Operations
Scattered supplier updates can leave purchasing teams chasing information instead of acting on it. This piece explores how distributors can close that visibility gap without replacing or overhauling their ERP.
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Oct 21-22, 2026 | Minneapolis, MN
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AI
The electrical distribution giant’s investment builds on nearly $4 billion committed to its transformation since 2021, with AI applications targeting inventory availability, sales productivity and customer service.
October 21, 2026
Cybersecurity
Researchers found that attackers within wireless range could exploit barcode scanners to access connected computers, potentially putting warehouse systems and order fulfillment at risk.
October 21, 2026
Market Analysis
It gives Amazon purchase-linked rights to nearly 3.2 million 3M shares as the manufacturer scales optical connectivity technology and expects EBO sales to roughly double or more in 2027. Here’s the details and our analysis.
October 21, 2026
Foodservice
The appointments of Pat Quint as CIO and Kristi Belhumeur as Chief Accounting Officer come amid continued investment in Parts Town’s technology, distribution network and acquisition strategy.
October 20, 2026
Economic Trends
Single-family starts hit their lowest rate in 12 months, while single-family building permits were at their lowest mark in 3.5 years.
October 20, 2026
MRO
Genuine Parts Company’s Motion-led industrial segment delivered another quarter of solid sales and profit growth, outpacing its automotive operations. Get. the key metrics here.
October 20, 2026
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October 21, 2026
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October 20, 2026
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This MDM Case Study examines how Grainger continues to outgrow the MRO market through a connected operating model built on High-Touch customer solutions, curated assortment, private label, digital commerce, data intelligence and fulfillment scale.
September 23, 2026
This MDM Case Study examines how Stellar Industrial Supply built a differentiated growth model around documented customer savings, service-first selling and digital execution — turning measurable value creation into a durable platform for customer loyalty, expansion and operational excellence.
July 2, 2026
How has Singer Industrial grown into a 55-plus-company platform while preserving local leadership and culture? This MDM Case Study explores the industrial rubber, fluid power and automation distributor’s coordinated autonomy model, acquisition strategy and technology investments that are helping drive scale, efficiency and long-term growth.
June 8, 2026
