Steve Gettleman outlines three value pillars within distribution private branding programs and the keys to getting them right.
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Benj Cohen suggests that, even if it seems like a risky play, distributors should go against the grain and utilize AI before the rest of the industry catches up.
Scott Schuenke discusses Sonepar North America’s growth, evolution and innovation during his 16 years with the company, which culminate with his retirement this month as VP of Strategic Development.
The two are expected to merge operations sometime in 2024 and will operate on a combined basis as Crawford, Sonepar said.
DataXstream CEO Tim Yates explores if better tech can have a positive impact on a distributor's ability to hire and keep talent.
The threat of disruptions at West Coast ports has receded as dockworkers and port employers reached a tentative agreement on a new contract.
We condense the guest interviews and analysis from our Top Distributors webcast into a compilation podcast about the factors that impacted who appeared where on our rankings lists.
Global Industrial CEO Barry Litwin shares what made Indoff the perfect fit to be the industrial distributor’s first acquisition since 2015.
James Dorn shares insights on leveraging voice of customer, associate and supplier research to inform strategy, make better decisions and build winning playbooks.
Get all the need-to-know info about our annual rankings of North America’s biggest market movers across 17 different industries — now available for all to view.
Mentions of reshoring were substantially more common in 1Q earnings calls compared to a year earlier. What are the factors driving the hype?
As we near the mid-point of 2023, the hottest topic of conversation in distribution appears to be artificial intelligence. Read more in Premium Monthly.
The acquisition will double Rexel's size in the Netherlands.
Pay for S&P 500 company CEOs in 2022 rose just 0.9% to $14.8 million in median compensation, according to an AP study.
Once you establish goals for your customized incentive program and become familiar with its analytics output, budgeting is the next key component.
MDM speaks with North Coast Electric President Cory McCulloch to discuss his company's new DC in Auburn, Washington and the Sonepar subsidiary's plans for the future.
As the calendar crawls toward summer, the pace of M&A activity among industrial distributors and manufacturers stays robust.
Lowe’s reports a more positive outlook on Pro customer sales as projects shrink and Pros work through backlogs.
MDM's Tom Gale and IRCG's Mike Marks tackle the broader AI-backed applications that may soon become widespread in distribution.
Mo Barsema outlines how both manufacturers and distributors can approach SPAs when it comes to negotiating and deploying them.
