In the wake of Hurricane Helene, we gathered commentary from numerous distributors with locations that were in its direct path
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The walkout will shut down imports from overseas and lead to disruption to distribution and manufacturing operations in the U.S.
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.
Despite the advantages of designing distribution networks, businesses often require assistance in creating and executing a network. This piece provides a guide.
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.
Amid rampant profit erosion industry-wide, this article explores specific actions distributors are now using to restore their past profit rates.
Recognize the key signs that indicate your ERP system may need an upgrade to enhance efficiency and adapt to modern technological demands.
QXO's bid for Rexel, a top electrical distributor in North America, was rejected as undervaluing the company’s potential.
We consulted a legal expert well-versed in DEI legal policy and advisement on how leadership teams can navigate what could become a tricky situation.
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.
Month-to-month, the revenue outlook for 2024 improved modestly, while 2025’s had a healthy increase. See those figures plus an updated GDP forecast here.
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.
