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Research & Analytics
MDM-Baird Distribution Survey: Declining Demand Drives Down 4Q

Robert W. Baird & Co., in partnership with Modern Distribution Management, conducted a survey of more than 500 distributors and manufacturers to gauge business trends and the outlook for the distribution industry in diverse sectors. Here is a summary of fourth-quarter 2015 results and distributor and manufacturer expectations for 2016.

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  • Revenue, inventory and pricing expectations
  • Sector breakdown
  • Analysis of trends affecting sales and operating performance

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MDM-Baird Distribution Survey: Grinding to a Halt

Robert W. Baird & Co., in partnership with Modern Distribution Management, conducted a survey of about 500 distributors and manufacturers to gauge business trends and the outlook for the distribution industry in diverse sectors. Here is a summary of third-quarter results and distributor and manufacturer expectations for fourth quarter and 2016.

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  • Revenue, inventory and pricing expectations
  • Sector breakdown
  • Analysis of trends affecting sales and operating performance

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Research & Analytics
MDM-Baird Distribution Survey: Headwinds Intensify

Robert W. Baird & Co., in partnership with Modern Distribution Management, conducted a survey of about 500 distributors and manufacturers to gauge business trends and the outlook for the distribution industry in diverse sectors. Here is a summary of second-quarter results and distributor and manufacturer expectations for 2015.

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  • Revenue, inventory and pricing expectations
  • Sector breakdown
  • Analysis of trends affecting sales and operating performance

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MDM-Baird Distribution Survey: Disruptions Stunt Growth

Robert W. Baird & Co., in partnership with Modern Distribution Management, conducted a survey of about 500 distributors and manufacturers to gauge business trends and the outlook for the distribution industry in diverse sectors. Here is a summary of first-quarter results and distributor and manufacturer expectations for 2015.

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  • Revenue, inventory and pricing expectations
  • Sector breakdown
  • Analysis of trends affecting sales and operating performance

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Research & Analytics
MDM-Baird Distribution Survey: Growth Exceeds Expectations

Robert W. Baird & Co., in partnership with Modern Distribution Management, conducted a survey of more than 500 distributors and manufacturers to gauge business trends and the outlook for the distribution industry in diverse sectors. Here is a summary of fourth-quarter 2014 results and distributor and manufacturer expectations for 2015.

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  • Revenue, inventory and pricing expectations
  • Sector breakdown
  • Analysis of trends affecting sales and operating performance

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Research & Analytics
MDM/Baird Distribution Survey: Sales Growth at Two-Year High

Robert W. Baird & Co., in partnership with Modern Distribution Management, conducted a survey of about 500 distributors and manufacturers to gauge business trends and the outlook for the distribution industry in diverse sectors. This article provides a summary of third-quarter results and distributor and manufacturer expectations for 2015.

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  • Revenue, inventory and pricing expectations
  • Sector breakdown
  • Analysis of trends affecting sales and operating performance

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1Q14 MDM-Baird Distribution Survey: Distributors Playing Catch-Up

Robert W. Baird & Co., in partnership with Modern Distribution Management, conducted a survey of more than 500 distributors and manufacturers to gauge business trends and the outlook for the distribution industry in diverse sectors. This article provides a summary of first-quarter results and distributor and manufacturer expectations for 2014.

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  • Revenue, inventory and pricing expectations
  • Sector breakdown
  • Analysis of trends affecting sales and operating performance

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Economic Trends
4Q13 MDM-Baird Distribution Survey: Sales Growth Better Than Expected

Robert W. Baird & Co., in partnership with Modern Distribution Management, conducted a survey of more than 500 distributors and manufacturers to gauge business trends and the outlook for the distribution industry in diverse sectors. This article provides a summary of fourth-quarter results and distributor and manufacturer expectations for 2014.

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  • Revenue, inventory and pricing expectations
  • Sector breakdown
  • Analysis of trends affecting sales and operating performance

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Economic Trends
MDM-Baird Distribution Survey: Slow but Steady Growth in Third Quarter

Robert W. Baird & Co., in partnership with Modern Distribution Management, conducted a survey of more than 500 distributors and manufacturers to gauge business trends and the outlook for the distribution industry in diverse sectors. This article is a summary of third-quarter results and distributor and manufacturer expectations for 2013.

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  • Third-quarter revenue & pricing trends for wholesale distribution
  • Revenue forecasts for fourth quarter & 2013
  • Sector-specific trends for 19 sectors
  • Inventory levels
  • Outlook for nonresidential construction in 2014

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Economic Trends
MDM-Baird Survey: Lackluster Results for Most Sectors in 2Q Survey

Robert W. Baird & Co., in partnership with Modern Distribution Management, conducted a survey of more than 500 distributors and manufacturers to gauge business trends and the outlook for the distribution industry in diverse sectors. This article is a summary of second-quarter results and distributor and manufacturer expectations for 2013.

This article includes:

  • Second-quarter revenue & pricing trends for wholesale distribution
  • Revenue forecasts for third quarter & 2013
  • Sector-specific trends for 19 sectors
  • Inventory levels
  • Economic outlook for the second half of 2013

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