Distributor M&A momentum picked up in May, with notable moves across HVACR, Electrical and Gases & Welding sectors. Get a full recap of May’s distributor M&A activity, including a year-to-date breakdown by product category.
The second half of this series explores what the rollout of a distributor’s tariff command center looks like and how to evaluate your readiness to handle whatever the tariff environment can throw at you.
The company spelled out specifics on the changes Beacon will undergo in the months ahead to align with QXO’s aggressive vision to achieve significant organic growth.
With today’s tariffs news arriving like surprise album drops, ordinary financial leadership won’t do for distributors. The first of this two-part series examines how to create a “tariff command center” that uses advanced pricing strategies...
Without adequate liquidity, even the most robust distributors may find themselves struggling to fulfill orders, grow, or, in some cases, survive. Here, Steve Tomasello shares what an effective cash flow management system looks like.
The latest MDM Forecast reflects an overall downward revision in 2025 revenue expectations in the wake of tariff impacts, though still in line with the industry’s historical average. As always, results vary across the 19...
The latest MDM Case Study series takes aim at ADI Global, with Part 1 focused on how this Resideo-owned distributor grows and improves profits, applying a fruit orchard analogy to discuss the strategy involved.
MDM explores the latest vacancy rates and demand for distribution centers and warehouses across the country in this installment of the Logistics Liaison.
April tied March for the weakest month of distributor M&A activity that we’ve tracked since September 2023. Get a full recap of April’s distributor dealmaking here, including our year-to-date breakdown of deals by product category.
Respondents in the 1Q25 Baird-MDM Industrial Distribution Survey were divided on 2025 demand and investment outlooks, as tariff uncertainty clouds confidence and prompts cautious strategic planning. See our full breakdown of the results.
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.
We polled nearly 300 distributors and manufacturers in early April about the methods they are using in response to a higher cost of goods sold brought on by tariffs. See our detailed breakdown of the...
