New MDM Audio Conference ...
Wholesale Distribution Economic Outlook:
Adam Fein's First Look at 2008
December 6, 2007 at 1PM EST
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Benchmark your 2008 sales and marketing plan with the latest segment-specific economic data and analysis for wholesale distribution channels. Join Dr. Adam J. Fein, well-known wholesale distribution industry expert, on Thursday, Dec. 6, as he presents an exclusive first look at how U.S. economic trends are shaping up for wholesaler-distributors in the year ahead.
Tap into Fein’s insightful analytic commentary on the latest government business data, emerging macroeconomic trends and his forecast for 2008 conditions. This 90-minute Webcast includes detailed data on 19 wholesale distribution sub-sectors and Fein’s seasoned analysis of the 2008 economic landscape.
Based on the latest quarterly data, you’ll learn:
- Forecast macroeconomic outlook for 2008
- Commodity price inflation trends as of December 2007
- Key customer segment updates – construction, industrial, etc.
- Revenue growth trends in your line of trade
- Up-to-date data on sales, inventories and employment by line of tradeand customers
- What the numbers mean for wholesaler-distributors
- Focused insight by the premier researcher in the industry!
Get a jump on your competitors: Test your assumptions and 2008 growth plans by attending this data-packed and insightful Webcast. Each participant will receive a complete transcript of the event. For one low price—just $199—you and your entire team can take part in this fast-paced, insightful MDM training session. Busy that day? ORDER THE CD
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Adam Fein is the author of the definitive annual economic research report, his Wholesale Distribution Factbook series, the only comprehensive market data reference guide to the $3.9 trillion U.S. wholesale distribution industry. The 2007 Wholesale Distribution Factbook includes detailed channel benchmarking data, including revenue and employment growth trends, the number and size distribution of companies, gross margins, wages, and many other operating statistics, as well as expert commentary from the author to help you interpret the sector data in light of current macroeconomic trends.
HOW TO ORDER
1. Online - Visa, MasterCard or American Express
2. Phone: 888-742-5060
You will receive an e-mail confirmation shortly after you complete the registration. One week before the event, you will receive an email with dial-in instructions and handouts.
| ABOUT OUR SPEAKER:
Adam J. Fein
Adam J. Fein, Ph.D. is the founder and president of Philadelphia-based Pembroke Consulting, Inc. Dr. Fein advises manufacturers, distributors, and technology companies on business strategy; serves as an expert witness in legal cases involving wholesale distribution; and delivers presentations to executives around the world. He is a well-known scholar and thought leader on distribution channels and B2B supply chains.
He has published over 100 academic and industry articles as well as authored or edited eight books. His latest book, Facing the Forces of Change®: Lead the Way in the Supply Chain, was published in 2007 by the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW). He also writes two online web logs devoted to distribution strategy: DistributionTrends.com and DrugChannels.net.
He serves as the first Fellow of the NAW Institute for Distribution Excellence and on the editorial board of Pharmaceutical Commerce magazine. He also sits on the Advisory Boards of Supply Chain Equity Partners, a private-equity fund, and IntegriChain, a venture-backed technology company.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
This Webcast is an invaluable industry update for wholesale distribution and manufacturing executives, distribution channel managers, marketing analysts, sales managers, private equity investors, software executives and consultants into wholesale distribution sectors.
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