in Diversity Read More »
In a new MDM podcast, Mike Marks and Tom Gale discuss how distributors can outperform market conditions and competitors in 2023. What will change the industry? And, if market transitions are where competitive advantage is won, what shifts could we see over the next year?
QuickTake: Predictions for 2023 Distribution Shifts Read More »
Focusing on eCommerce in past years, AD’s Dec. 5-7 event brought in the marketing side for the first time. Mike Hockett shares his biggest takeaways from attending.
Fast Observations from AD’s eCommerce & Marketing Summit Read More »
3 Ways for Distributors to Embrace Digital Inventory Trends in 2023 Read More »
Net Results Group Managing Partner Lance Gilbert discusses the state of indirect spend at large facilities from his team’s expertise in the analytics, technology and process improvement for MRO inventories, usage and purchasing behaviors. We explore the current supply chain challenges and opportunities for distributors to help customers ‘right-size’ their inventory.
Podcast: MRO Lifecycle Management – The Customer Equation Read More »
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