Expert Perspective

Tom Gale details the life and business impact of Jonathan Byrnes — a highly-regarded author and industry consultant who died on May 7.

Vallen’s $350 million acquisition of Wesco Integrated Supply is just the latest win for the MRO distributor. CEO Chuck Delph stops by to discuss all the company’s recent activity and onward momentum.

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MDM Podcast: Voices of ISA24

This compilation episode features mini-interviews Mike Hockett conducted at ISA24, gathering channel perspectives from ISA’s CEO, two distribution CEOs, three service providers and two college students.

Wajax Corp. has bolstered its Industrial Parts unit during Iggy Domagalski’s first two years as CEO, and he stopped by to discuss its key drivers. We also discussed tech initiatives, PPE enhancements, industry tailwinds and...

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MDM Podcast: A Home Depot-SRS Megadeal Breakdown

Mike Hockett and Craig Webb break down the key details of the combination, why it makes sense for Home Depot and why this was likely the long-term play for SRS all along.

As customers continue to work down inventory levels into 2024, James Dorn and John Gunderson outline action items for optimizing inventory levels in partnership with suppliers to stay nimble and gain share.

Mars Supply President Bob Mars joins to discuss his company’s century milestone and what it’s taken to achieve it, what has changed in distribution in his 47 years there, and what hasn’t.

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An Ethical Examination of Business AI

While application possibilities understandably drive AI discussions, the ethics component has been overlooked. This piece dives deep into the guardrails distributors will want to keep in mind as they navigate their AI journey.