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Home » Modern Distribution Management » Volume 39, Issue 16 - 08/25/2009

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Volume 39 - Number 16 | August 25, 2009

MDM Interview: Keeping Associations "Relevant"

Phil Hanson, president of the Industrial Supply Association, talks about the role of the ISA and trends in the industry, and economic conditions.

Commentary: A New and Improved mdm.com

By   Thomas P.  Gale 
New Web site will offer even more research resources for MDM readers.

Why Some Suppliers Are Returning

By Michael  Collins
This article looks at a trend toward bringing back production from foreign countries as U.S. manufacturers take a holistic look at the costs and problems associated with outsourcing.

Economic Update: Good News May Be Just Around the Corner

Economic reports are beginning to look a bit more positive than they were three months ago.

Monthly Wholesale Trade: Sales and Inventories for June 2009

Sales up 0.4% from May, but down 21% from June 2008.

MDM News Digest 3916

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