Recession, tariffs, intensifying competition… see which risks distributors indicated are their concerns for 2026 based on the latest Baird-MDM survey.
The latest Census Bureau figures – delayed by the government shutdown – resulted in a considerable downward revision for both 2025 and 2026 industry revenue outlook, though still above historical averages. As always, results vary...
Amazon Business has unveiled a new suite of generative-AI tools designed to help organizations better manage spend, automate purchasing and uncover savings. We cover the key details, how they align with broader tech vendor trends...
Straight from the company’s technology and procurement leader, we explore how the $8 billion MRO and automation distributor built a culture of accountability and collaboration to vet and execute its digital initiatives.
The launch of new agentic AI-powered software aims to redefine procurement for distributors, automating supplier onboarding and invoices directly inside CRM. The result: simpler tech stacks, faster operations and new opportunities to strengthen supplier and...
Fasteners supplier Optimas Solutions has growth in its sights for 2026 and beyond. Here, COO Mark Korba tells MDM about the company’s roadmap, strategic priorities and market opportunities, and how its hybrid distributor-manufacturer model and...
Building Materials/Construction again led dealmaking categories in a month that reflected improved confidence in the industry’s M&A investments.
How are your peers thinking about growth vs. resilience? The 3Q25 Baird-MDM survey reveals nearly half of distributors balance both equally.
How many times has your team discussed “fixing our contract pricing process” without defining what systematic contract governance actually looks like? The second of this two-part series covers what the renovation process for contract pricing...
It involves a significant footprint downsizing with numerous distribution center closures and an overhauled delivery network.
Will rate cuts revive industrial demand? Our latest survey reveals distributors’ mixed outlook — cautious optimism tempered by tariffs, inflation and uncertainty. Explore what industry leaders really think about 2026 growth prospects.
Our latest monthly projections show little movement for 2025 and 2026 as the forecast tightened. As always, results vary across the 19 industry sectors tracked by the U.S. Census Bureau. Get your sector-specific insights here.
