2 Things Amazon Does Better Than Anyone Else
How owning customers’ attention and their data pays off big for the massive e-commerce site.
2 Things Amazon Does Better Than Anyone Else Read More »
Articles
PTDA Industry Summit Focuses on Workforce Transformation
Like most organizations during the last eight months of the coronavirus crisis, the Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) was forced to move its in-person events to virtual.
PTDA Industry Summit Focuses on Workforce Transformation Read More »
Modern Distribution Management Adds Two to Leadership Team
Tish Drake joins MDM as Senior Vice President, Publishing and Bob Jordan as Vice President, Business Development.
Modern Distribution Management Adds Two to Leadership Team Read More »
Are You an Ally for Women?
There is a strong business case for more gender diversity in workplace leadership.
Are You an Ally for Women? Read More »
Third-Quarter 2020 Earnings Recap
How did the public distributors (and manufacturers relevant to this space) perform in the calendar third quarter? Our recap provides highlights of their revenue and earnings results.
Third-Quarter 2020 Earnings Recap Read More »
VIDEO: A Deeper Look at MDM’s Markets Forecast
What’s on tap for 2021? In this exclusive video, Brian Lewandowski of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado Boulder provides distributors a macro view of wholesale distribution and the broader U.S. economy.
VIDEO: A Deeper Look at MDM’s Markets Forecast Read More »
VIDEO: Baird Analysts Dissect Latest Distribution Economic Results
In this exclusive video, Baird analysts Dave Manthey and Quinn Fredrickson go behind the numbers of the latest MDM-Baird Distribution Survey. In this 16-minute video, they speak with MDM CEO Tom Gale about the industry’s performance and projections.
VIDEO: Baird Analysts Dissect Latest Distribution Economic Results Read More »
October M&A Roundup: Activity Heats Up
M&A activity kicked off the fourth quarter in style, as October registered the highest volume of distribution deals since before the pandemic. Here is our recap of the industry’s latest moves.
October M&A Roundup: Activity Heats Up Read More »
Big Business Moves: MDM’s Top Blogs of October
Strategic activity from leading distributors like Ferguson, Grainger and Fastenal led to the most-read blogs of October 2020.
Big Business Moves: MDM’s Top Blogs of October Read More »
Applied’s Acquisition Strategy Key to Lofty Revenue Goal
Applied Industrial Technologies hopes to grow revenue 40% to $4.5 billion in the coming years, and M&A will not surprisingly play a huge role in that ambitious pursuit. Here’s what company leaders said about their acquisition strategy moving forward.
Applied’s Acquisition Strategy Key to Lofty Revenue Goal Read More »
The Pandemic Made Your Website More Important Than Ever – But Are You Open for Business?
Five questions to ask yourself that will help measure the effectiveness of your e-commerce capabilities.
The Pandemic Made Your Website More Important Than Ever – But Are You Open for Business? Read More »
Behind Grainger’s Customer Acquisition Strategy
After Grainger posted a moderate improvement in the third quarter, company executives dished on the distributor’s approach to acquiring new customers and how it is bolstering the company. Here’s what they shared.
Behind Grainger’s Customer Acquisition Strategy Read More »
Why Build Your Personal Brand?
A strong individual online presence can mean good things for your distribution company.
Why Build Your Personal Brand? Read More »
New-Look White Cap/CSG Will Make Immediate Market Impact
After being acquired by a private equity firm and combined with Construction Supply Group, White Cap is now a $4 billion building materials distribution juggernaut. Where will the company rank among MDM’s Market Leaders?
New-Look White Cap/CSG Will Make Immediate Market Impact Read More »
Manufacturers Among B2B Businesses Experiencing ‘Rapid Digitization’
U.S. manufacturers are digitizing at twice the rate of other businesses, Alibaba.com survey finds.
Manufacturers Among B2B Businesses Experiencing ‘Rapid Digitization’ Read More »
The Technology Behind Amazon’s Search Dominance
How the online juggernaut uses AI-backed search expertise to improve its e-commerce effectiveness and overcome competitors.
The Technology Behind Amazon’s Search Dominance Read More »
12 Distribution Rules Worth Breaking
There are popular rules that can almost always be broken, while others deserve some skepticism or flexibility, says consultant Robert Sabath.
12 Distribution Rules Worth Breaking Read More »
Prioritize Analytics to Enhance Customer Service
Analytics tools not only help distributors become more agile, but in this time of increasingly complex supply chains, they can also alleviate stock-outs — and ease customers’ minds. But don’t forget the key components of building this capability.
Prioritize Analytics to Enhance Customer Service Read More »
Why Fastenal is ‘Optimally Positioned’ to Take Share
Despite just 2.5% sales growth in the third quarter, Fastenal is poised to take market share in industrial distribution, according to one analyst. See what the distributor has working in its favor.
Why Fastenal is ‘Optimally Positioned’ to Take Share Read More »
Amazon’s Secret to AI-Powered Product Recommendations
Amazon’s success is not an accident. It is the result of imaginative planning, technological enablement and top-notch execution — that distributors can emulate.
Amazon’s Secret to AI-Powered Product Recommendations Read More »
