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MDM Special Report:
State of the Distribution Software Industry - 2008

Technological improvements are making viable solutions more  affordable and scalable to distributors of all sizes. Many are looking to invest in add-ons to their current systems or to transition from their legacy systems to a modernized interface or off-the-shelf solution. But a lot has changed from even five years ago.
 
To better understand the dynamics in the distribution software market, Modern Distribution Management spoke with distributors and more than a dozen software providers. This Special Report on the State of the Distribution Software Industry looks at where the distribution software industry has been, where it is now, and where it is going.
 
Thomas P. Gale
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Table of Contents
 
The Next Steps for Distributors
The industry looks to keep up as technology’s pace of change increases.

The Impact of Consolidation
Software market looks vastly different from a decade ago: Is this good or bad? 

Niche Software Player Stays Focused
Tribute Inc. sees opportunity in one sector. 

Updating Legacy Systems
The challenges and opportunities in making the change.

Software as a Service Gains Ground
On-demand software is alternative to hosting data, applications on-site.

NetSuite Grows on SaaS Platform
How CEO Zach Nelson views the future of the public software provider.

The Growing Role of the Internet
Industry experts: Build the Web into your overall business strategy.

Optimizing Transportation Networks
Descartes on how distributors can capitalize on opportunities for more efficient logistics.

Trends in Warehouse Management
The market is projected to grow at an annual rate of 7.3% over the next five years.

Pricing Software Grows in Distribution
Distributors consider better ways to maximize margins through technology.

Helping Distributors Go Paperless
BillTrust talks about trends in electronic billing.

On Consolidation, Change & the Web
BSW Consulting’s Steve Epner and Jeff Gusdorf talk about trends in the market.
 

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