The Institute for Supply Management added what it called "special questions" to the end of this month's Report on Business on expectations regarding the Economic Stimulus Package.

ISM said the questions were structured to determine if respondents believed their industry and organization would benefit from the program as they understand it.

Of all respondents, 36 percent indicate that their industry will benefit. The industries with a majority of respondents indicating they expect to benefit are: Electrical Equipment, Appliances & Components; Miscellaneous Manufacturing; Nonmetallic Mineral Products; Primary Metals; and Machinery.

Thirty-four percent of respondents indicate that their company will benefit from the stimulus package. The industries with a majority of respondents indicating their company will benefit are: Electrical Equipment, Appliances & Components; Machinery; and Nonmetallic Mineral Products.

MDM recently held a Webcast, "Economic Stimulus Package: Impacts and Opportunities for Distributors," featuring Pembroke Consulting's Adam Fein. DVDs of the event are now available. Click here for more information. "