This article summarizes the just-released Distribution Monitor Report, based on research from the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors and McGladrey, a provider of assurance, tax and consulting services. In general, distributors surveyed for the report are optimistic for the rest of 2013 and are making plans to invest for growth in 2014.
This article includes:
- Distributor plans for growth in 2014
- Expectations for costs in the next 12 months
- Inventory expectations
- Plans for hiring
- Strategies for maintaining or improving profit margins
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