It’s the PMI’s first time above 50.0% since October 2022, signaling manufacturing momentum in early 2025.
Backed by U.S. investment in semiconductor fabrication, billions are being injected into large-scale construction projects. Could building materials and MRO distributors benefit? Our Logistics Liaison explores.
Part 2 of this series covers how the metalworking and MRO supplies distributor’s Mission Critical initiative is bearing fruit by transforming the company into a more digitally capable and agile organization.
We analyze the results of our early January survey that polled 350 distributors and manufacturers about their expectations of how tariffs could impact both margins and demand. Along with data, it produced plenty of commentary.
These reports deliver a wealth of wholesale distribution economic metrics and dealmaking analysis covering the October-December period, along with forecasts for 1Q25 and beyond.
There’s no better time to find out what keeps distribution executives up at night than at the start of the year. We analyze more than 250 write-in responses to our early January survey question asking...
The latest MDM Forecast moved more optimistically for the total industry vs. December for both 2025 and 2026. See your sector-specific outlook.
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Most distributors are optimistic about 2025 and are adapting their pricing strategies accordingly. Here are the factors they are considering.
The latest major industry disruption appears to be in the form of significant tariffs levied by the incoming Trump administration. Here’s a look at the factors likely to be at play and how to navigate...
