In general, taking a long-term perspective on challenging times in life yields more positive memories than negative ones. It brings us life lessons that we can apply to make our future brighter.
A Long-term Perspective Emphasizes the Positive Read More »
Boost online engagement and bring prospective customers to you by creating the digital, content-rich journey that your customers are looking for.
Why Digital Strategy is More Than Just a Fancy Website Read More »
Industry insiders from Cascade Partners share tips on navigating what should be a “really strong year” for M&A, plus we’ve got the early details on MDM’s Virtual M&A Summit occurring in February.
What’s in Store for Distribution M&A in 2021? Read More »
Here are the Top 10 (plus one) digital commerce enhancements you can make to successfully navigate the post-COVID-19 environment.
How to Make E-Commerce Part of Your Post-Pandemic Plan Read More »
Marc Strandquist, the recently appointed president and CEO of Optimas OE Solutions LLC, has been in the fasteners industry his entire professional career. He spoke with MDM about his path, his new company and his outlook for the industry.
Recommended Reading: MDM’s Conversation with a ‘Fastener Rat’ Read More »
MDM has compiled some recent economic outlooks for 2021, most of which are promising, but we’d love to know what you expect for your distribution business and the industry as a whole next year.
Next Year Will Surely (Hopefully?) Be Better Than 2020 Read More »
Many distributors are under the assumption that if they load a bunch of content onto their website and/or into one-off marketing emails, they’ve done their job. But such a Create It and They Will Come strategy can be a waste of time and resources.
Content May Be King — But There is a Catch Read More »
After low-single-digit growth in 1Q, plumbing and HVAC distributor Ferguson PLC projects for the coming year accelerating M&A activity plus upbeat residential construction and renovation to offset softness in the commercial market.
Ferguson’s 2021 Forecast Bolstered by M&A, Residential Strength Read More »
And other critical reasons why e-commerce investment is the smart choice for nearly all distributors, from Channel Marketing Group’s David Gordon.
Manufacturers Differentiate Distributor Support Based on E-Commerce Investment Read More »
Duncan-Parnell, Radwell International and Stellar Industrial Supply all benefited from company-wide data analysis efforts to keep customer relationships strong and build more efficient business practices.
How Strong Data Analytics Kept 3 Distributors Running During Tumultuous 2020 Read More »
Donnie Williamson joins MDM as Manager, Data Analytics, with a background at McNaughton-McKay Electric Company.
MDM Strengthens Team with Analytics Manager Read More »
Go behind the scenes of Ferguson and Grainger, learn what’s driving building material M&A, discover the distribution leaders of tomorrow and see what Amazon does better than anyone by checking out MDM’s most-read blogs from last month.
From Market Leaders to Future Leaders: MDM’s Top Blogs of November Read More »
Not only has activity rebounded despite the rise in coronavirus cases and corresponding lockdowns, but also multibillion-dollar deals are happening more frequently. Here’s our M&A recap from a very busy month.
November M&A Roundup: Consolidation Escalates Amid COVID-19 Surge Read More »
In the latest MDM interview, Barry Litwin, CEO of Systemax — the publicly traded parent of Global Industrial and other businesses — discussed the company’s 3Q performance, what’s driving growth in 2020 and the “permanency” of pandemic-related products.
Behind One Distributor’s Record 3Q, Future Growth Plans Read More »
The latest group of MDM Future Leader Award winners are setting the stage for the next generation of distribution with their focus on technology-based initiatives.
The Future of Distribution Looks Bright Read More »
The news has mostly been good since our last update on the reports affecting wholesale distribution, manufacturing and the overall economy, but as coronavirus cases rise, so do fears of a so-called “COVID-19 cliff.”
Is a Grim Winter Coming? Read More »
Optimize operations, prevent theft and prioritize employee health with the assistance of IoT at work, says Sigfox USA’s Eddie Meyersick.
3 Ways IoT Can Help Distributors Read More »
Practical tips to improve your self-confidence, stress tolerance and influence — all of which have suffered during the global pandemic.
3 Dimensions of Emotional Intelligence That Impact Your Work Performance Read More »
If public companies are saving on T&E, how much of a T&E increase will they be able to justify to Wall Street if it reduces earnings and doesn’t increase sales?
Will Fear of Wall Street Impact Manufacturer Sales Organizations? Read More »
The recent flurry of high-profile, high-dollar M&A deals involving building material distributors like HD Supply, US LBM and Foundation Building Supply has sparked plenty of shakeup but also shined a light on this sector.
Building Material Consolidation Kicks Into High Gear Read More »
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