Working with FedEx and FedEx’s ShopRunner, Adobe is building out an e-commerce sales and distribution ecosystem tapping into FedEx’s network.
Operations
Article
Ferguson Tackles Material Shortages
Even the largest plumbing distributor in the U.S. has faced supply issues, yet Ferguson posted a strong 3Q.
California-based distributor Devil Mountain Wholesale Nursery has seen a marked increase in sales this year to its landscape customers.
Strategy
Article
Commentary: A Solid Plan Does Not Overlook the Basics
A well-thought-out plan is critical to any business initiative. The latest issue of MDM Premium features several success stories, each driven by a plan that did not make assumptions and skip the basics.
Technology
Article
Alibaba Executive: Tips to Form an E-commerce Game Plan
What distributors need to know about developments in e-commerce platforms as the pandemic accelerates digital transformations.
Operations
Article
How to Recruit the Next Generation
Distributors are in a war for talent — here’s the latest intel on how to successfully attract the best and brightest of Gen Z.
Operations
Article
Kimball Midwest Pivots Training to Overcome COVID-19 Challenges
The MRO distributor’s training and development programs have been honored with several awards in 2021.
Technology
Article
Commentary: Digital Distributor Summit Will Arm You with the Tools Needed to Tackle Change
Join us live on Tuesday, June 29 for the latest on digital customer experience, technology and change management, and future innovation.
Operations
Article
Supply Chain Snarls Threaten to Temper Strength of Economic Upswing
A litany of disruptions has turned into a game of whack-a-mole, with distributors doing what they can to manage the current glut of supply chain issues.
Operations
Article
What’s Next for Building Materials M&A?
The construction sector consolidated at a rapid rate amid COVID-19 and shows no sign of stopping.
Research
Article
Commentary: Key Takeaways from Distributors’ 1Q Outlook
The latest quarterly MDM-Baird Industrial Distribution survey shows distributors are paying close attention to pricing inflation, supply chain issues and technology adoption challenges.
MDM-Baird Distribution Survey: Recovery starts to heat up in the first quarter while outlook improves for the rest of 2021.

