Over 60% of MSC Industrial Supply’s sales are eCommerce-based, making it one of the leading web-driven distributors in North America. The final piece of this three-part series explores the progression of that digital business to...
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How did 2024 stack up against other recent years? We dive into the numbers to analyze how it graded by historical context alongside GDP performance.
Of the 4Q24 Baird-MDM Industrial Distribution Survey respondents who indicated they were likely to shift their sourcing, many cited tariffs as a key factor.
Our overall 2025 industry revenue forecast narrowed from January, dragged down by a downshift for oil & gas. Nevertheless, strong growth appears in store for most verticals. See your sector-specific outlook here.
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Now live, the issue’s content spans research on family-owned distributors’ succession plans; expectations of Trump 2.0’s impact on demand and margins; the industry’s top concerns at the start of 2025; the first two parts of...
The new order includes a rule requiring foreign steel and aluminum material to be processed within North America.
Get the latest on the standoff here, and insight onto where it might be headed.
The real challenge of CRM success isn’t choosing the right system, but ensuring your team is trained and supported for long-term adoption and growth. Learn more about the No. 1 mistake in the post-implementation of...
At NAW’s marquee annual event, we had mini-interviews with 10 different executive attendees about their company’s biggest initiatives in 2025; the industry’s top challenges and reasons for optimism; and what they get out of the...
Capital investments in electric infrastructure, including upgrades and renewable energy integration, fueled a double-digit rise in utilities’ electricity spending from 2003 to 2023. We break down the figures here.
