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In 2004, overall revenues for wholesaler-distributors across
18 industries are forecast to rise 5.6 percent, outpacing next year's projected U.S. GDP growth of 3.8 percent. Employment
in wholesale distribution is slated to rise 1.4 percent, slightly ahead of the projected national average employment growth
of 1.2 percent.
"Over the last 10 years, the wholesale distribution industry has accounted for one-quarter of the total productivity improvements in the U.S. ...
In 2004, overall revenues for wholesaler-distributors across
18 industries are forecast to rise 5.6 percent, outpacing next year's projected U.S. GDP growth of 3.8 percent. Employment
in wholesale distribution is slated to rise 1.4 percent, slightly ahead of the projected national average employment growth
of 1.2 percent.
"Over the last 10 years, the wholesale distribution industry has accounted for one-quarter of the total
productivity improvements in the U.S. economy," said Pembroke Consulting President Adam J. Fein, Ph.D. "Our new report shows
further productivity gains ahead for the industry and the U.S. economy as a whole."
According to the report, the fastest-growing
segments nationwide by revenues next year include electrical, equipment, apparel, and pharmaceutical wholesalers. Wholesaler-distributors
in the Southeast, Midwest and Mountain states will see the strongest revenue growth.
Pembroke Consulting (www.PembrokeConsulting.com)
develops business and marketing strategies for leading wholesale distribution, manufacturing and B2B technology companies.
Economy.com,
Inc. (www.Economy.com) is a leading independent provider of economic, financial, country, and industry research designed to
meet the diverse planning and information needs of businesses, governments, and professional investors worldwide.
The
National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (www.NAW.org) is a trade association in Washington, D.C. that represents the
wholesale distribution industry. NAW is active in government relations and political action; research and education; and group
purchasing.
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