Vesna Brajkovic

Human Resources in Wholesale Distribution

4 Elements of a Distributor’s Culture that Foster Growth

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.

October 5, 2023

Manufacturing

UAW’s “Chaos” Strike Extends to Dozens of Distribution Centers

The United Auto Workers extended its strike to 38 parts distribution centers across 20 states. The centers supply parts to dealerships.

September 25, 2023

Manufacturing

“Big 3” Autoworkers Strike May Expand, Spurs Layoffs

The United Auto Workers has threatened expanded strikes to additional factories should the standoff with GM, Ford Motors and Stellantis last past Sept. 22.

September 21, 2023

Staffing Changes

Viking Electric Hires Commodity Sales Specialist

Virginia DeVries will work closely with the Viking Electric sales team to identify, quote, and manage large-scale commodity opportunities.

September 20, 2023

Manufacturing

Autoworkers Strike Against Ford, GM, Stellantis

Nearly 13,000 autoworkers have gone on strike after the union and automakers failed to reach a deal on a new labor contract.

September 15, 2023

Public Policy

Supply Chain Stakeholders Call for National Freight Office

A national freight office would help guide federal decision-making in supply chain competitiveness, security, and fluidity.

September 14, 2023

Manufacturing

Autoworkers Await Labor Deal, Prep to Strike

Workers at General Motors, Ford Motors and Stellantis factories will strike Friday if a labor agreement is not reached.

September 13, 2023

Manufacturing

Proposed Rule Could Help Improve Rail Service Shipment Times

A proposed STB rule would make it easier for a shipper served by a single railroad to interchange with a different railroad.

September 13, 2023

Earnings

NetPlus Report: Most Distributors Expect Sales Growth in 2023

Despite some uncertainty about what's to come in 2024, 87% of NetPlus Alliance distributor members remain "mostly optimistic."

September 11, 2023

Association/Buying Group News

Lumber Associations MLA, NLA Merge

The Mid-America Lumbermens Association will merge with the Northwestern Lumber Association to represent over 1,800 building material dealers.

September 6, 2023

Manufacturing

DoE Allocates $15.5B to Retool Factories for EV Production

The U.S. Department of Energy announced opportunities to help manufacturers retool existing factories and transition to electric vehicles.

September 6, 2023

Perspective

MDM Podcast: Higher EBITDA Multiple Drivers – A McKinsey Keynote Preview

McKinsey Partner Kevin Sachs previews his team’s SHIFT conference keynote on the differentiators of those who are convincing shareholders they are growing revenue faster, expanding margins and improving their capital leverage.

August 30, 2023

Staffing Changes

Huyett Adds New Marketing & Development Leader

Huyett has hired Candi Glass to manage the fastener distributor's inside sales, purchasing, merchandising and marketing operations.

August 25, 2023

Technology

MDM Podcast: Distribution’s Technology Leverage Shift

Hisco IT leader Ana Bennett — one of MDM's upcoming SHIFT conference speakers — joins Tom Gale for a conversation about the evolving role of distribution technology and where it's headed.