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

The Ripple Effect of the Japan Disaster

  Jenel  Stelton-Holtmeier  April 29, 2011
Many companies will feel the effects of the earthquake and tsunami for years to come.

Price Increases Don't Appear to Be Going Away Anytime Soon

  Lindsay  Konzak  April 27, 2011
Manufacturers remark on raw material cost increases in latest earnings releases.

MDM/Baird Survey: Distributor Sales Beating Expectations

  Jenel  Stelton-Holtmeier  April 25, 2011
Challenges remain, but confidence is building in latest distributor benchmarking survey (incl VIDEO).

Talking Points About Manufacturing in 2011

  Jenel  Stelton-Holtmeier  April 18, 2011
MAPI analyst highlights ways U.S. manufacturing is leading recovery.

Willingness to Fail May Be Key to Spark Economic Growth

  Jenel  Stelton-Holtmeier  March 28, 2011
Failure can play a critical role in innovation & identifying what needs to change.

Optimism (without the 'Caution') in Latest MDM/Baird Survey

  Jenel  Stelton-Holtmeier  February 9, 2011
VIDEO: Respondents across industries expect 8.3% average growth in 2011.

Uncertainty Persists in the Supply Chain

  Lindsay  Konzak  February 1, 2011
Survey shows supply chain professionals expect more difficulty in forecasting, budgeting, & planning.

Recovery is Different This Time Around

  Thomas P.  Gale  January 27, 2011
Distributors at NAW meeting still hopeful but cautious.

Is Hypochondria Keeping Businesses from Investing?

  Lindsay  Konzak  January 26, 2011
The economy is in recovery, says economist at NAW, but many businesses have 'missed it.'

Why Construction Isn't Following the General Economic Growth Trend

  Lindsay  Konzak  January 4, 2011
Here are two reasons construction markets have been slow to recover.
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