Supply chains built on fragmented systems and manual processes can’t keep pace with rising complexity. This article outlines a practical roadmap to supply chain autonomy — from unified data and system integration to intelligent automation...
Special pricing agreements are a major margin lever for distributors — yet many leave money unclaimed due to data mismatches, rising complexity and reactive processes. The third and final article in this series outlines common...
This year has started with two strong months of dealmaking, with February tying for the most deals we’ve counted since the start of 2024. Get our breakdown of deals tracked per month over the past...
The first of this three-part series explores how a mid-market distributor built the leadership discipline, internal foundations and cultural alignment to make innovation scalable, repeatable and durable.
We take a deep dive into the industrial rubber, fluid power and automation distributor’s “coordinated autonomy” model — a strategy designed to balance shared scale advantages with true local decision-making. Here’s how Singer preserves legacy...
SRS Distribution gained roofing share in a historically weak market as Home Depot’s Pro business outperformed DIY in Q4. From HD’s earnings call, we extract executive details shared on pricing strategy, GMS integration and cross-selling...
Data is supposed to be your most valuable asset. But without context, governance and clear action triggers, even the best data becomes noise. Learn how cut through the clutter.
When their $1.5 billion combination finalized in early November, it also kicked off a U.S. ERP transition for MRC that has had major problems from the start. We detail and analyze what DNOW has shared...
Many distributors believe they collect 100% of the special pricing agreement profit margin they claim. The real question is different: Are you claiming everything you’re entitled to? The second of this three-part deep dive series...
Our latest update shows a modest downgrade for 2025 annual revenues before we get December’s government data, and a larger downward revision for 2026. Get your product sector-specific forecasts here through 2027.
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MDM’s Mike Hockett is set to moderate a can’t-miss technology & innovation panel to kick off Day 2’s agenda and NAW’s Brian Wild will help close the conference with policy and regulation insights from Capitol...
