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December 25, 2015

Top Trends for 2016

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

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:

  • Investment opportunities
  • Economic & other challenges
  • Ways to improve & grow

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Forecast: Continued Growth in 2016

Economic Trends, Research & Analytics /

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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Commentary: Capitalizing on Stress & Uncertainty in 2016

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Distributors that manage stress better will be more effective amid uncertainty.

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MDM Industrial Inflation Index: November 2015

Economic Trends, Research & Analytics /

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

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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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