The launch of new agentic AI-powered software aims to redefine procurement for distributors, automating supplier onboarding and invoices directly inside CRM. The result: simpler tech stacks, faster operations and new opportunities to strengthen supplier and...
Distributors clinging to outdated ERP systems may think they’re avoiding risk, but the hidden costs of inaction keep adding up. This piece examines how legacy technology erodes visibility, agility and margins, and how taking a...
This issue’s content contains eight articles that cover distributors’ expectations for interest rate cut impacts on demand; how the industry balances prioritizing growth vs. resilience; best practices for contract pricing governance; our monthly M&A roundup;...
Fasteners supplier Optimas Solutions has growth in its sights for 2026 and beyond. Here, COO Mark Korba tells MDM about the company’s roadmap, strategic priorities and market opportunities, and how its hybrid distributor-manufacturer model and...
Building Materials/Construction again led dealmaking categories in a month that reflected improved confidence in the industry’s M&A investments.
The free, virtual event on Dec. 3 brings top distribution dealmaking experts and advisors together to share insight on valuations, integration and growth strategies in a time of rampant economic uncertainty. Get a primer here.
A major consolidation is reshaping the heavy-duty aftermarket as FleetPride and TruckPro join forces. The merger unites two industry leaders with expansive branch and service networks to create a national platform built for scale, technology...
It involves a significant footprint downsizing with numerous distribution center closures and an overhauled delivery network.
As you set plans to dominate 2026, MDM Premium can be a valuable part of your toolkit. See why there’s never been a better time to become a subscriber. Your strategic edge starts here.
Our third quarter MarketPulse shares a wealth of data from the 3Q25 Baird-MDM Industrial Distribution Survey – conducted in early October – that covered respondents’ revenue performance, pricing updates and expectations for 4Q25 and 2026,...
Will rate cuts revive industrial demand? Our latest survey reveals distributors’ mixed outlook — cautious optimism tempered by tariffs, inflation and uncertainty. Explore what industry leaders really think about 2026 growth prospects.
It marks a regional exit for Grainger after 10 years in the U.K. and a sharper focus on North America and Japan.
