Through a discussion with the CIO of each company, we get into the weeds of the what, why and how behind the electrical and fastener distributors’ AI journey and the decisions that led to success with the technology.
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One-size-fits-all technology has never sat well in distribution. Here, we share how a flooring distributor prioritized industry specificity when selecting a cloud ERP platform.
Along with updated projections for full-year 2024 and 2025, our latest forecast shows 2026 sector-specific expectations.
The average HVAC contractor makes nearly 70% of its purchases through wholesale distribution, according to a HARDI Voice of Contractor survey.
This piece gathers commentary and insights from nearly a dozen various distributors to get a clearer picture of how and why they choose a WMS and what they look for in one.
Transform your website into a dynamic sales tool with customer-focused design and smart technology to drive B2B growth and conversions.
Live on Premium and in the MDM Store, the issue's content spans private equity's role in distribution M&A; case studies on Wesco, Stellar Industrial Supply and Watsco; the return-to-office movement and what being a data-driven company looks like.
As we move into 2025, your input will help us identify some of the key shifts our team has been tracking over the past couple of years.
Most distributors are optimistic about 2025 and are adapting their pricing strategies accordingly. Here are the factors they are considering.
The Department of Justice has stepped on the scene following accusations of collusion in pricing for PVC products in which three distributors were named as co-conspirators.
The latest major industry disruption appears to be in the form of significant tariffs levied by the incoming Trump administration. Here's a look at the factors likely to be at play and how to navigate them.
In Part 3 of our IT series, two distributor executives look to the future and have every intention of getting it right with self-serve and AI technologies.
Of the 3Q24 Baird-MDM Survey respondents who will do away with hybrid schedules, most cited collaboration as a key driver in the decision.
The month also included a trio of deals for both Imperial Dade and White Cap, among several other MDM Top Distributors.
With a market size estimated at $907 billion in 2024, the MRO industry continues to be a critical component of the U.S. economy. In this year's U.S. MRO Market Trends Report, we define a market that has demonstrated remarkable resilience amid global economic fluctuations.
From our 2024 SHIFT event, three leading distributors share what it takes to build an effective data analytics team, how they’re putting it to use and the value of leveraging external data for benchmarking company performance.
Packed with insights from 19 different speakers and representing eight different distributors, our Virtual Profitability Summit is set to provide tools to optimize your margin strategy in 2025 and beyond. Here's a preview.
Part 2 of our Executive Commentary series of conversations centers on how one major distributor relentlessly pursues sameness when it comes to customer experience across all buying channels.
It will combine the Nos. 1 and 10 companies on MDM’s 2024 Top Distributors List for Fluid Power.
