Beaulieu: Slowdown should begin in February, last for 18 months.
Eric Smith
Former MDM Senior Editor Eric Smith was an award-winning business journalist whose coverage focuses included economic news and insights, industry trends, M&A, and analysis of small businesses and public companies across the wholesale distribution marketplace.
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New MDM report: Industry projected to perform well as economy continues resurgence.
Industry's generational shift raises importance of knowledge transfer.
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Moderate economic growth should provide slight boost for U.S. manufacturers
Weather events to negatively impact delivery times, pricing, other metrics.
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Providing a value-add such as training for customers can lead to increased wallet share.
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Annual e-commerce survey shows companies benefit from range of marketing tools.
Make sure your company is keeping pace with automation, other advances.
Distributors seeking ways to adapt to the "era of the customer."
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Looming tax, health care reform initiatives keep industry cautious.
Online retailer's booming presence now affects your company.
Leadership has essential role for boosting, maintaining company morale.
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GDP up in first quarter; will economy continue to improve in 2017?
Online seller ventures into grocery stores, so is distribution next?
