The Top 50 B2B Marketplaces: A New Ranking
3 days ago · Alex Moazed founded Applico in 2009 when he was 20 years old and funded the company with his own credit cards. He co-authored the best-selling book, Modern Monopolies, which defines the platform business model dominating the 21st century economy.In his role as CEO, he oversees Applico’s advisory and capital businesses which sit at the intersection of technology and the supply chain; bringing ...
American Tire Distributors Files for Bankruptcy for 2nd Time in 6 …
6 days ago · Replacement tires supplier American Tire Distributors (ATD) filed for bankruptcy protection Oct. 22 for the second time in six years. Huntersville, NC-based ATD signed a restructuring support agreement (RSA) with a group of lenders collectively referred to as the “Ad Hoc Lender Group,” which represents 90% of its debt.
UPS to Close at Least 200 U.S. Locations in Automation Push
3 days ago · Mike Hockett is MDM's executive editor, having joined the publication in March 2022. He oversees MDM’s editorial content and direction, coordinates with contributing authors, conducts interviews with executives in the wholesale distribution space and serves as the editorial face of MDM at industry events.
MEIDOH Acquires Pilgrim Aerospace Fasteners
3 days ago · In a move that will diversify its offering, Japan-based fastener manufacturer MEIDOH acquired Pilgrim Screw Corp., which does business as Pilgrim Aerospace Fasteners.. Pilgrim is a manufacturer of screws, bolts, rivets, clevis pins, and other fasteners for the aerospace market, while MEIDOH is the premier supplier of bolts to Toyota, …
Ferguson is Now Officially Headquartered in the U.S.
4 days ago · Lead photo: Ferguson’s headquarters in Newport News, VA. After first entering the U.S. market in the 50s, Ferguson is now officially headquartered back in America.
The Pros and Cons of Cost-Based Pricing & Other Pricing Strategies
Dec 30, 2024 · When it comes to pricing anything (B2B, B2C, product or service), there are three key strategies to achieve price optimization.
Dakota Supply Group Rebrands as DSG
6 days ago · Midwest electrical, plumbing and HVAC distributor Dakota Supply Group is changing its name, logo and tagline to better align with its extended reach.. The 125-year-old company — ranked No. 24 for electrical distributors on MDM’s 2023 Top Distributors Lists — will rebrand to DSG and introduce the tagline “One Team. Building Futures.” As the company transcends its regional roots and ...
Creating a Culture of Continuous Improvement: Strategies to …
6 days ago · Will Quinn is the Director of Industry Solution & Strategy for Infor Distribution. With more than 25 years of Supply Chain and Logistics experience, Will brings a wealth of industry knowledge and expertise to the team, enabling our sales organization to understand better the challenges distributors face on a day-to-day basis.
How Motion Found its North Star, and Where it’s Headed
Jan 10, 2024 · Power transmission and MRO supplies distributor Motion has been on a multi-year digital and sales transformation journey that has led the company to achieve a sales CAGR of 12.4% from 2019 through 2022 alongside 240 basis points of net margin improvement in …
Purvis Industries Acquires PTE Drives in Akron
3 days ago · Bearings and power transmission products distributor Purvis Industries has strengthened its presence in the heart of the U.S. rust belt with the acquisition of PTE Drives — a single-location distributor in Akron, OH.