As we near the mid-point of 2023, the hottest topic of conversation in distribution appears to be artificial intelligence. Read more in Premium Monthly.
Pay for S&P 500 company CEOs in 2022 rose just 0.9% to $14.8 million in median compensation, according to an AP study.
Sales & Marketing
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How to Fund and Manage Channel Incentive Programs
Once you establish goals for your customized incentive program and become familiar with its analytics output, budgeting is the next key component.
Mergers & Acquisitions
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May M&A Roundup: 2Q Boost Continues with 37 Deals
As the calendar crawls toward summer, the pace of M&A activity among industrial distributors and manufacturers stays robust.
Technology
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QuickTake: The Many Problems that AI Engines Can Solve
MDM’s Tom Gale and IRCG’s Mike Marks tackle the broader AI-backed applications that may soon become widespread in distribution.
Pricing
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How to Deploy Special Pricing Agreements Intelligently
Mo Barsema outlines how both manufacturers and distributors can approach SPAs when it comes to negotiating and deploying them.
Expert Perspective
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MDM Podcast: Patrick McCurdy III on Kimball Midwest’s Constant Improvement
Kimball Midwest President Patrick McCurdy III stops by to discuss the company’s recent training and development efforts, digital initiatives and business performance.
Digital Commerce
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QuickTake: Pricing for Digital Commerce
One of the biggest factors limiting the success of B2B distributor eCommerce is pricing. James Dorn looks at pricing strategy and two schools of thought on how distributors look at the ROI equation for their...
Sales & Marketing
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MDM Podcast: Marketing Missteps that Cause Channel Conflict
Mike Hockett asks Consight Marketing’s Alan Hale about what grinds his gears in distribution marketing, and it’s a lot. They cover points of channel conflict and how they can be avoided.
Human Resources
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Data: Distributors See Slightly Improved Staffing Amid Inconsistent Labor Market
Distribution executives commented on their current staffing situations in response to the Baird-MDM 1Q 2023 Distribution Survey.
Technology Provider News
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Report: Amazon Gains Speed in Shift to Regional Logistics Network
A Wall Street Journal report details how Amazon has revamped its vast U.S. logistics network to one leveraging eight distinct regions.
Trends Report
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Data: Supply Chain Pros’ Income Up 3% From 2022
Salaries for U.S.-based supply chain professionals continue to rise, with median income reaching $98,570 in 2023, according to ASCM data.

