Distribution and logistics companies can reduce litigation costs by implementing evidence preservation practices for driver hiring, training and key accident data. Here’s a look at how to protect your business.
In times of economic and market uncertainty, strategies that are practical, realistic and effective under pressure will guide you through the noise. Here, Michelle Duffy details how distributors can successfully manage tariff pass-throughs while protecting...
If you’ve ever wanted to ask: “How do I do it, too?” MDM’s 2025 Women in Distribution share their best advice and words of encouragement for women pursuing a career in distribution.
Our first quarter MarketPulse shares a wealth of data from the 1Q25 Baird-MDM Industrial Distribution Survey that covered respondents’ revenue performance, pricing updates and expectations for the current quarter and rest-of-year, plus plenty of commentary.
Most distributors and manufacturers surveyed in the 1Q25 Baird-MDM Industrial Distribution Survey indicated a 1-10% increase in the cost of goods sold in 2025, though uncertainty colored commentary. Get our deep dive analysis here.
Our roster of 20 honorees announced in late March. Here, we profile each of these deserving leaders who will likewise be recognized at MDM’s SHIFT Conference in May. By popular demand, we’ve made this article...
With recession concerns rising, distributors should focus on strengthening their business, managing costs and adapting to market changes rather than reacting to short-term uncertainty. This piece outlines priority items to get set sooner than later.
Contrary to popular belief, culture isn’t a soft skill. It’s a competitive advantage, says executive leadership consultant Darcy Blessing-Williams, who is set to speak at MDM’s SHIFT conference in May. She joins the podcast to...
Want your company to be considered and accurately ranked? We need its revenue info by April 11. The easiest way to submit it is via the survey linked in this blog.
As tariffs continue to escalate, distributors will have to adapt by optimizing pricing strategies and rebate management to navigate the uncertainty and gain market share in an increasingly competitive environment. Here’s a look at critical...
Now live, the issue’s content spans your role as a source of tariff clarity; the business case for women-specific PPE; why QXO relentlessly pursued Beacon; what distributors pay their fleet staff; our latest MDM Forecast;...
Former Wesco leader Ben Albu shares why so many sales tools end up in the “technology graveyard” in this preview to his SHIFT Conference session on leveraging sales technology for success.
