A Guide to the US Wholesale Distribution Industry Which is Currently Worth $3.6 Trillion.DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c34266) has announced the addition of The 2006 Wholesale Distribution Economic Factbook to their offering. The 2006 Wholesale Distribution Economic Factbook is the first comprehensive market data reference guide to the $3.6 trillion One thousand times one billion, which is 1, followed by 12 zeros, or 10 to the 12th power. See space/time. (mathematics) trillion - In Britain, France, and Germany, 10^18 or a million cubed. In the USA and Canada, 10^12. U.S. wholesale distribution industry. The report supplies a wealth of detailed channel benchmarking data for each of the 111 sub-sectors in the industry, including revenue and employment growth trends, the number and size distribution of companies, gross margins, wages, and many other operating statistics. All data are presented using a single, internally consistent format to permit direct comparisons among the sub-sectors. Each chapter also contains expert commentary by Dr. Adam J. Fein, well-known wholesale distribution industry expert, to help you interpret the sector data in light of current macroeconomic mac·ro·ec·o·nom·ics n. (used with a sing. verb) The study of the overall aspects and workings of a national economy, such as income, output, and the interrelationship among diverse economic sectors. trends. This report will be an invaluable reference tool for anyone selling to, investing in, or managing a wholesaler-distributor. Wholesale distribution executives can use the data to evaluate their market position. Manufacturers can use this report to benchmark their distribution channel economics, while technology firms can use the report to develop better sales and marketing plans. Other users include: --Marketing analysts --Corporate development executives --Sales managers --Private equity investors --Software executives --Investment bankers --Distribution channel managers --Management consultants --Stock Market analysts METHODOLOGY This report is derived from information collected by the U.S. Census Bureau Noun 1. Census Bureau - the bureau of the Commerce Department responsible for taking the census; provides demographic information and analyses about the population of the United States Bureau of the Census , the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) A research agency of the U.S. Department of Labor; it compiles statistics on hours of work, average hourly earnings, employment and unemployment, consumer prices and many other variables. , and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. Most of the data has been statistically adjusted based on our proprietary analyses of the wholesale distribution industry. The sub-sectors are based on the North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. industry Classification System (NAICS NAICS North American Industry Classification System ), although we have combined certain sub-sectors and unbundled others in order to better reflect actual economic arrangements. We have also renamed most sectors for ease of understanding. Topics Covered: 1. Wholesale Distribution Industry Overview (Summary of all Major Sectors) 2. Grocery and Foodservice Wholesale Distributors 3. Oil and Gas Products Wholesale Distributor 4. Pharmaceutical Wholesalers 5. Industrial Distributors 6. Commercial Equipment and Supplies Wholesale Distributors 7. Motor Vehicles and Motor Vehicle Parts Wholesale Distributors 8. Electrical and Electronics Wholesalers 9. Other Consumer Products Wholesale Distributors 10. Miscellaneous Durable Goods durable goods Goods, such as appliances and automobiles, that have a useful life over a number of periods. Firms that produce durable goods are often subject to wide fluctuations in sales and profits. Also called consumer durables. Wholesale Distributors 11. Building Material and Construction Wholesale Distributors 12. Metal Service Centers 13. Apparel and Piece Goods piece goods pl.n. Fabrics made and sold in standard lengths. Also called yard goods. piece goods Noun, pl goods, esp. fabrics, made in standard widths and lengths Noun 1. Wholesale Distributors 14. Agricultural Products Wholesale Distributors 15. Beer, Wine and Liquor liquor /li·quor/ (lik´er) (li´kwor) pl. liquors, liquo´res [L.] 1. a liquid, especially an aqueous solution containing a medicinal substance. 2. Wholesalers 16. Office Product Wholesalers and Paper Merchants 17. Hardware, Plumbing plumbing, piping systems inside buildings for water supply and sewage. The Romans had a highly developed plumbing system; water was brought to Rome by aqueducts and distributed to homes in lead pipes—hence the name plumbing from the Latin word plumbum , and Heating Equipment and Supplies 18. Chemicals and Plastics Wholesale Distributors 19. Furniture and Home Furnishing Wholesale Distributors For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c34266 |
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