Mike Robuck

At the recent PTDA Industry Summit, futurist Simon Anderson shared how electric, blockchain and AI will reshape distribution.

Increasingly complex technology, along with ongoing labor shortages and supply chain issues, make artificial intelligence-based automation transformational for distributors and their customers.

New orders placed in March also marked a 16.1% increase from the previous month of February, according to the most recent U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders report.

Illinois Tool Works also reported second-quarter net income of $775 million versus $319 million a year ago.

Prior to joining PPG as a vice president, Tackett held various executive positions at DuPont and Valspar.

WESCO also announced that Lynn M. Utter has decided to retire from the board of directors after more than 15 years of service.

SpartanNash’s fulfillment center will help ramp up grocery deliveries to customers and stores throughout West Michigan.

Motion President Randy Breaux talks in an MDM podcast about pandemic-era lessons learned, and what he sees coming down the pipe in 2022.

Salespeople will continue to hit the road when and where they can, but distributors still need to hone their remote sales tactics.

With the new marketplace, Parts Town is branching out into new verticals such as HVAC, janitorial, water filtration and technician supplies.