2015

The Institute for Supply Management provides a semiannual forecast that distributors can use to gauge the health and expectations of manufacturing and non-manufacturing industries. This article provides the highlights from the latest forecast, which was released in December.

This article includes:

Economic growth expectations for 2016
Manufacturing sector expectations
Non-manufacturing sector expectations

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MDM Industrial Inflation Index: November 2015

Economic Trends, Research & Analytics / MDM Staff

Modern Distribution Management's monthly Industrial Inflation Index measures a cross-section of industrial supplies.

This index includes:

Abrasives Products
Cutting Tools
Power Transmission Equipment
Fasteners
Valves, etc.
Power Tools
Material Handling Equipment
Belting
Hand Tools
Misc. Metal

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Download this Issue in PDF: December 25, 2015

Full Issue PDF / MDM Staff

This is the PDF of this issue of Modern Distribution Management.

Table of Contents:

Top Trends for 2016
Commentary: Capitalizing on Stress & Uncertainty in 2016
ISM Semiannual Forecast: Continued Growth in 2016
Monthly Wholesale Trade Data: October 2015
MDM Industrial Inflation Index: November 2015
News Digest

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Top Trends for 2016

Companies, eCommerce, Finance, Human Resources in Wholesale Distribution, Mergers & Acquisitions, Operations, Research & Analytics, Sales & Marketing, Technology / Jenel Stelton-Holtmeier

This article, based on the 2015 MDM Industry Outlook Survey, outlines and analyzes key trends and issues affecting how distributors will do business in 2016.

This article includes: