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In the wake of Hurricane Helene, we gathered commentary from numerous distributors with locations that were in its direct path
The first of this three-part series examines how the HVACR distributor achieved its current top market position and scale and how it serves its customer base.
A solid but unspectacular volume month featured the news of two top electrical distributors combining.
The recent DCKAP Round-Up event featured MDM's Tom Gale, who spoke of the growing impact AI has in reshaping business models for distributors. Here are some key takeaways.
With our marquee thought leadership event fresh in mind, MDM Editors Mike Hockett and Vesna Brajkovic debrief what stood out to them from the event and take a look forward to SHIFT 2025 next May.
What homework precludes your hard-earned expansion into a new state? We spoke with a distributor well-versed in recent growth to learn what has been involved.
Consider perfecting these four pillars to create a company culture that supports and encourages innovation in distribution.
MDM's marquee in-person event showcased change management case studies and insights for driving distribution forward. Here's a quick debrief.
Explore why AI tools like ChatGPT can't replace the content creation needed in sales and marketing and learn why they should — and shouldn't — be applied.
Force majeure and commercial impracticability clauses can safeguard against unforeseen disruptions, but it's not foolproof. Here's a definitive guide for B2B buyers and sellers.
The last of this three-part Premium series examines how the plumbing, HVAC and industrial distributor has leveraged Ferguson.com, Build.com and Ferguson Rewards
The industry's generally slow adoption for AI may be at least partly contributed to misconceptions about the technology and its applications. This article helps set the record straight.
Though still soft by Fastenal’s historical standards, August was a rebound from July. Get MDM's full breakdown here.
This case study details the MRO products distributor’s pandemic-born initiative to complement its third-party software solutions with in-house technology, and the ROI gained from the hybrid approach.
Now available to Premium members and in the MDM Store, the issue contains the most articles we've packed into an issue in several years.
Combining MDM's No. 2 and 21 Top Electrical Distributors, it will net Sonepar 23 branches in the southern and southwest U.S. and over 700 associates.
We chat with John Gunderson, who authored our three-part analysis series and subsequent case study report on Wesco's recent and ongoing transformation as North America's top electrical distributor.
Still having gross margin problems despite investments in pricing software, ERP upgrades and talent? It usually boils down to two root causes. This piece maps out pricing-driven margin success.
Fastenal launched an AI-upgraded chatbot in June, and is currently building a sourcing tool — both intended to help its staff. Get the details here.
