Why Private Equity Firms Love Wholesale Distributors
The decision to sell a business can be a difficult one, and rarely do business owners know when exactly the right time to sell is. As private equity buyouts have surged in recent years, especially in the wholesale distribution industry, it has become increasingly important to always have your business
Distribution and Analytics: the Foundation for Better Decision Making
It’s safe to say that in the past twelve to sixteen months, many wholesalers and distributors were forced to change how their businesses operated. Maybe the COVID-19 pandemic forced you reduce costs. Maybe it forced you to raise prices in response to price increases from suppliers and logistics providers. Or
Second Quarter Industrial Distribution Outlook Shows Confidence Across Industries
Modern Distribution Management, in conjunction with Robert W. Baird & Co., recently released the results of their survey of industrial distributor for the second quarter of 2021. The overarching theme of the survey points towards a positive outlook for the rest of the year. Additionally, the majority, if not all
Inspirational Stories from Distributors Across the Country
UnleashWD founder Dirk Beveridge has a passion for distribution. And now he’s created an innovative way to share his passion – the “We Supply America” campaign. During this campaign, Beveridge and his team are embarking on a 3-month tour across America, traveling from location to location in a “We Supply
2021 Modern Distribution Management Survey Signals Positive Outlook for Wholesalers & Distributors
In Modern Distribution Management’s 2021 Industry Outlook, a survey that MDM conducted in conjunction with Robert W. Baird & Co., finds that the distribution sector appears to have solid footing. This comes as a relief to many of our wholesaler and distributor contacts, given the recent industry and supply chain
How Digital Transformation Impacts the Wholesale Marketplace
The National Association of Wholesale Distributors (NAW) has focused a lot on changes in the digital environment for wholesale distributors over the last year. This included a seven-part webinar series, which one of our previous blogs touched on. The culmination of the research studies and webinar series was a