Can distributors overcome constraints of traditional gross margin-based sales models to form better systems and achieve breakthrough performance?
Leadership
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Core & Main CEO Steve LeClair on Growth in Challenging Times
Core & Main CEO Steve LeClair talks leadership, the company’s IPO and how his company has overcome numerous challenges over the past 19 months.
Operations
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Sonepar USA President on Unique Approach to M&A
Sonepar USA President Rob Taylor discusses the importance of keeping a “local” feel in the company’s approach to M&A.
Operations
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Through Pandemic Demand, Health Care Distributor Prioritizes Environmental Sustainability
Despite a demand spike for its PPE products and more, health care distributor Henry Schein in 2020 made significant advances in its environmental sustainability initiatives across 32 countries and 1 million customers worldwide.
MDM takes a deep dive into Rexel’s $456 million, market-shifting acquisition of Mayer Electric.
Technology
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Parts Town Goes Full-Tilt on E-Commerce Marketplace Model
Run by its innovation division, Red Lightning Group, the e-commerce platform aims to improve supply chain, grow OEM and bring in new verticals for the food service distributor.
What does it take to build successful habits and keep them going for the long term? Consider setting micro goals for yourself and your business.
Sales & Marketing
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Sales Travel Will Continue to Be a Mixed Bag in 2022
Salespeople will continue to hit the road when and where they can, but distributors still need to hone their remote sales tactics.
Operations
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Commentary: We’re Changing Our Operating System to Improve
You’ll see some changes in October to your MDM Premium subscription and into 2022 as we make our analysis and coverage of wholesale distribution channels better and easier to access.
Operations
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Will a Resurgent Pandemic Rekindle PPE Sales in Distribution?
If so, distributors are better prepared for an uptick in cases and demand than a year ago.
Sales & Marketing
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Sales Travel Will Continue to Be a Mixed Bag for Distributors in 2022
Salespeople will continue to hit the road when and where they can, but distributors still need to hone their remote sales tactics.
Operations
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Search for Supply Chain Relief Continues
Distributors feel the weight of supply chain anchors this year, but there should be smoother sailing ahead.

