Amazon's incoming generative AI chatbot was built to respond to data analysis queries and questions about supply chain decisions.
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Construction Resources will allow Home Depot to expand the capabilities it offers professional contractors, a target market for the retailer.
Based on lower-than-expected DIY sales, partially offset by positive Pro customer comp sales, Lowe's updated its outlook for the year.
When Wesco merged with Anixter in 2020, it took on a margin improvement plan, which may help the company reach its 10% EBITDA margin target.
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A cyberattack on Henry Schein forced the healthcare products distributor to take systems offline and update its financial guidance.
An Ace Hardware official said its systems are restored a little over a week after a cyberattack disrupted shipments and online orders.
Are you an early adopter? Are you falling behind the curve? Where do you stand among all the hype of generative AI in distribution?
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It’s strategy season, and even optimistic predictions are for flattish 2024 industry growth. Mike Marks & Tom Gale discuss the bottom-line impact in dealing with whatever your big gorilla(s) looks like.
GM followed suit days after the autoworkers union reached a deal with Ford and Stellantis.
In line with The Home Depot's efforts to grow its underserved Pro market, the retail giant has named two executives to help lead the charge.
The surprise walkout comes days after UAW President highlighted the "shortcomings" of Stellantis’ current offer.
James Dorn joins MDM's Tom Gale to bust the myth of not being able to grow both top-line revenue and margin in challenging market conditions.
Technology has the power to lighten the load on a distributor’s sales team, freeing time to focus on higher-quality deals, says Gartner’s sales VP.
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An inspection initiative has created "significant reductions in the export volumes of different products from Mexico to the United States."
In a debrief on core themes from MDM’s 2023 SHIFT conference, Mike Marks and Tom Gale discuss a clearer vision for distribution emerging.
Three executives share how they implement elements of a ‘good company culture’ in order to grow their business, attract new employees and keep existing employees invested.
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The United Auto Workers extended its strike to 38 parts distribution centers across 20 states. The centers supply parts to dealerships.
The United Auto Workers has threatened expanded strikes to additional factories should the standoff with GM, Ford Motors and Stellantis last past Sept. 22.
Virginia DeVries will work closely with the Viking Electric sales team to identify, quote, and manage large-scale commodity opportunities.
