April 2015

In this two-page report, available to download in PDF after log-in, we feature data on merger and acquisition trends and financial metrics for the largest publicly traded distributors across diverse sectors in the first quarter of 2015.

In partnership with Houlihan Lokey, an investment banking firm, the report includes data on M&A activity trends across all industries (not just distribution), as well as valuation multiples for deals in all industries.

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Download this Issue in PDF: April 25, 2015

Full Issue PDF / MDM Staff

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

Table of Contents:

MDM/Baird Distribution Survey: Disruptions Stunt Growth
Commentary: Elevate the Role of IT
MDM First-Quarter Pricing Trends Report
First Quarter 2015 Financial Metrics & Trading Multiples
Monthly Wholesale Trade Date: February 2015
MDM Inflation Index: March 2015
News Digest

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Monthly Wholesale Trade Data: February 2015

Economic Trends, Research & Analytics / MDM Staff

Sales and inventories data for wholesaler-distributors in February 2015.

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MDM News Digest 4508

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News briefs from April 11-25, 2015.

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Commentary: Elevate the Role of IT

Data & Analytics, Technology / Tom Gale

Distributors must start viewing IT as strategic rather than just tactical.

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E-Commerce on Path to Maturity
Grainger Tackles the Data Challenge
Digital Common Sense Versus Amazon

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MDM Industrial Inflation Index: March 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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Improve Market Access to Unlock Potential
Destination: Mexico
Market Analysis: Power Tools Consumption in North America

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MDM-Baird Distribution Survey: Disruptions Stunt Growth

Quarterly MDM-Baird Distribution Survey, Research & Analytics / Eric Smith

Robert W. Baird & Co., in partnership with Modern Distribution Management, conducted a survey of about 500 distributors and manufacturers to gauge business trends and the outlook for the distribution industry in diverse sectors. Here is a summary of first-quarter results and distributor and manufacturer expectations for 2015.

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Revenue, inventory and pricing expectations
Sector breakdown
Analysis of trends affecting sales and operating performance

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MDM Industrial Inflation Index
First Quarter 2015 Pricing Trends Report
1Q2015 Financial Metrics & Trading Multiples

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MDM Pricing Trends Report: First Quarter 2015

Economic Trends, Research & Analytics / MDM Staff

This report was formerly called the Inflation by Commodity Group Report.

This report is researched and produced by MDM editors. View the Fourth Quarter 2014 & Annual report here.

These product groups provide a snapshot of inflation trends based on the Producer Price Index from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. First quarter 2014 pricing levels are compared with first quarter 2015 and fourth quarter 2014 with first quarter 2015.

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