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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 fourth quarter and year-end of 2017.
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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These product groups provide a snapshot of inflation trends based on the Producer Price Index from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Fourth quarter 2017 pricing levels are compared with third quarter 2017 and fourth quarter 2016. Year-end 2017 levels are compared to year-end 2016 levels.
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Power Transmission/Bearing
Fluid Power
Plastics
Fasteners
Hardware
Tools
Gases/Welding
Paper
HVACR/Plumbing
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Modern Distribution Management's monthly Industrial Inflation Index measures a cross-section of industrial supplies.
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The MDM Market Snapshot, based on data from MDM Analytics, includes market demand for HVACR in the U.S., plus the top end users by 6-digit NAICS.
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A company’s ability to forecast and be more predictive about its growth opportunities is emerging as a key competitive differentiator. But it requires analytic capabilities that are very different than those required just a few years ago.
Midway through the year, our research team identified key trends shaping wholesale distribution sectors, as contained in the just-released 2013 MDM Market Leaders & Distribution Trends Report. One of the significant trends is …
The year 2013 was a mixed bag. Some distributors saw growth, but many saw less growth than they expected. It was a year of finally looking forward – reluctantly in some cases – to growth-inspired initiatives rather than efficiency-driven initiatives. Though lean operations were still top-of-mind for many and will continue to be important, interest seems to have increased in tools that would allow distributors to be more proactive in reaching the right customers in different ways: e-commerce, CRM and more.
This article, based on interviews with distributors and manufacturers and the 2013 MDM Industry Outlook Survey, outlines and analyzes key trends and issues affecting how distributors will do business in 2014.
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As 2013 comes to a close, Publisher Tom Gale's perspective shares his bold predictions for how 2014 will shape up to be a year filled with great opportunity.
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Economic growth in the U.S. will continue in 2014, say the nation’s purchasing and supply management executives in their December 2013 Semiannual Economic Forecast. Expectations are for a continuation of the economic recovery that began in mid-2009, as indicated in the monthly Institute for Supply Management’s Report on Business.
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Sales and inventories data for wholesaler-distributors in October 2013.
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In 2013, MDM spoke with scores of distributors, manufacturers and industry experts to research trends and events affecting the wholesale distribution industry. Many had a real talent for expressing the most important and complex issues of the day in just a few words.
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