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Commentary: Data Confirm What Distributors Know: 2011 Was a Good Year

Last week we released our 2012 Wholesale Distribution Economic Factbook. This comprehensive report on the U.S. wholesale distribution industry provides detailed 2011 and 2012 economic data for 19 wholesale distribution sectors. Overall, the news was good: The strong rebound of 2010 continued in 2011, though at a slightly slower pace.

Here are a few highlights:

Once again, the wholesale distribution industry …

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Tom Gale

Tom Gale has been an MDM researcher and industry analyst for 30+ years on independent distribution channel trends, consolidation, technology and competitive landscape. He is a frequent speaker and moderator on these topics at company, marketing group and association meetings in North America and Europe.
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