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Why Distribution’s AI Bottleneck Isn’t Budget
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Why Distribution’s AI Bottleneck Isn’t Budget
The companies moving beyond isolated pilots are building a repeatable operating foundation around data, integration, governance and measurable business ownership.
October 22, 2026
MRO
MSC’s 4Q Sales Top Outlook as Volume Gains Momentum
MSC ended its fiscal 2026 with record quarterly and annual sales sales as pricing remained strong, volumes improved and cost reductions helped margin outperform company guidance. Get the key metrics and our analysis here.
October 22, 2026
Building Materials/Construction
Kian Capital Builds Door and Hardware Distribution Platform with Allen Supply, TAP
The Michigan and Tennessee distributors form the foundation of a platform targeting further acquisitions, broader product offerings and expanded services across the Midwest and Central U.S.
October 22, 2026
Economic Trends
U.S. Cutting Tool Orders Tick Down in August, Shipments Hold Steady
Year-to-date shipment value topped $2 billion in August and was up more than 22% from a year earlier.
October 21, 2026
Automotive
ATD Names Makes President Succession
The company appointed a board member as interim president while it searches for a permanent CEO.
October 21, 2026
Chemicals & Plastics Distribution
Shrieve Chemical Expands Southeast Reach, Acquires Research Solutions Group
Shrieve’s third announced acquisition of 2026 adds Alabama-based Research Solutions Group’s industrial solvents business and blending, recycling and logistics capabilities. The deal follows April acquisitions in Illinois and Scotland.
October 21, 2026
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Kian Capital Builds Door and Hardware Distribution Platform with Allen Supply, TAP
October 22, 2026
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U.S. Cutting Tool Orders Tick Down in August, Shipments Hold Steady
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MDM Case Study: Grainger
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
MDM Case Study: Stellar Industrial Supply
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
MDM Case Study: Singer Industrial
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
