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This comprehensive MDM 2Q26 Forecast is a guide to the U.S. wholesale distribution economy, providing a historical, current and future snapshot of numerous key economic indicators in one convenient place along with our exclusive sector-specific forecasts for 19 different product categories. Its economic indicator data is updated through May 15.
This comprehensive MDM 1Q26 Forecast is a guide to the U.S. wholesale distribution economy, providing a historical, current and future snapshot of numerous key economic indicators in one convenient place along with our exclusive sector-specific forecasts for 19 different product categories. This report was freshly updated in late February.

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MDM’s 1Q26 MarketPulse Report consists of the quarterly results, analysis and commentary from the latest Baird-MDM Industrial Distribution Survey — conducted early April — that explored revenue performance, pricing and business expectations for the current quarter and rest-of-year. It includes a wealth of market-specific data and commentary from survey respondents.

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How has Singer Industrial grown into a 55-plus-company platform while preserving local leadership and culture? This MDM Case Study explores the industrial rubber, fluid power and automation distributor’s coordinated autonomy model, acquisition strategy and technology investments that are helping drive scale, efficiency and long-term growth.
Ludwig Meister shows how disciplined sequencing — not flashy tech — drives real innovation. Authored by former MDM CEO and Editor Tom Gale, this case study details how the German distributor built a data-driven, AI-enabled operation by prioritizing internal processes, clean data and execution before transforming sales and customer experience.
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Employees are one of the primary reasons for success in distribution, but training programs and budgets often do not reflect their importance. This article, based on the results of a recent Real Results Marketing survey, looks at why the gap exists and how distributors can shift their thinking about training.

This article includes:

  • An overview of the skills training gap
  • Internal vs. external training
  • Tips for closing the gap

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  • 2016 Distribution Remodel: Deepen Talent Development
  • Succession Planning: Positioning for the Future
  • MDM Interview: Beyond Change Management

Rick Schwartz was inducted as 2016 chairman of the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors at its Executive Summit in January. The former Winsupply CEO, who now serves as chairman of the board, spoke with MDM Associate Editor Eric Smith earlier this month at the companys annual meeting and vendor showcase about issues facing distributors and NAWs goals for the year.

This article includes:

  • How NAW is helping distributors with talent acquisition
  • Importance of an omnichannel strategy
  • NAW's efforts to improve the political landscape

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  • College Connection: Virtuous Cycle
  • MDM Interview: The Reinvention of Staples
  • 2016 Distribution Remodel: Refocus on the Core

Modern Distribution Management's monthly Industrial Inflation Index measures a cross-section of industrial supplies.

This index includes:

  • Abrasives Products
  • Cutting Tools
  • Power Transmission Equipment
  • Fasteners
  • Valves, etc.
  • Power Tools
  • Material Handling Equipment
  • Belting
  • Hand Tools
  • Misc. Metal

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  • MDM Pricing Trends Report: Fourth Quarter 2015 and Annual
  • 2016 Distribution Remodel: How to Build a Better Business
  • Market Analysis: PVF Consumption in the United States
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As the labor pool tightens, developing and retaining existing employees becomes more attractive and critical for business success. This article examines how distributors are thinking differently about development and provides tips to overcome barriers and create an action plan that strengthens operational and financial results.

This article includes:

  • How to think differently about development
  • Overcoming development barriers
  • Developing an action plan

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  • 2016 Distribution Remodel: Invest or Die
  • Succession Planning: Positioning for the Future
  • 2016 Distribution Remodel: Refocus on the Core

Building a better supply chain is critical for a successful 2016 Distribution Remodel. This article shows why distributors who havent focused on improving supply chain functions should begin investing resources now in hopes of remaining competitive and avoiding obsolescence.

This article includes:

  • The threat of Amazonification
  • Benefits of a better supply chain
  • Processes & technology to invest in

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  • 2016 Distribution Remodel: Invest or Die
  • Predictable Supply Chain Disruptions Abound
  • Distributors Seeking 'Lean' Supply Chain

Distributors sell more than product. Leveraging data to make money is key.

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  • Overcoming the Barriers to Analytics
  • Increase Analytics Usability & Excitement
  • 2016 Distribution Remodel: How to Build a Better Business
MA_PVF

The MDM Market Analysis, based on data from MDM Analytics, includes consumption of PVF supplies by end user in the U.S., plus the top end users by 6-digit NAICS.

