Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
The Industrial Supplies Wholesaling industry's demand weakened severely during the Great Recession. Sharply constraining industrial production, international trade and business investment cut into industry growth. Nevertheless, industry performance will pick up in the coming years, as demand in downstream construction and manufacturing markets strengthens. Still, the industry will face the threat of wholesale bypass in the five years to 2017... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Starting a New Business Chapter
New entrants to the industry may have to pay more for stock, particularly given existing long-term supply contracts and informal relationships between existing suppliers and wholesalers. Backward integration of some major players in this industry enables them to lower unit costs, and some firms may find they lack the vertical integration necessary to effectively compete on price. Manufacturers that are also wholesalers may be able to lower the unit costs associated with certain products. The ability to source and sell products at a lower cost than new entrants provides some participants with cost advantages... purchase to read more