But new orders placed in July marked a 5.6% decrease from the previous month of June, according to the most recent U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders report.
Manufacturing Technology Orders Up 41.5% in July Read More »
Faromatics is a smart livestock farming company that uses sensors and AI to monitor livestock health and risks for farmers.
AGCO Buys Faromatics to Bring ‘ChickenBoy’ Under its Roof Read More »
Defining ROI often depends on where companies are on their digital transformations, and there’s not a one-size-fits all definition of ROI for all distributors.
Is Measuring ROI Crucial or a Waste of Time in B2B E-Commerce? Read More »
Wholesale trade shows improvement from same month in 2020 and was also up from the previous month of June, according to the latest report from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Wholesale Trade Sales Up 23.7% in July Read More »
Olympic Steel said Harkins’ recent promotion was the result of the company’s specialty metals expansion efforts.
Olympic Steel Names Harkins Vice President – Aluminum Read More »
Distributors have taken the pandemic disruption in stride and used it to accelerate improvements across key areas of business: Sales & Marketing, Technology, Operations and Strategy & Leadership.
2022 Distribution Trends Outlook: Optimism with a Twist of Apprehension Read More »
Distributors have taken the pandemic disruption in stride and used it to accelerate improvements across key areas of business: Sales & Marketing, Technology, Operations and Strategy & Leadership.
Commentary: 2022 Distribution Trends Outlook: Optimism with a Twist of Apprehension Read More »
Sales team transformations accelerate thanks to online sales growth and COVID-19-related restrictions on in-person meetings.
Sales and Marketing Teams Plan to Build on Pandemic-Induced Flexibility Read More »
Revenues were greatly affected by the pandemic, but with 2022 on the horizon, companies are rethinking both M&A and the “new workplace.”
How Distributors are Handling COVID-19-Driven Operational Shifts Read More »
Customer engagement often begins and ends with robust technology.
Tech Investments at the Core of Distributors’ 2022 Growth Strategies Read More »
Pandemic highlights the need for steady hands in the C-suite, as company leaders were tasked with numerous duties beyond just growing the business.
Distribution Leadership Roles Elevated During COVID-19 Read More »
MDM’s annual Trends Survey issue looks at the state of distribution 18 months into the pandemic through the lenses of Sales & Marketing, Technology, Operations and Strategy & Leadership. Read the September 10 issue to learn how survey respondents are preparing for a successful 2022, including expectations and priorities for the coming year.
Download this Issue as a PDF: September 10 2021 Read More »
The digital move complements the building distributor’s June acquisition of software provider WTS Paradigm.
Builders FirstSource Acquires Apollo Software Assets Read More »
Since he joined the IWDC in 2016, Werkley has been involved in several key initiatives for the welding cooperative.
IWDC Promotes Werkley to VP of Sales and Vendor Management Read More »
The new distribution center in Monterrey puts Optimas closer to its customers, suppliers and employees while also supporting economic growth in the region.
Optimas Moves Mexico DC to California Read More »
Autonomous truck technology would enable distributors to solve one of the main supply chain problems: an ongoing driver shortage.
Autonomous Trucking May Break Supply Chain Shackles Read More »
The addition of the Philadelphia-based PJP is the second acquisition in a week for Envoy Solutions, which now has six assets in its portfolio.
Envoy Solutions to Acquire Penn Jersey Paper Read More »
L&W Supply created the new branch to better serve its customers in the greater Port Charlotte, Florida area.
L&W Supply Merges Two Florida Facilities into New Branch Read More »
Private equity firm Advent International is selling off Distribution International to TopBuild in an all-cash deal.
Advent International Strikes a $1 Billion Deal to Sell Distribution International Read More »
Scott Pierson of Bluon outlines the challenges of identifying a true e-commerce solution in the HVAC industry and shows a path for any distributor in need of removing the hurdles.
A Last Major Frontier for E-Commerce Read More »
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