# What does MDI use?

MDI (mdi.com) shows public evidence of 18 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-11-06).

- Industry: Wholesale
- Size: 1,001–5,000 employees
- Based in: Hickory, United States
- Founded: 1931
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/merchants-distributors-inc-

## Edge & Hosting

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Microsoft Azure](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/azure) | Hosting & Cloud | Custom domain, Website code |  |

## Application

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [jQuery](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/jquery) | Frontend | Website code |  |
| [Font Awesome](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/fontawesome) | Media & UI | Website code |  |
| [Vimeo](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/vimeo) | Media & UI | Website code |  |
| [YouTube](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/youtube) | Media & UI | Website code |  |
| [Adobe Fonts](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/adobe-fonts) | Media & UI | Website code |  |
| [Anthropic](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/anthropic) | AI | DNS verification records |  |

## Data & Observability

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Analytics](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/ga) | Analytics | Website code |  |
| [Google Tag Manager](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/gtm) | Analytics | Website code |  |
| [Dynamics 365 Customer Voice](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/dynamics-365-customer-voice) | Analytics | DNS verification records |  |

## Go-to-market

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Mailchimp](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/mailchimp) | Marketing | Email records |  |
| [Salesforce](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/salesforce) | Sales & CRM | Email records, Website code |  |
| [Dynamics 365 Customer Insights](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/dynamics-365-marketing) | Marketing | DNS verification records |  |
| [Sitecore](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/sitecore) | Website & CMS | Website code |  |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Microsoft 365](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/microsoft-365) | Workspace | Email records, DNS verification records, Website code |  |
| [SendGrid](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/sendgrid) | Email Delivery | Email records, Website code |  |
| [KnowBe4](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/knowbe4) | Security & Compliance | DNS verification records, Email records |  |

## Recent changes at MDI

- 2026-11-06: started using again [Anthropic](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/anthropic)
- 2026-11-06: started using again [Dynamics 365 Customer Voice](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/dynamics-365-customer-voice)
- 2026-11-06: started using again [Dynamics 365 Customer Insights](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/dynamics-365-marketing)
- 2026-11-06: stopped using [Google Ads](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-ads)
- 2026-11-06: started using again [Google Search Console](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/gsc)
- 2026-11-06: started using again [KnowBe4](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/knowbe4)
- 2026-11-06: started using again [Mailchimp](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/mailchimp)
- 2026-11-02: stopped using [Anthropic](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/anthropic)
- 2026-11-02: stopped using [KnowBe4](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/knowbe4)
- 2026-11-02: stopped using [Dynamics 365 Customer Voice](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/dynamics-365-customer-voice)
- 2026-11-02: stopped using [Google Search Console](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/gsc)
- 2026-11-02: stopped using [Dynamics 365 Customer Insights](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/dynamics-365-marketing)

## FAQ

### What tools does MDI use?

As of November 2026, runsonwhat has found 18 tools at MDI (mdi.com) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Microsoft Azure. Application: jQuery, Font Awesome and Vimeo. Data & Observability: Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager and Dynamics 365 Customer Voice. Go-to-market: Mailchimp, Salesforce and Dynamics 365 Customer Insights. Company Ops: Microsoft 365, SendGrid and KnowBe4. Last checked November 6, 2026.

### What cloud does MDI run on?

MDI uses Microsoft Azure for hosting and cloud infrastructure, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Microsoft Azure through a subdomain that points at Microsoft Azure and code on mdi.com. Microsoft Azure is used by 50,556 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What CRM does MDI use?

MDI uses Salesforce for its CRM, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Salesforce through email records that authorize Salesforce and code on mdi.com. Salesforce is used by 35,437 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What email provider does MDI use?

MDI uses Microsoft 365 for email and office software, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Microsoft 365 through email records that authorize Microsoft 365 and a DNS verification record. Microsoft 365 is used by 734,163 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What analytics tools does MDI use?

MDI uses Google Analytics for analytics, alongside Google Tag Manager and Dynamics 365 Customer Voice, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Google Analytics through Google Analytics code on mdi.com. Google Analytics is used by 903,930 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What is MDI's website built with?

MDI uses Sitecore for its website, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Sitecore through Sitecore code on mdi.com. Sitecore is used by 2,082 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does MDI use jQuery?

Yes. runsonwhat found jQuery at MDI through jQuery code on mdi.com. jQuery is a Frontend tool used by 927,220 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does MDI use AI tools?

Yes. runsonwhat has found Anthropic at MDI; Anthropic, for example, through a DNS verification record for Anthropic. AI services called only from servers leave no public trace, so MDI may use more AI tools than these.

### Has MDI changed tools recently?

Yes. On runsonwhat's rechecks, MDI started using Anthropic, Dynamics 365 Customer Voice and Dynamics 365 Customer Insights (latest on November 6, 2026) and stopped using Google Ads, Anthropic and KnowBe4 (latest on November 6, 2026). A change counts only between two checks of mdi.com done the same way.

### Which companies have a tech stack similar to MDI's?

The companies with the stacks most like MDI's are The Berkeley Group, Linklaters, Ambuja Foundation and Rpc, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). Each shares 4 to 9 tools with MDI, and rare tools count for more than common ones like Google Workspace, so the match reflects real stack choices.

### How does runsonwhat know what MDI uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 18 tools at MDI, 8 were found through code on mdi.com, 5 through DNS records, 4 through email records and 1 through subdomains that point at the vendor. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and mdi.com about monthly.


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Source: runsonwhat, https://www.runsonwhat.com/company/mdi.com (updated November 2026). Counts are companies with direct public evidence of the tool (DNS records, certificates, website code, a real-browser crawl, subprocessor lists), so they are lower bounds. Methodology: https://www.runsonwhat.com/methodology.
