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A look at the latest economic and market trends, and their impact on the distribution channel.

Announcing a New MDM-Baird Benchmarking Survey

  Lindsay  Konzak  March 15, 2010
The goal: to provide MDM readers with more data on the state of the industry.

Why Some Small Business Requests for Credit Are Being Denied

  Lindsay  Konzak  February 26, 2010
Recent NFIB report outlines some of the more common reasons for rejection.

The Difference Between Recovering and Recovery

  Lindsay  Konzak  February 17, 2010
Applied Industrial CEO to MDM: 'Recovering' may start to happen by the end of 2010.

Rehiring Trends May Be Different This Time Around

  Jenel  Stelton-Holtmeier  February 17, 2010
Temporary hiring gains have not yet lead to permanent increases, post-recession.

Black & Decker/Stanley Works Targeting Emerging Markets

  Jenel  Stelton-Holtmeier  February 5, 2010
Recent study shows emerging economies may be a step ahead on the road to recovery.

Some Distributors Not So Quick to Declare 'Recovery'

  Lindsay  Konzak  0 January 28, 2010
At National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors meeting, many attendees say they have yet to see improvement.

Hopeful Economic Outlook in Latest Beige Book Report

  Lindsay  Konzak  January 18, 2010
Manufacturing outlook improves for most Fed districts, but spending plans remain cautious.

Managing Your Staffing Levels: What's the Next Move?

  Jenel  Stelton-Holtmeier  January 13, 2010
It's tough to plan for rehiring when the economic outlook remains muddled.

Health Care a Top Growth Market through 2018, Report Suggests

  Lindsay  Konzak  January 4, 2010
Bureau of Labor Statistics employment projections provide a guide on potential growth markets for distributors.

'Supply Chain Optimization' to Take Center Stage in 2010

  Jenel  Stelton-Holtmeier  December 8, 2009
ISM semiannual forecast survey indicates many manufacturers expect to continue supplier consolidation.
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