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Home » Modern Distribution Management » Jan. 25, 2010 - Volume 40, Issue 2

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Volume 40 - Number 2 | January 25, 2010

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Segment Financial Trends

By   Albert D.  Bates 
2008 data provides insight into distributor responses to downturn.

Commentary: Current Economic State Parallels Past Cycles

By   Thomas P.  Gale 
Growth prospects will be a challenge in 2010.

Inflation by Commodity Group: Fourth Quarter and Annual 2009

A snapshot of inflation trends based on Producer Price Index.

Monthly Wholesale Trade: November 2009

Wholesale revenues grew in November; inventories also grew.

Economic Update: Uncertainty Keeps Economy in Check

IMF Managing Director warns growth is dependent on government programs.

MDM Industrial Inflation Index: November 2009

Modern Distribution Management's Industrial Inflation Index measures a cross-section of industrial supplies.

Distribution Financial Metrics and Trading Multiples: 4Q

Quarterly financial metrics and trading multiples for 27 publicly traded wholesale distributors.

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