U.S. Manufacturers Remain Optimistic

Resilient, resourceful, and ready for what’s next—U.S. manufacturers aren’t backing down. ✅ 79% of midsize manufacturing leaders expect positive performance in the year ahead✅ 64% say tariffs could benefit their business long term✅ 91% are investing in digital inventory systems✅ 83% are leveraging IoT tools to strengthen operations Despite supply chain stress and shifting trade […]
Steps Industrial Distributors Can Take To Sure Up Their Businesses

We don’t need to tell you that we are in the middle of some unprecedented times. But industrial distribution has faced adversity before. Here are some thoughts on shoring up your business from MDM’s Dave Kahle on his experiences recovering from the oil embargo of the ’70s; Jimmy Carter’s malaise and double-digit inflation; the 911 […]