By
Lindsay
Young
In a recent MDM Webcast, 'Manage the Panic of 2009: New Rules for New Economic Realities,' Brent Grover looks at how distributors
can position themselves during the downturn to ensure strength when conditions improve.
By
Thomas P.
Gale
When the usual cost-control methods are not enough, distributors need to upgrade financial skills.
By
Jenel
Stelton-Holtmeier
Brazil often is identified as one of the most promising emerging markets for manufacturers and distributors. Even with a global
recession, many companies and analysts are seeing opportunities for growth.
By
Lindsay
Young
Though 2008 sales improved 13.5%, distributor saw no sales growth in December.
Interline Brands Plans Cuts ... Hagemeyer North America Launches Electrical MRO Catalog ... Avnet 2Q Sales Down 10.2% ...
Kennametal Plans To Cut 800 Positions ... U.S. Housing Starts Down In November ... December Industrial Production Falls ...
ERIKS Gro
These select product groups provide a snapshot of inflation trends based on the Producer Price Index from the U.S. Bureau
of Labor Statistics. Fourth quarter 2008 is compared with fourth quarter 2007, third quarter 2008 with fourth quarter 2008,
and the f
Quarterly financial metrics and trading multiples for 30 publicly traded distributors.
Modern Distribution Management's December Inflation Index, which measures a cross-section of industrial supplies, was up 0.24%
from the previous month, and up 7.86% from December 2007.
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