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December 25, 2016

Top Trends for 2017

eCommerce, Economic Trends, Finance, Human Resources in Wholesale Distribution, Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Operations, Research & Analytics, Sales & Marketing, Strategy, Technology /

This article, based on the 2016 MDM Industry Outlook Survey, outlines and analyzes key trends and issues affecting how distributors will do business in 2017.

This article includes:

  • Economic & regulatory challenges
  • How distributors are adapting to industry changes
  • Ways distributors are growing revenue

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Commentary: Resolve to be More Strategic in 2017

Economic Trends, Research & Analytics /

With all the uncertainty, how well have you planned for 2017?

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ISM Semiannual Forecast: Continued Growth in 2017

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 2017
  • Manufacturing sector expectations
  • Non-manufacturing sector expectations

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MDM Industrial Inflation Index: November 2016

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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  • Listen to Customers or Lose Them
  • Market Snapshot: Abrasives Market Demand in the United States
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Download this Issue in PDF: December 25, 2016

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

Table of Contents:

  • Top Trends for 2017
  • Commentary: Resolve to be More Strategic in 2017
  • Forecast: Continued Growth in 2017
  • Monthly Wholesale Trade Data: October 2016
  • MDM Industrial Inflation Index: November 2016
  • News Digest

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