Results from INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION's 61st Annual Survey of Distributor Operations are in, and there is good news and bad news. Consolidation, globalization and new technologies have created many new opportunities for industrial distributors, from the niche or specialized companies to the larger players. But with opportunities come some roadblocks that must be overcome to survive and thrive.

Are distributors adjusting their business model with an eye to the future?

Please register for this archived webcast to hear what more than 500 distributors had to say about the current state of the distribution marketplace — and what they see as their biggest challenges down the road. You will also hear from our panel of experts on how the landscape for distributors has changed and why your company should:

  Build a foundation for your data
  Focus on your business processes, not just the system
  Deliver solutions, not just products
  Reach out and broaden your business scope

Speakers for this free, one-hour Webcast will include:

Jack Keough Editor Industrial Distribution Andrew McGlasson Global Marketing Director for Distribution Infor Paul St. Germain Segment Executive Wholesale Distribution, Americas IBM Corporation