Wholesalers Combat Zero Tolerance
in the Supply Chain

Today, wholesalers are focused on how they can reduce their investment in inventory. Forecasting and demand planning applications provide visibility into what lies ahead, and that can help wholesalers in the short and longer term.

With these solutions, small and midsized wholesale distributors can amplify value propositions—while cutting unnecessary operational costs.

2010 Economic Outlook for Wholesale Distributors

Gain perspective on what the next year will bring, what you can expect in key end-markets, sales and inventory trends on wholesale distribution companies, and forecasts for the 19 major wholesale distribution business sectors. Now more than ever, data is critical to moving your company forward, especially in such a brittle economy.

Written exclusively for IBM by wholesale distribution expert, Dr. Adam Fein, this report will provide an influential first look at how the economic, sales and inventory trends are shaping up for wholesale distributors in 2010.