In a debrief on core themes from MDM’s 2023 SHIFT conference, Mike Marks and Tom Gale discuss a clearer vision for distribution emerging.
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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.
MDM's September content eyed what a leading distributor looks like in 2030; equipment leasing vs. purchasing considerations; and a deep dive on Ferguson's market positioning.
Endries International CEO Michael Knight discusses his first year leading the fast-growing OEM fasteners distributor, his thoughts on AI ethics and the power of coaching your staff.
Now two weeks past MDM's marquee in-person thought leadership event, we reflect upon insights that several attendees shared from their experience there.
In MDM's latest quarterly podcast review, we look back at all the voices and topics covered between July and September 2023.
James Dorn and Tom Gale discuss distributors’ use of data analytics to inform profitability decisions in the year ahead, which figures to involve more strategy as firms can't lean on inflation.
The unpredictable pace of M&A activity among industrial distributors and manufacturers dipped again in September to 24 reported deals.
We extract key takeaways from the plumbing, HVAC, PVF and industrial supplies distribution giant’s earnings call on Sept. 25.
The notion that 'no one wants to work' persists amid labor challenges in distribution. But organizational leadership expert Dr. Donte Vaughn says it's a major misnomer, which we explore in a culture discussion.
The company added $780 million in combined revenue from acquisitions during its fiscal 2023, which ended July 31. Find a recap of the distribution giant's financials.
The United Auto Workers extended its strike to 38 parts distribution centers across 20 states. The centers supply parts to dealerships.
An unauthorized person accessed certain computer systems and potentially accessed or acquired certain files, the company said.
Mike Hockett distills key themes and takeaways from MDM's marquee thought leadership conference event, held Sept. 18-20 in Denver.
As distributors look to modernize their facility equipment, financing is always the biggest question. This Q&A sheds light on what distributors should keep in mind as they consider buying vs. leasing.
Will Quinn reflects on a career that has seen organizations embrace continuous improvement and those that haven't. The former tend to outperform the latter, and here's what it looks like.
Mike Hockett examines the latest economic trending data as it pertains to wholesale distributors, including their revenue expectations through next year.
Many distributors can build the strong data teams, but most distributors really struggle to use that data muscle effectively to move the business forward. Here's how to make it stick.
Research lead Kevin Reid-Morris and Tom Gale discuss the insights, surprises and hopes for AI that this 2023 exploration surfaced, along with behaviors and supporting building blocks for distributor AI success.
It may be too early to tell how some return-to-office policies affect productivity, but many workers have voiced opposition to returning even part time.
