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
From a fireside session at MDM’s 2024 SHIFT Conference, we glean insights from Stellar Industrial Supply CEO John Wiborg about the distributor’s constant drive toward win-win solutions for customers and suppliers.
ABC Supply’s CEO shares a scaling secret that defies business school teachings. Learn how decentralization fueled the building supply distributor’s rise to the top.
Port operators and the union dockworkers at U.S. East and Gulf Coast reached a tentative labor deal, but the underlying issues remain. NAW’s CEO joins the MDM Podcast to talk distribution’s response.
Despite the advantages of designing distribution networks, businesses often require assistance in creating and executing a network. This piece provides a guide.
Amid rampant profit erosion industry-wide, this article explores specific actions distributors are now using to restore their past profit rates.
Recognize the key signs that indicate your ERP system may need an upgrade to enhance efficiency and adapt to modern technological demands.
Month-to-month, the revenue outlook for 2024 improved modestly, while 2025’s had a healthy increase. See those figures plus an updated GDP forecast here.
Mastering continuous improvement is key to overcoming distribution challenges. This article reveals how a structured approach can transform operational efficiency and drive lasting success.
Another active month has 2024 far outpacing 2023’s activity. Get caught up on all of August’s distributor M&A news here.
The second of this three-part Premium series examines the plumbing, HVAC and industrial supplier’s exclusive brands that have been a key market accelerator.
With demand softness lasting longer than any industrial distributor would prefer, we examine recent executive commentary and numerous economic indicators to make sense of business conditions.
Cheney significantly expands PFG’s presence in the Southeast U.S., along with a Puerto Rico distributor acquired in July.
