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Distribution Trends

Fourth-Quarter Public Distributor Report: Signs of Optimism Start to Appear in Quarterly Calls

February 25, 2010
This is the MDM Public Distributor Report, provided on a quarterly basis to subscribers of Modern Distribution Management.
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Segment Financial Trends

January 25, 2010
2008 data provides insight into distributor responses to downturn.
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A Tribute to Industrial Distribution Magazine

January 13, 2010
The announcement that Industrial Distribution was folding was a blow to the entire distribution industry.
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Exclusive Summary: MDM Readers Outline Plans to Improve Profitability

January 10, 2010
Most respondents to a recent MDM-Activant survey expect individual company profitability to be greater in 2010 versus 2009.
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Top 10 Most-Read MDM Blogs in 2009

January 5, 2010
Blog posts on Grainger market moves take several spots in the 2009 list.
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Top 10 Most-Read Distribution News Stories in 2009

January 4, 2010
The most popular MDM news stories; Wolseley and Stock Building Supply dominate 2009 list.
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Top 5 Shifts in Distribution in 2009

December 25, 2009
Key shifts took place in the distribution channel over the past year, one of the worst economic downturns since the Great Depression.
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The Year in Distribution: 2009

December 25, 2009
A turbulent year forces key shifts in the distribution channel
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Is 'Green' No Longer Just a Fad?

December 16, 2009
More companies - such as 3M - are changing their tone about integrating green and alternative energy into their business plans.
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Building a 'Green' Strategy

December 10, 2009
Distributors interested in pursuing growth in green markets need to go beyond just labeling products "green"; the change should be part of a strategic plan.
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