NAW National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors

Description

NOW, when accurate, reliable economic guidance is more important than ever…NAW brings you EcoTrends® and you save $100!

EcoTrends® is a monthly 50-60-page report about the economy prepared by NAW Senior Economic Adviser Alan Beaulieu. It is a product of the Institute for Trend Research (ITR®)—the first in economic forecasts since 1948. Now this wellspring of accurate information is available to you from NAW at a specially discounted price.

EcoTrends contains current information on more than 45 economic indicators, forecasts for those indicators, and suggested management actions appropriate for rapid shifts in the ever-changing economic landscape that wholesale distribution executives can implement. EcoTrends is a priceless tool for in-house planning that is widely used by top business leaders worldwide, including executives of hundreds of wholesale distribution firms.

Subscribers to EcoTrends receive these extraordinary benefits:

• Twelve monthly 50-60-page EcoTrends reports—Get an accurate forecast on the economy for the coming period directly to your in-box.
• Free, unlimited access to ITR economic analysts throughout your one-year EcoTrends subscription period—Speak with an ITR economic analyst free of charge for confidential guidance on issues specifically related to your wholesale distribution company.
• Subscriber-only pages on the ITR Web site—Get fast access to additional data trends and analysis of leading indicators, updated within 24 hours of the release of key data. 
• Indicator Updates—Receive timely e-mails when leading indicators change so you can make your move before the competition.
   

What Readers Have to Say

"Graybar has been a satisfied Institute for Trend Research client for several years. ITR’s forecasting accuracy has enabled Graybar to effectively set strategic direction during this recession. Graybar's path to recovery will be influenced by ITR's superlative trending data."

— Kathy Mazzarella, Senior Vice President-Sales and Marketing, Graybar

"I've described Alan to others as an economist with a personality...a bit of an anomaly. His presentation style is entertaining and engaging, and it's built on some of the best trend analysis to be found anywhere. We've developed an enormous respect for the work that the Institute for Trend Research does and have strong confidence in its forecasting ability. ITR’s targeted analysis of our company data and regular monthly updates have become important planning tools for our company."

— Bob Taylor, President and CEO, Do it Best Corp.

"Parker Hannifin is a subscriber to the EcoTrends monthly economic forecasting service and publication. We have been pleased with ITR’s support tools and economic forecast. I recommend its services."

— Marwan Kashkoush, Executive Vice President-Sales, Marketing and Operations Support Parker Hannifin Corporation

"Alan Beaulieu and his firm have definitely helped our companies better anticipate the economic climate ahead. When he says ‘storm coming’ we take cover. When he says ‘mostly sunny’ we get ready."

— Byron Potter, President and CEO, DW Distribution Inc.

Extended Description

Have you ever asked or said:

• “Will there be a recovery in wholesale distribution in 2010 and, if so, how strong will it be?”
• “We don’t have a clear vision of the future!”
• “We need more information about what our customer markets will be doing next year!”
• “What should I be doing about inventory levels? And when?
• “Should I lock in interest rates now?”
• “I wish I could know what inflation was going to be like a year from now.”
• “I wish there was a way to see what the economy was going to be doing BEFORE I read about it in the media!”

EcoTrends discusses these economic topics and answers your questions on a personal, confidential basis.

Here is what you will receive in each monthly issue of EcoTrends:

• Executive Summary—a quick overview of the economy for busy distribution executives highlighting key economic indicators and what their movement means to your company
• Leading Indicators—an easy-to-understand summary of more than three dozen key economic indicators that impact your business, and which way they’re moving
• Financial indicators—a close-up look at the performance of four critical financial measures: Stock Prices, Interest Rates, Corporate Bond Prices, and the Money Supply

When you subscribe to EcoTrends, you’ll also receive up-to-the-minute commentary, forecasts, and suggested management actions in each of the following areas:

Fixed Capital Investment:

• Housing Starts
• Office Buildings Construction
• Commercial Buildings Construction
• Highways and Streets Construction
• Educational Buildings Construction
• Industrial Buildings Construction

24 Industry Groups 

• Retail Sales (excluding autos)
• U.S. Light Vehicle Retail Sales
• Nondefense Capital Goods New Orders
• Durable Consumer Goods New Orders
• Nondurable Consumer Goods New Orders
• Metalworking Machinery New Orders
• Construction Machinery New Orders
• Electrical Equipment New Orders
• Information Technology New Orders
• U.S. Total Industrial Production
• NA Light Vehicle Production
• Heavy Duty Truck Production
• Farm Machinery and Equipment Production
• Mining Production
• General Purpose Machinery Production
• Chemicals and Products Production
• Iron and Steel Products Production
• Paper and Products Production
• Civilian Aircraft
• Equipment Production

Prices:

• Consumer Price Index – All Items
• Steel Scrap Prices
• Natural Gas Futures,/li>
• Crude Oil Futures

Foreign:

• Europe
• China
• South America
• Southeast Asia
• Japan
• Canada
• Mexico
• India

Exchange Rates

• Includes the Euro, Yen, Pound, Canada Dollar, Australian Dollar, New Zealand Dollar. One per month.

EcoTrends isn’t “economist speak”—it includes specific Management Objectives for your firm to implement during each phase of the business cycle

As the economy changes with each phase of the business cycle, so do wholesaler-distributors’ businesses. Each business cycle phase (Growth, Prosperity, Recession, and Recovery) provides its own set of challenges and opportunities. Leaders position their firms to take maximum advantage of these opportunities and thus maximize their profit potential. ITR’s Management Objectives provides a ready check list of actions that distributors can take to make sure they are properly positioned for the present phase of the business cycle…and the upcoming phases, too.

Each issue of EcoTrends will also include a list of ITR’s Management Objectives. Distribution management can easily review this powerful list of action items and determine which ones need attention now and which ones must be entered into longer-term strategic thinking. In all cases, distributors should not be without the input and guidance offered by ITR’s Management Objectives.

A special message from EcoTrends Author and NAW Senior Economic Adviser Alan Beaulieu:

“Since the winter of 2007, the U.S. economy has presented an enormous set of challenges to even the best-managed wholesale distribution companies. And, it has challenged most economists attempting to accurately forecast the path of the economy, too.

"That’s why I’m especially pleased to invite you to become an EcoTrends subscriber. At a time when distributors really need accurate forecasts of the economy, that’s exactly what EcoTrends provides.

"Just look at our record: ITR has a 96% accuracy rate and 61 years of correct calls.

"As the economy moves slowly toward recovery, EcoTrends will continue this outstanding record of economic forecasting accuracy. Please subscribe today at the specially discounted NAW rate and join other leading distribution companies that rely on EcoTrends each month to help them see—accurately—over the economic horizon.”

Alan Beaulieu
NAW Senior Economic Adviser