Quarterly MDM-Baird Distribution Survey

Quarterly MDM-Baird Distribution Survey

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Data: Distributors Working Though Overstock Amid Slowdown

Mike Hockett examines where wholesale inventory levels are at today, where they are headed and MDM’s latest data on just how big of an issue excess inventory may be entering 2024.

These are the latest indicators on revenue and pricing based on fourth-quarter 2020 results and distributor and manufacturer expectations for first-quarter and full-year 2021. Distributors are optimistic about future business performance.

These are the latest indicators on revenue and pricing based on fourth-quarter 2020 results and distributor and manufacturer expectations for first-quarter and full-year 2021. Distributors are optimistic about future business performance.

The market appears to be experiencing a quicker turnaround from the pandemic-induced downturn than originally expected.