In many sectors, Activity-Based Costing is being replaced by Quantum Costing, a newer and more accurate alternative that adds power and benefits to cost analysis. Randy MacLean explains the differences here.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Article
Behind the Deal: Field Fastener’s Merger with Mid-State Bolt & Nut
MDM spoke with Field Fastener CEO Jim Derry to learn more about the company’s recent acquisition of Mid-State Bolt & Nut.
Economic Trends
Article
7 Ways Distributors Can Benefit from Reshoring
In the second of a two-part series, John Johnson covers how distributors can take advantage of the movement to reshore sourcing and shorten supply chains.
Economic Trends
Article
Distributors’ Expectations Hold After Sector Revenue Topped $8.2T in 2022
It was a second-straight record revenue year for the wholesale trade sector. Here, we break down the key latest figures from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Economic Trends
Article
Breaking Down 2023-2024 with Alan Beaulieu
What should we expect in economic performance, inflation, labor and more in the next two years? Mike Hockett distills takeaways from Alan Beaulieu’s economic outlook presentation at the NAW Executive Summit.
Operations
Article
Why Supply Chain Nearshoring is Soaring
In the first of a two-part series, John Johnson examines the key factors leading manufacturers to domesticate more of their production and what distributors should keep an eye on.
We polled distributors to ask if those that lost customers amid the height of supply chain issues in the past few years are starting to see those customers return. See the exclusive results and commentary...
Operations
Article
4Q Survey: Distributors Lay Out 2023 Digital Priorities
Baird and MDM polled distributors about what digital projects they’ll prioritize this year. Read the exclusive analysis and commentary here.
Economic Trends
Article
Data: Distributors Share Their 2023 Labor and Freight Cost Expectations
We polled distributors about how they expect their labor and freight costs to change from 2022 to 2023. See the exclusive results and commentary here.
We polled distributors about how much pricing influenced last year’s revenue numbers. See the exclusive results and commentary here.
Economic Trends
Article
Inflation, Freight, Output & Demand: Where Things Stand to Begin 2023
Ahead of MDM’s Economic Outlook webcast, Mike Hockett gave a snapshot of a handful of key indicators showing current trajectories.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Article
After 2 Years of Healthy M&A, What Can We Expect in 2023?
With slumping economic indicators and a forecasted demand slowdown, can we expect M&A deal volume to follow suit? Mike Hockett analyzes the current state of activity as we start 2023 and the factors involved.

