Wholesale Trade Inventories and Spending: Analyzing the Distribution Industry and Managing Inventory in an Era of Uncertainty

In this month's Insider™ Webinar, ITR Economic Consulting Managing Director Eric Post covers market-specific distribution trends. 

Wholesale Trade plays a crucial role in the US economy: connecting manufacturers to retailers. As the US economy grows in the coming years, Wholesale Trade will likely expand to accommodate, but the levels of growth are unlikely to mirror the runup seen during the pandemic.

Tracking distribution and inventory trends in your market is important in order to stay on top of changing consumer behavior and make informed business decisions. Eric will walk through which markets are likely to be areas of opportunity this cycle and which, with bloating inventories, may be more of a pain point for product turnover.

Economic uncertainty, largely stemming from the evolving tariff environment, is a challenge for business planning. Optimal inventory management is essential during times of uncertainty, coupled with the current high costs of holding inventory and inflationary pressures.

In this webinar, Eric will discuss strategies for managing your inventories and feature current inventory data for some of our clients’ most important markets, such as machinery and chemicals.

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