Several long-valued mentors and those Terry Ludwig has had the opportunity to mentor are among those he will separate from through his retirement. Few professionals can refer to a legacy as richly endowed with good relationships.

Earlier this week, more than 160 attendees, including 25 distributor companies, packed the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza for the first-ever ASA Central Summit regional conference.

Research indicates that in the last two decades, the average human attention span has decreased from 12 seconds to 8.25 seconds, with Gen Z's being less than 8 seconds.

In this article, we will discuss the significant trends impacting the industrial distribution sector, including digital transformation, automation, data optimization, omnichannel approaches, challenges in improving profit margins, legacy system fragmentation, and industry consolidation.

The Top Workplaces program has a 17-year history of surveying and celebrating people-first organizations nationally and across 60 regional markets.

Successful business leaders must understand the economy, market performance, and future outlook to make informed decisions for success.

Lion Plumbing Supply's renovated Kitchen + Bath Design Center in Miami won the 2024 Showroom of the Year award. It is described as "running on all eight" by the company's President, Paul Gentile, and is located across the street from Lion's wholesale counter known for its high fill rate and same-day delivery.

Core & Main announced changes to its executive leadership team.

Can AI benefit your business today? Absolutely. Do you need to rush to implement it immediately to stay ahead of your competitors? No, you don't.

PM Engineer Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke and Supply House Times Editor Natalie Forster sat down with several industry manufacturers to discuss their efforts, including Andres Caballero, president of Uponor North America, Mark Hudoba, vice president of building solutions division for REHAU, and Marki Huston, COO of Viega.