NAW Institute for Distribution Excellence
MDM Insights


MDM Monthly Premium Intelligence Brief May 2026

$195.00

Reader Takeaways

  • Margin & Profitability: Research on the widening margin pressure gap between large and small distributors.

  • Financial Deep Dive: An inside look at Grainger’s impressive 1Q results.

  • Data & Analytics Series: Parts 2 and 3 of Tom Gale’s series on leveraging data analytics for operational growth.

  • M&A & Systems Integration: Updates on DNOW’s MRC Global integration and ongoing ERP transition challenges.

  • Market Intelligence & Sector Snapshot: Our monthly MDM Forecast and M&A Roundup, alongside a Wiring Products Market Profile.

Description

Our May issue is packed with articles that cover the margin pressure gap between large and small distributors; a deep dive into Grainger’s impressive 1Q; parts 2 and 3 of Tom Gale’s data analytics series; updates on DNOW’s MRC Global integration and ERP headaches; our monthly MDM Forecast and M&A Roundup; a Wiring products Market Profile; and more.