Analysis: Develop strategies for sustaining growth
Huge growth in the U.S. wholesale distribution industry may increase competition among industrial products, pharmaceuticals and plumbing/HVAC distributors. Much of this growth results from inflated prices in the current market, including the price of steel mill products, oil and building materials like lumber. Through careful monitoring and preparation, distributors may be able to sustain this high growth even when prices naturally level out. Progressive Distributor (04/01)