Part 2 of this case study series on Germany-based power transmission and motion control distributor Ludwig Meister explores turning data discipline, analytics and AI into real operating leverage — without losing focus or control.
The first of this three-part series explores how a mid-market distributor built the leadership discipline, internal foundations and cultural alignment to make innovation scalable, repeatable and durable.
Data is supposed to be your most valuable asset. But without context, governance and clear action triggers, even the best data becomes noise. Learn how cut through the clutter.
We share our latest survey-driven snapshot of what distributors and manufacturers indicated their digital sales are, plenty of commentary from distributors on the matter and our analysis and context on underlying factors.
When their $1.5 billion combination finalized in early November, it also kicked off a U.S. ERP transition for MRC that has had major problems from the start. We detail and analyze what DNOW has shared...
AI is reshaping distributor CRM — but only when backed by the right platform strategy. In this episode of the MDM Amplify Podcast, LeadSmart’s Kevin Brown breaks down smart AI adoption, data integration and how...
Eric Hoplin, NAW CEO, testified to the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce’s Subcommittee on Workforce Protections on how the distribution industry is deploying AI.
AI can make room for the human connection that actually wins business. Read how artificial intelligence in distribution can reengineer highly manual processes into ones that are faster, more accurate, and yes, more human.
Driven by continued AI adoption and ERP upgrades, more than half of the distributors/manufacturers polled in the 4Q25 Baird-MDM survey expect to increase IT investment in 2026.
As data centers demand nearly $7 trillion in infrastructure investment by 2030, electrical distributors are making strategic bets — from major facility expansions to new leadership roles. See how distributors are looking to capture their...
Amazon estimates the new benefits aimed to support financial management, cybersecurity and HR could amount to nearly $1,000 in yearly value for qualifying members.
Distributors increasingly want to know whether their eCommerce investment is too high, too low or right on target. The latest Baird-MDM survey breaks down eCommerce SG&A spend across all respondents, distributors and manufacturers — including...
