Now live, this issue’s content is packed a dozen articles that include the first three parts of our Analytics Imperative series; our three-part deep dive on LINC Systems; research on distributors decoupling from China; takeaways...
The fifth and final section of this series focuses on implementation excellence — covering how to present prescriptive output for maximum adoption; align messaging across all channels; and create a culture of analytics-driven decision-making. It...
Alongside MDM and NAW’s own research into how tariffs are impacting distributors, a pair of new reports share fresh statistics on wholesale trade’s outsized brunt of the economic burden from them.
See the 50+ events on MDM’s radar across July-December.
This deep dive traces the strategic components of LINC Systems’ service-first model and growth trajectory, as well as the key inflection points that created the fasteners distributor’s formula for success.
The fourth installment of this five-part series addresses the critical human factors in analytics success, including overcoming skepticism, identifying high-judgment individuals, addressing self-imposed data access constraints and avoiding common pitfalls.
Distributor M&A activity gained momentum in June, marked by several transactions across the Building Materials, Electrical and Gases & Welding sectors. Get a full recap of June’s distributor M&A activity, including a year-to-date breakdown by...
GMS has agreed to be acquired by The Home Depot’s subsidiary SRS Distribution for $110 per share, topping a rival bid and valuing the deal at $5.5 billion.
Valued at $1.5 billion, the deal is set to result in a PVF and industrial supplies distributor with a combined revenue of around $5.4 billion and more than 350 locations worldwide.
Cultural alignment drove LINC’s transformation, with leadership instilling a bias for action, continuous learning and transparent communication. Professional development, internal engagement and consistent messaging embedded change deeply and sustainably across the organization.
The third of this five-part series details the technical architecture of a prescriptive analytics system, including parameterized rules engines, repeatable processes, cross-referencing capabilities and the role of AI as an accelerator.
In the fourth of a four-part series previewing new MDM research to be unveiled in a June 25 webcast, we explore how to apply scenario planning to stress-test your distribution strategy and build resilience for...
