Distributors Continue to Mount Comebacks in 2Q
Second quarter growth exceeds low-double digit outlook, but supply chains and the labor market are concerns.
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Commentary: Manage What You Can Control: A Solid Strategy for the Back Half of 2021
Despite the challenges around inflation and supply chain, many distributors are focused on improving talent management.
Download this Issue as a PDF: July 25 2021
The second quarter's data issue brings similar results from the start of 2021: Optimistic growth numbers coupled with some troubling signs in inventory and inflation. Read the July 25 MDM Premium for complete details on how 2Q21 went down and where distributors are focused for the remainder of the year.
ADI Global Distribution’s Digital Investments Center on Convenient Customer Access
Laura Phelan is steering the company’s digital marketing and merchandising, demand generation, digital in-store experiences and content marketing.
ADI Global Distribution’s Digital Investments Center on Convenient Access
Laura Phelan is steering the company’s digital marketing and merchandising, demand generation, digital in-store experiences and content marketing.
Cultivating a Digitally Driven, Data-Centric Culture at Sonepar USA
Sonepar USA Digital Analytics Manager Kayla Repp is passionate about the company’s digital transformation journey.
Commentary: Don’t Get Stung by a Delayed Reaction to Customers’ Growing Digital Expectations
Digital commitments are paying off for the 2021 MDM Digital Innovator award winners, thanks to their quick action and customer-centric initiatives.
Loeb Electric’s Custom Digital Innovations Meet Unique Sales, Customer Needs
Gary Knight is integral to Loeb Electric’s digital initiatives for its sales staff and customers, such as Walmart.
Global Industrial Expands Its Digital Footprint, Elevates Social Presence
The distributor’s CMO Klaus Werner helps the company to thrive online during COVID-19 adversity.
Source Atlantic Stays Ahead of the Digital Curve
The industrial distributor’s technology manager Matt Hanlon has been driving digital transformation for his entire career.
Download this Issue as a PDF: July 10 2021
The July 10 issue of MDM Premium is a showcase of e-commerce innovations. Our five 2021 Digital Innovator award winners know how to harness the power of data to build business, grow their online presence and create environments that their customers appreciate. Read about these leaders at Sonepar USA, Loeb Electric, ADI Global, Global Industrial and Source Atlantic today.
Commentary: Top Distributors Look to Put the Pandemic in the Rearview with Critical Growth Initiatives
Three key themes from conversations with executives at Fastenal, Winsupply, Lawson Products and W.W. Grainger.
Fastenal Converts Branches in Continued Shift to Digital
Distributor focused on e-commerce growth, new bin technology and converting pandemic-purchasers into long-term customers.
Lawson Products Invests in ‘Boots on the Ground’ Strategy
Chicago-based industrial distributor has a straight-forward approach for fueling its growth through the remainder of 2021 and beyond.
Download this Issue as a PDF: June 25 2021
Our annual Top Distributors issue includes many of our Top Distributors category listings, as well as feature stories on this year's Market Mover companies: Fastenal, Lawson Products, Winsupply and W.W. Grainger. Read to find out where these top companies are making investments and how they are investing in business changes to overcome lingering pandemic-related market challenges.
Grainger ‘Well Positioned’ to Meet Ongoing Market Challenges
Industrial distributor drives growth across business, maintaining top rankings.
Winsupply Takes Disciplined Approach to Inventory Management, Forecasting and Talent Development
President John McKenzie credits company’s change management capabilities.
Commentary: Change is in the Air — Take Advantage of Today’s Unique Environment
As we start to come out of our COVID-19 fog, many elements of life and work are changing with urgent pace. As a result, it feels like anything is possible.
Download this Issue as a PDF: June 10 2021
Read the June 10 issue of MDM Premium to hear about Ferguson tackling material shortages, Adobe and FedEx teaming up on an e-commerce ecosystem and how Devil Mountain Wholesale Nursery overcame labor shortage challenges.
Adobe and FedEx Team Up on E-Commerce Ecosystem
Working with FedEx and FedEx’s ShopRunner, Adobe is building out an e-commerce sales and distribution ecosystem tapping into FedEx’s network.
