Find a wealth of data and analysis extracted from the 1Q24 Baird-MDM Industrial Distribution Survey, including trending charts and figures for revenue and expectations, plus plenty of interesting commentary.
MDM’s 1Q24 MarketPulse: Year Starts Flat Against Tough Comparables Read More »
Two VPs from fasteners distributor and manufacturer Optimas Solutions discuss personally-vetted supply chain management strategies for OEMs.
Key Supply Chain Management Strategies for OEMs, and the Questions to Ask Read More »
Mike Hockett shares observations from ISA’s annual spring convention, covering event takeaways on the economy, technology, sales transformation, culture, regulations and more.
Quick Thoughts from ISA24 Read More »
The association’s annual John J. Buckley Award honors an individual in the MROP channel for their longstanding service in the industrial supply industry.
MDM’s Tom Gale Receives ISA’s Lifetime Achievement Award Read More »
Major manufacturers may have taken a big early lead, but their smaller competitors have been able to close the digital gap in recent years.
In Manufacturing’s Digital Transformation, Don’t Overlook the Small Guys Read More »
Wajax Corp. has bolstered its Industrial Parts unit during Iggy Domagalski’s first two years as CEO, and he stopped by to discuss its key drivers. We also discussed tech initiatives, PPE enhancements, industry tailwinds and headwinds.
MDM Podcast: How Wajax Bulked Up its Product Offering with Service Read More »
B2B customers of all types want more rep-free information. Lindsay Young addresses the cost of not meeting the increasing demand for digital resources.
Can Digital Content Drive Worthwhile ROI for Distributors? Read More »
It’s time to think differently. Guest author Dirk Beveridge wants distributors to join his mission to improve the lives of 51% of the distribution workforce by 2051.
2051 Ambition: Embrace ‘Force for Good Leadership’ for a Flourishing Culture Read More »
Mike Hockett and Craig Webb break down the key details of the combination, why it makes sense for Home Depot and why this was likely the long-term play for SRS all along.
MDM Podcast: A Home Depot-SRS Megadeal Breakdown Read More »
More than a handful of MDM’s Top Distributors were well-represented on the third annual feature.
Here’s Which Distributors Were Named Most Trustworthy by Newsweek Read More »
Alongside the blockbuster Home Depot-SRS Distribution deal, March included a handful of transactions valued at over $100 million.
March M&A Roundup: Fewer, but Bigger Deals Abound Read More »
As customers continue to work down inventory levels into 2024, James Dorn and John Gunderson outline action items for optimizing inventory levels in partnership with suppliers to stay nimble and gain share.
MDM Podcast: Inventory Opportunities in Slower-Demand Markets Read More »
Jeremy Centner examines a handful of key technology drivers and what we can expect to see from them in the rest of 2024 and beyond.
How 5 Distributor Technology Trends are Moving Read More »
Mars Supply President Bob Mars joins to discuss his company’s century milestone and what it’s taken to achieve it, what has changed in distribution in his 47 years there, and what hasn’t.
MDM Podcast: Mars Supply Keeps Evolving 100 Years In Read More »
Distributors have the data they need and the ambition to use it. What’s the holdup? Hear from two major distributor executives who use data to make a difference.
Data-Driven Decisions: Learn to Trust Your Information Read More »
Does your wholesale eCommerce site have the features it takes to be best-in-class? Find out what customers really want from distributors.
The Case for Creating an Integrated Wholesale eCommerce Experience Read More »
Mike Hockett leads off our February Premium Monthly issue with his take on why the AI learning curve won’t be nearly as steep as that of office computers or the Internet.
February Premium Monthly: Finding AI Traction Amid the Hype Read More »
Respondents indicated staffing remains their top challenge — though weakening — and that new recent regulations will take significant time and costs to understand and comply with.
NAM 1Q Survey Shows Slightly Higher Outlook Amid Regulatory Concerns Read More »
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MDM’s 2024 Top Distributors Submissions Are Now Open Read More »
Though it trailed the volume of January and December, the month included several distribution transactions valued at $100 million or more.
February M&A Roundup: Vallen, Motion, Imperial Dade Headline Another Active Month Read More »
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