Top 10 Most-Read News Articles of 2020
From executive appointments to mergers and acquisitions, these were the most-read news articles on mdm.com during the past year.
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2020 M&A Roundup: Year to Forget Brings Memorable Trends and Deals
MDM looks at five themes that emerged across distribution M&A in 2020 and recaps some of the biggest deals of the year.
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A Long-term Perspective Emphasizes the Positive
In general, taking a long-term perspective on challenging times in life yields more positive memories than negative ones. It brings us life lessons that we can apply to make our future brighter.
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Why Digital Strategy is More Than Just a Fancy Website
Boost online engagement and bring prospective customers to you by creating the digital, content-rich journey that your customers are looking for.
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What’s in Store for Distribution M&A in 2021?
Industry insiders from Cascade Partners share tips on navigating what should be a “really strong year” for M&A, plus we’ve got the early details on MDM’s Virtual M&A Summit occurring in February.
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How to Make E-Commerce Part of Your Post-Pandemic Plan
Here are the Top 10 (plus one) digital commerce enhancements you can make to successfully navigate the post-COVID-19 environment.
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Recommended Reading: MDM’s Conversation with a ‘Fastener Rat’
Marc Strandquist, the recently appointed president and CEO of Optimas OE Solutions LLC, has been in the fasteners industry his entire professional career. He spoke with MDM about his path, his new company and his outlook for the industry.
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Next Year Will Surely (Hopefully?) Be Better Than 2020
MDM has compiled some recent economic outlooks for 2021, most of which are promising, but we’d love to know what you expect for your distribution business and the industry as a whole next year.
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Content May Be King — But There is a Catch
Many distributors are under the assumption that if they load a bunch of content onto their website and/or into one-off marketing emails, they’ve done their job. But such a Create It and They Will Come strategy can be a waste of time and resources.
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Ferguson’s 2021 Forecast Bolstered by M&A, Residential Strength
After low-single-digit growth in 1Q, plumbing and HVAC distributor Ferguson PLC projects for the coming year accelerating M&A activity plus upbeat residential construction and renovation to offset softness in the commercial market.
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Manufacturers Differentiate Distributor Support Based on E-Commerce Investment
And other critical reasons why e-commerce investment is the smart choice for nearly all distributors, from Channel Marketing Group’s David Gordon.
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How Strong Data Analytics Kept 3 Distributors Running During Tumultuous 2020
Duncan-Parnell, Radwell International and Stellar Industrial Supply all benefited from company-wide data analysis efforts to keep customer relationships strong and build more efficient business practices.
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MDM Strengthens Team with Analytics Manager
Donnie Williamson joins MDM as Manager, Data Analytics, with a background at McNaughton-McKay Electric Company.
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From Market Leaders to Future Leaders: MDM’s Top Blogs of November
Go behind the scenes of Ferguson and Grainger, learn what’s driving building material M&A, discover the distribution leaders of tomorrow and see what Amazon does better than anyone by checking out MDM’s most-read blogs from last month.
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November M&A Roundup: Consolidation Escalates Amid COVID-19 Surge
Not only has activity rebounded despite the rise in coronavirus cases and corresponding lockdowns, but also multibillion-dollar deals are happening more frequently. Here’s our M&A recap from a very busy month.
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Behind One Distributor’s Record 3Q, Future Growth Plans
In the latest MDM interview, Barry Litwin, CEO of Systemax — the publicly traded parent of Global Industrial and other businesses — discussed the company’s 3Q performance, what’s driving growth in 2020 and the “permanency” of pandemic-related products.
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The Future of Distribution Looks Bright
The latest group of MDM Future Leader Award winners are setting the stage for the next generation of distribution with their focus on technology-based initiatives.
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Is a Grim Winter Coming?
The news has mostly been good since our last update on the reports affecting wholesale distribution, manufacturing and the overall economy, but as coronavirus cases rise, so do fears of a so-called “COVID-19 cliff.”
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3 Ways IoT Can Help Distributors
Optimize operations, prevent theft and prioritize employee health with the assistance of IoT at work, says Sigfox USA’s Eddie Meyersick.
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3 Dimensions of Emotional Intelligence That Impact Your Work Performance
Practical tips to improve your self-confidence, stress tolerance and influence — all of which have suffered during the global pandemic.
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