Distribution Events
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The New Era of Profit Maximization for Distributors
Distributors have access to a growing number of new technologies that enable them to work more efficiently and better understand their customers.
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AlarMax Appoints a New Senior Vice President of Supply Chain
Matt Ehrman, a veteran of the security, distribution, and retail industries, will oversee purchasing, forecasting, and vendor negotiations in his expanded role.
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McLane Bets on Austin’s Tech Talent to Power Its AI Supply Chain Future
The Austin hub underscores McLane’s intent to weave automation, AI, and advanced analytics into every aspect of its business.
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Critical Skills for Front-Line Leaders in Distribution
Leadership means seeing what others don’t and acting before it becomes a headline or a hospital report.
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Manufacturing Executives Maintain Guarded Optimism Amid Tariff and Political Uncertainty
Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to dominate industry discussion, but actual implementation remains limited.
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TopBuild Buys Specialty Products and Insulation for $1 Billion to Expand Distribution Network
For the twelve months ending June 30, SPI generated $700 million in revenue and $75 million in EBITDA.
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Wholesale Distributors Accelerate U.S. Expansion with New Distribution Centers in 2025
Distributors are investing in robotics, advanced warehouse management systems, and temperature-controlled environments.
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U.S. Business Growth Slows Again in September as Tariffs Weigh on Costs and Inventories Surge
One of the most striking report findings was the unprecedented buildup of unsold goods.
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Tariffs and Supply Shifts Put Distributors at the Center of August Sourcing Surge
Chemicals led August sourcing activity as construction, automotive, healthcare, and packaging buyers looked for stable domestic supply to offset global volatility.
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Global Growth Quickens in August, but Distributors Confront Tariff-Driven Cost Pressures
For distributors, the stronger output leads to continued order flow across industrial and consumer markets.