Mike Hockett discusses how AI chatbot tech is being utilized by a retail giant in supplier negotiations, and how it can apply in distribution.
ChatGPT’s Big Potential in Supplier Negotiations Read More »
Lumber deflation and unfavorable weather drove The Home Depot’s earnings in the first quarter of 2023 below expectations.
Home Depot 1Q Sales Drop 4.2%, Notes ‘Year of Moderation’ Read More »
Delays as long as 27 hours have slowed freight shipments at the Brownsville-Matamoros border crossings, according to the Mexican government.
Mexico: Texas Border Truck Inspections Delaying Shipments Read More »
The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals and The Association For Manufacturing Technology announced the new partnership May 16.
CSCMP, AMT Partner on Content to Boost U.S. Industrial Base Read More »
Lippstadt, Germany-based ISM is a manufacturer of safety footwear, functional clothing and workwear.
PIP Acquires Footwear Maker ISM Heinrich Krämer in Germany Read More »
Resideo’s Louisville facility houses employees in its ADI Global Distribution and Products & Solutions businesses.
Resideo Reopens Louisville Offices Read More »
This is the 3rd acquisition in 2023 for SiteOne, as it expands the number of markets in which it offers the full range of landscape supplies.
SiteOne Landscaping Acquires Adams Wholesale Supply Read More »
A Wall Street Journal report details how Amazon has revamped its vast U.S. logistics network to one leveraging eight distinct regions.
Report: Amazon Gains Speed in Shift to Regional Logistics Network Read More »
Mike Hockett analyzes the Census Bureau’s latest wholesale trade data and how it compares with commentary MDM has gathered.
Data: Mixed Signals Continue as Distributors’ Expectations Improve Read More »
3M has terminated long-time exec Michael Vale for “inappropriate personal misconduct” just three weeks after he took on a newly-created post.
3M Fires Longtime Exec for Inappropriate Conduct Read More »
Since CCMP’s initial investment in Hillman in 2014, sales have doubled to approximately $1.5 billion in 2022.
Private Equity Firm Exits Stake in Hillman Solutions Read More »
Some markets voiced robust 1Q demand while others saw things at least start to slow. Here’s what distribution execs had to say in the 1Q 2023 Baird-MDM Survey.
Commentary: Distributors Chime In on Choppy Industrial Demand Read More »
Mark Stanton has a deep knowledge of forklift fleet management and forklift safety systems, the company said.
ELOKON Names New SVP of Sales Read More »
Crush Bearings and Drives is a distributor of mechanical power transmission and motion control products.
CBT Company Acquires Crush Bearings and Drives in Kentucky Read More »
The service is targeted to consulting specifying engineers, design build contractors and building owners, fire protection and more.
NIBCO Launches Free Specification Review Service Read More »
The partnership is expected to extend distribution into markets including Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Wichita and Northwest Arkansas.
Mid-States Wholesale Lumber Expands with TYPAR Partnership Read More »
After a strong fiscal 2022, DXP is off to a fast start in 2023.
DXP 1Q Sales Jump 33% From a Year Earlier Read More »
Joe Limbaugh has been with Motion for nearly 40 years while James Howe recently celebrated 30 years with the MRO parts distributor.
Motion Appoints New Operations, Commercial & Technology Leaders Read More »
The New York-based health care products distributor made acquisitions in Australia and Brazil.
Henry Schein Reports 1Q Results, 2 Acquisitions Read More »
PFG’s total case volume grew 3% for a second straight quarter.
Performance Food Group Jan-March Sales Growth Slows to 5% Read More »
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