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

China Surpasses U.S. as World's Largest Manufacturer

February 1, 2012
MAPI chief economist: Total numbers don't tell the whole story about global manufacturing.

MDM-Baird 4Q11 Survey: Things Are Looking Up

  Lindsay  Konzak  January 25, 2012
Latest results show renewed sense of optimism from distributors and manufacturers for 2012.

Eurozone Financial Crisis Far From Over

  Jenel  Stelton-Holtmeier  January 9, 2012
Key pieces still missing from the discussion, according to the latest MAPI economic update.

2012 Forecast: Structural Challenges to U.S. Manufacturers Will Hold Industry Back

  Jenel  Stelton-Holtmeier  January 5, 2012
While manufacturing is leading the economy in recovery, other changes must be made to return to a leading place globally.

Power Markets a Bright Spot for Construction in 2012

  Lindsay  Konzak  December 19, 2011
Economic outlook: Nonresidential construction markets will be strongest in a weak sector.

2012 Economic Outlook: Risks Rising from European Crisis

  Lindsay  Konzak  December 8, 2011
How the European crisis will affect U.S. and Canadian economies.

Economic Update: Bright Spots Offset Uncertainty

  Jenel  Stelton-Holtmeier  November 16, 2011
Latest MDM-MAPI podcast highlights strengths, weaknesses in today's economy.

Why the Economy Doesn't Worry Grainger

  Lindsay  Konzak  November 14, 2011
Grainger U.S. President Mike Pulick says economy provides opportunity to discuss MRO costs with customers.

Will We Talk Ourselves Into Another Recession?

  Lindsay  Konzak  October 12, 2011
That's the question MDM-Baird survey respondents ask, despite ongoing growth for their businesses.

Productivity: How Much is Too Much?

  Jenel  Stelton-Holtmeier  September 7, 2011
Employers reach tipping point, need to 'start adding bodies.'
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