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Home » Modern Distribution Management » Volume 39, Issue 24 - 12/25/2009

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Volume 39 - Number 24 | December 25, 2009

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The Year in Distribution: 2009

By   Lindsay  Konzak 
A turbulent year forces key shifts in the distribution channel

Commentary: The New Era in Wholesale Distribution

By   Thomas P.  Gale 
2009 a 'hyperbolic year.'

Semiannual Forecast: Optimism in 2010

But some areas of the economy may still see declines in the new year

3M Outlook: 2010 Will Be a Year for Taking Market Share

By   Jenel  Stelton-Holtmeier 
International markets to be a key focus for the diversified manufacturer.

Economic Update: Economy Starts to Pick Up Steam

But U.S. economy still faces a long road to recovery

Monthly Wholesale Trade: Sales and Inventories for October 2009

Sales up 1.2% from September, but down 9.6% from October 2008.

MDM Industrial Inflation Index: September 2009

The September Inflation Index, which measures a cross-section of industrial supplies, was up 0.14% from the previous month, and up 1.35% from September 2008.

MDM News Digest 3924

News briefs from Dec. 11 - 25, 2009

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