The ISA24 conference is rapidly approaching on April 15-17 in Charlotte, NC. As a primer, we chatted with CEO Brendan Breen on what to expect from the agenda, what he’s hearing from ISA members and what gives him hope about the industry.
Ahead of ISA24, Brendan Breen Shares Member Sentiment and What Gives Him Industry Hope Read More »
Following his three-part article series, we had John Gunderson on the podcast for a deeper dive into Fastenal’s move from a company dependent on a nationwide branch network to one that emphasizes embedded customer service.
MDM Podcast: A Breakdown of Fastenal’s Decade-Long “Big Pivot” Read More »
Business metrics and AI can be a potent combo. Here’s a closer look at the most important metrics distributors should be measuring today and how they can use AI to recommend the next best actions in each area.
Beyond Metrics: 4 Actionable Insights for Growth-Driven Distributors Read More »
Our 4Q23 M&A report recaps the year that was 2023 in distribution dealmaking alongside a full rundown of every deal we covered in October-December, the latest EBITDA trading multiples and more.
MDM’s 4Q23 M&A Report Now Available Read More »
NAW’s 2024 Executive Summit was its most well-attended such event in years, and its content delivered in spades. This episode features interviews with attendees on their top takeaways, initiatives & more.
MDM Podcast: Voices of NAW’s Executive Summit Read More »
Find a wealth of data and analysis extracted from the 4Q23 Baird-MDM Industrial Distribution Survey, including trending charts and figures for revenue and expectations, plus plenty of interesting commentary.
4Q23 MarketPulse: Year Ends Softer as 2024 Outlook Improves Read More »
Presented at NAW’s Executive Summit, the accolade recognizes the efforts of wholesaler-distributors and individual efforts to benefit the industry and those within it.
MDM’s Tom Gale Honored with NAW’s Distributors Deliver Award Read More »
Sources told the Wall Street Journal that a Consumer Protection Safety Commission vote could make Amazon liable for the safety of third-party products.
Is Amazon a Distributor? The U.S. Government May Determine Read More »
It follows several years of transformation for the distributor of fluid handling, sealing and material conveyance supplies and solutions.
ERIKS North America is Now LGG Industrial. Here’s Why Read More »
In the past 2 years, Singer Industrial divested a business unit, rebranded, made over a dozen acquisitions and added plenty of greenfields. CEO Craig Osborne tells us how his company has handled it all.
MDM Podcast: How Singer Industrial has Navigated Several Years of Change Read More »
Plenty of big-name distributors were involved in MDM’s M&A news coverage during January.
January M&A Roundup: A Strong Start to 2024 Read More »
The annual rankings feature shows the biggest changeup to the B2B marketplace landscape in the past 3 years.
Applico Releases 2024 Top 50 B2B Marketplace Report Read More »
While distributors compete with other market distributors on sales, they compete with everyone for talent. Bharani Nagarathnam details three focus areas in which distributors can improve to attract more talent.
3 Mindset Shifts To Recruit & Retain Next-Gen Talent Read More »
More resources, more access and more firepower is just the start.
What NAW’s Acquisition Means for MDM Content Read More »
The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors and Modern Distribution Management have combined in a move that unlocks a wealth of data-driven intelligence for NAW members and MDM subscribers.
NAW Expands Reach and Deepens Resources with Acquisition of MDM Read More »
Will Quinn explains how deploying a multi-tenant, cloud-based warehouse management system can help organizations meet today’s industry challenges.
The Path to Operational Excellence: Transforming Warehouses for the Future Read More »
Fourth quarter sales, profits and margins all edged up from a year earlier, and December daily sales topped November’s. Get our in-depth breakdown here.
Onsites Push Fastenal Profits Higher in 4Q as 2023 Sales Top $7.3B Read More »
Last year’s M&A news volume blew away that of 2022 & 2021. Will its pace hold up in 2024? Brown Gibbons Lang & Company’s (BGL) Kevin Sargent joins to discuss what’s driving distribution M&A and why it’s outpacing the manufacturing sector.
MDM Podcast: After a Huge 2023, What Does M&A Look Like in 2024? Read More »
To be held Feb. 7 from 10:00-4:00 ET, the event connects distribution executives and AI practitioners for application how-to’s and discussion.
MDM Virtual AI Summit to Include ChatGPT Primer Read More »
See the slate of industry events during the first half of 2024 that are on MDM’s radar.
MDM’s 2024 First Half Industry Events Preview Read More »
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