Major manufacturers may have taken a big early lead, but their smaller competitors have been able to close the digital gap in recent years.
Expert Perspective
Article
MDM Podcast: How Wajax Bulked Up its Product Offering with Service
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...
Online Marketing
Article
Can Digital Content Drive Worthwhile ROI for Distributors?
B2B customers of all types want more rep-free information. Lindsay Young addresses the cost of not meeting the increasing demand for digital resources.
Human Resources
Article
2051 Ambition: Embrace ‘Force for Good Leadership’ for a Flourishing Culture
It’s time to think differently. Guest author Dirk Beveridge wants distributors to join his mission to improve the lives of 51% of the distribution workforce by 2051.
Building Materials/Construction
Article
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.
Top Distributor Sectors
Article
Here’s Which Distributors Were Named Most Trustworthy by Newsweek
More than a handful of MDM’s Top Distributors were well-represented on the third annual feature.
Mergers & Acquisitions
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March M&A Roundup: Fewer, but Bigger Deals Abound
Alongside the blockbuster Home Depot-SRS Distribution deal, March included a handful of transactions valued at over $100 million.
Inventory Management
Article
MDM Podcast: Inventory Opportunities in Slower-Demand Markets
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.
Technology
Article
How 5 Distributor Technology Trends are Moving
Jeremy Centner examines a handful of key technology drivers and what we can expect to see from them in the rest of 2024 and beyond.
Expert Perspective
Article
MDM Podcast: Mars Supply Keeps Evolving 100 Years In
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.
Data & Analytics
Article
Data-Driven Decisions: Learn to Trust Your Information
Distributors have the data they need and the ambition to use it. What’s the holdup? Hear from two major distributor executives who use data to make a difference.
Digital Commerce
Article
The Case for Creating an Integrated Wholesale eCommerce Experience
Does your wholesale eCommerce site have the features it takes to be best-in-class? Find out what customers really want from distributors.

