Modern Distribution Management’s Industrial Inflation Index measures a cross-section of industrial supplies.
MDM Industrial Inflation Index: November 2009 Read More »
Quarterly financial metrics and trading multiples for 27 publicly traded wholesale distributors.
Distribution Financial Metrics and Trading Multiples: 4Q Read More »
Continued uncertainty has dampened the sense of optimism that pervaded economic news last month; this month, the tone has been more cautious with a sense of realism. Dominique Strauss-Kahn, managing director of the International Monetary Fund, warned audiences in Tokyo and Washington, D.C., that much of the growth is dependent on government stimulus packages, placing the economy in a precarious position if any of those programs end too quickly.
Several indicators in the past month reversed course, posting declines after …
Economic Update: Uncertainty Keeps Economy in Check Read More »
News briefs from Jan. 11 – 25, 2010.
MDM News Digest 4002 Read More »
Every year the Profit Planning Group prepares an analysis of distribution financial performance for its financial benchmarking clients. The company prepared a summary of the finding exclusively for readers of Modern Distribution Management. The information focuses on 2008, which is the last year for which complete financial information is available.
Given recent economic turbulence, 2008 may seem like ancient history. But the financial results for 2008 provide useful insights for distributors and their suppliers. They provide a clear picture of how firms responded to economic challenges. They also reflect the limits of such data.
This analysis covers 40 lines of trade in distribution. The results for distribution are divided into three groups:
Segment Financial Trends Read More »
Current Wolseley CFO Steve Webster will step down after 15 years with the distributor.
Wolseley Announces New CFO Read More »
Commentary: Current Economic State Parallels Past Cycles Read More »
A snapshot of inflation trends based on Producer Price Index.
Inflation by Commodity Group: Fourth Quarter and Annual 2009 Read More »
Wholesale revenues grew in November; inventories also grew.
Monthly Wholesale Trade: November 2009 Read More »
Core sales for the diversified manufacturer fell 15%.
Eaton 4Q Sales Down 10% Read More »
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Article contends companies need more flexibility than long-term planning allows, but there may be a flaw to this thinking.
Are Strategic Plans Now Obsolete? Read More »
Acquisition of Cimac would expand Schneider’s reach in the UAE and other Gulf countries.
Schneider Electric Agrees to Buy Cimac Read More »
Alston and Schneider have set a plan to buy Areva’s transmission and distribution business.
Alstom, Schneider Electric Sign Agreement for Areva Acquisition Read More »
Growth driven by Canadian automotive and food, beverages and tobacco product sectors.
Canadian Wholesale Revenues Rise in November Read More »
Recent sales of family businesses to consolidators begs question: How many family-owned distributorships have succession plans?
From Generation to Generation Read More »
Distributors have focused plans for technology in 2010.
Tech Spending Declined in 2009 Read More »
The LEI has improved for nine consecutive months.
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index Increases 1.1% in December Read More »
JT Packard expands Thomas & Betts’ service capabilities.
Thomas & Betts Agrees to Buy JT Packard & Associates Read More »
Precision Castparts CEO: Some end-market stability is returning.
Precision Castparts 3Q Sales Fall Read More »
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