Our last quarterly data issue of 2020 includes promising stats on the future state of the economy, with some work left to do to get the industry back to where it was pre-pandemic. Dive into the latest MDM-Baird Distribution Survey results, as well as a preview of our MDM Analytics market forecast and wholesale revenues, sales and inventory trends data.
The market appears to be experiencing a quicker turnaround from the pandemic-induced downturn than originally expected.
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Consumer behavior is playing a role in speeding economic recovery.
If we were to assign a theme to this issue of MDM Premium, it would be new beginnings. The articles you will find in the October 10 issue address keys to sales team transformation, including how to look differently at the function and job requirements of your sales department. We also speak with the new president of EPDA on his vision for distribution in Europe and how the industry will reshape itself in the wake of COVID-19.
Des Spillings, managing director for Acorn Industrial Services Ltd. UK, recently began his stint as 2020/21 president of EPTDA. MDM checked in with Spillings about the association’s plans for next year and how distributors are faring on the other side of the pond.
We have the opportunity to question the efficiency and effectiveness of our daily routines now like never before.
Indian River Consulting Group’s Mike Marks argues that sales transformation cannot happen for a distributor without releasing these long-held beliefs.
The pandemic didn’t stop Lawson Products from pursuing the largest acquisition in its history. Mike DeCata, president and CEO, and Brian Hoekstra, vice president, mergers and acquisitions, spoke with MDM about the company’s latest deal, how they navigated it during a global pandemic and how their M&A appetite remains strong even amid today’s economic upheaval.
Bringing your sales and marketing teams together on customer communications and interactions is a great way to ensure you are capturing a broader picture of what clients are going through right now.
How distributors can assess whether or not implementing a published Minimum Order Size (MOS) policy makes sense when considering both company and market dynamics.
Marketing and sales make a powerful team when working together.
This issue of MDM Premium features our annual Market Leaders listings of the top distributors in the U.S. See the rankings in key categories, and learn how several of the ranked companies put themselves in a strong market position in 2019 that has fared them well throughout the disruption of 2020.
Thirteen lessons from distributors who are finding the silver linings in COVID-19.
Digital transformation is no longer something to get to eventually. It’s an imperative for survival.
Wholesale distribution finds innovative ways to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic that are remodeling business operations.
This issue of MDM Premium features our annual Market Leaders listings of the top distributors in the U.S. See the rankings in key categories, and learn how several of the ranked companies put themselves in a strong market position in 2019 that has fared them well throughout the disruption of 2020.
This issue of MDM Premium features our annual Market Leaders listings of the top distributors in the U.S. See the rankings in key categories, and learn how several of the ranked companies put themselves in a strong market position in 2019 that has fared them well throughout the disruption of 2020.
Data analytics and strong digital presence contribute to Sonepar USA's success.
Industrial marketing group AD continues to see reliable growth.
