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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Strategy
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2021 Wholesale Distribution M&A Landscape
What distributors need to know about buying and selling as they navigate the post-pandemic consolidation boom.
Strategy
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Crafting New Talent Pipelines for Gen Z
Distributors are rethinking how they recruit, develop and retain employees and the ways they frame their companies in the process.
Strategy
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How to Dominate the Future of Distribution
NAW fellow Mark Dancer shares how distribution companies can adapt to a post-COVID-19 world.
Strategy
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Commentary: What Got You Here Won’t Get You There
Challenge your thinking and embrace new ideas to rethink your company’s path forward.
Strategy
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The Recruiting Game Has Changed
Here’s what distributors need to know about the post-pandemic talent acquisition market.