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  • MDM Pricing Trends Report: Fourth Quarter 2015
  • Market Analysis: HVACR Consumption in the United States
  • Top Trends for 2016
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Employees are one of the primary reasons for success in distribution, but training programs and budgets often do not reflect their importance. This article, based on the results of a recent Real Results Marketing survey, looks at why the gap exists and how distributors can shift their thinking about training.

This article includes:

  • An overview of the skills training gap
  • Internal vs. external training
  • Tips for closing the gap

Subscribers should log in below to read this article.

Not a subscriber? Subscribe below or learn more. Subscribers also have access to the following related articles:

  • 2016 Distribution Remodel: Deepen Talent Development
  • Succession Planning: Positioning for the Future
  • MDM Interview: Beyond Change Management

Rick Schwartz was inducted as 2016 chairman of the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors at its Executive Summit in January. The former Winsupply CEO, who now serves as chairman of the board, spoke with MDM Associate Editor Eric Smith earlier this month at the companys annual meeting and vendor showcase about issues facing distributors and NAWs goals for the year.

This article includes:

  • How NAW is helping distributors with talent acquisition
  • Importance of an omnichannel strategy
  • NAW's efforts to improve the political landscape

Subscribers should log in below to read this article.

Not a subscriber? Subscribe below or learn more. Subscribers also have access to the following related articles:

  • College Connection: Virtuous Cycle
  • MDM Interview: The Reinvention of Staples
  • 2016 Distribution Remodel: Refocus on the Core

Modern Distribution Management's monthly Industrial Inflation Index measures a cross-section of industrial supplies.

This index includes:

  • Abrasives Products
  • Cutting Tools
  • Power Transmission Equipment
  • Fasteners
  • Valves, etc.
  • Power Tools
  • Material Handling Equipment
  • Belting
  • Hand Tools
  • Misc. Metal

Subscribers should log-in below to read this article.

Not a subscriber? Subscribe below or learn more. Subscribers also have access to the following related articles:

  • MDM Pricing Trends Report: Fourth Quarter 2015 and Annual
  • 2016 Distribution Remodel: How to Build a Better Business
  • Market Analysis: PVF Consumption in the United States
LeadLearn

As the labor pool tightens, developing and retaining existing employees becomes more attractive and critical for business success. This article examines how distributors are thinking differently about development and provides tips to overcome barriers and create an action plan that strengthens operational and financial results.

This article includes:

  • How to think differently about development
  • Overcoming development barriers
  • Developing an action plan

Subscribers should log in below to read this article.

Not a subscriber? Subscribe below or learn more. Subscribers also have access to the following related articles:

  • 2016 Distribution Remodel: Invest or Die
  • Succession Planning: Positioning for the Future
  • 2016 Distribution Remodel: Refocus on the Core

Building a better supply chain is critical for a successful 2016 Distribution Remodel. This article shows why distributors who havent focused on improving supply chain functions should begin investing resources now in hopes of remaining competitive and avoiding obsolescence.

This article includes:

  • The threat of Amazonification
  • Benefits of a better supply chain
  • Processes & technology to invest in

Subscribers should log in below to read this article.

Not a subscriber? Subscribe below or learn more. Subscribers also have access to the following related articles:

  • 2016 Distribution Remodel: Invest or Die
  • Predictable Supply Chain Disruptions Abound
  • Distributors Seeking 'Lean' Supply Chain

Distributors sell more than product. Leveraging data to make money is key.

Subscribers should log in below to read this article.

Not a subscriber? Subscribe below or learn more. Subscribers also have access to the following related articles:

  • Overcoming the Barriers to Analytics
  • Increase Analytics Usability & Excitement
  • 2016 Distribution Remodel: How to Build a Better Business
MA_PVF

The MDM Market Analysis, based on data from MDM Analytics, includes consumption of PVF supplies by end user in the U.S., plus the top end users by 6-digit NAICS.

Subscribers should log in below to read this article.

Not a subscriber? Subscribe below or learn more. Subscribers also have access to the following related articles:

  • MDM Pricing Trends Report: Fourth Quarter 2015
  • Market Analysis: HVACR Consumption in the United States
  • Top Trends for 2016

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